Cheap Marseille City Breaks

Perched on the sun-kissed Cote D'Azur, Marseille is a year-round holiday haven, with glorious summers and mild winters offering visitors a taste of this thriving port city whatever the weather. As France's second largest city and its prime location on the southern coast, this cultural melting pot has earned itself the unofficial title as the Med's capital.

Not content with being one of the largest French cities, Marseille is also the oldest, conjuring up an infusion of unique heritage and vibrant cultural life, with some of the world's most beautiful coastal corniches and sun-baked coves thrown in for good measure. The undeniable focal point of the city is the beautiful Old Port, whre thousands of boats jostle for space in the picturesque basin. To the north is the colourful Le Panier district, heavily damaged during World War II but scattered with interesting historic buildings. And then there's the shopping streets of La Canibière, a real must-see.

As the European Capital of Culture for 2013, Marseille has a prominent North African influence which is demonstrated in its thronging street markets and fascinating bazaars which are dotted around the city. For food lovers, you'll be spoiled for choice with local cuisine based around fresh seafood which is reeled in daily to the centuries-old fish market. If that's not your cup of tea, there are more than enough restaurants bursting along the seafront to suffice.