Properties & Villas For Sale In Marseille

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Marseille in Provence is the oldest and second largest city in France, founded in 600 BC by the Greek sailors of Phocaea.

Known as the capital of Southern Europe, it is very cosmopolitan and full of life. The picturesque ancient ports, together, with the famed Bouillabaisse (fish soup) are just a part of this vibrant and rich city’s character. The commercial port, airport, oil industry and population play a vital part in the economic role of the whole of Provence making this a city rich not only economically but in science, art and culture

Away from the busy port one can explore the historic sites in many of the “quartier”, small Provencial villages. High above sea level a visit to the Notre Dame de La Garde, church of the patron saint of sailors is a must. Absorb the view of cliffs that inspired Cezanne and go to Treille, home of the writer Marcel Pagnol.

Among things to do in Marseille are: water sports on many of the 23 beaches, sailing, fishing, tennis and squash. Marseille offers nightclubs, theatres, museums and a sports stadium.

This historic city can be reached in 3 hours from Paris by TGV train, worldwide into the International Airport, by road and sea.

While in Marseille a trip to Cassis and the Calanques is a must. Cassis, a small pretty fishing port, shares the harbour with yachts and tourist boats for visiting the Calanques.
Walk around the village of Cassis and admire the buildings, some of which date back to the 16th Century, many having been restored in the pastels of Provence. In 1813 the English overpowered Napoleon’s defenses and pillaged the port.

Cassis is noted for its wine that has been made in the area long before the Greeks arrived 600 BC. It produces red, rose and white, with the white being the most famous.
Just outside of Cassis is a sandy beach, the Plage de la Grande mer. To the south of the village you will find the beaches of Plage du Corton and Plage de L’Arene, while to the west of the harbour the beaches of La Plage du Bestouan and La Plage Bleue, in between these can be found a huge sloping stone shelf popular as a nudist beach.
The Calanques are a series of white limestone cliffs that plunge into the sparkling blue Mediterranean water for some 12 miles to the south east of Marseille. There are several small beaches among the cliffs. Some of the oldest cave paintings in the world are to be found 35 metres underwater in the “Cosquer” cave. Unfortunately access to this cave is strictly prohibited even with diving equipment.