Marseille: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Marseille is a city in southern France, the prefecture of the Bouches-du-Rhône department and of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Marseille · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of places

Now in the cityMarseille+18°CCloudy · sunset 05:28 PMupdated 02:33 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map57

Exchange rate€0.89per 1 $EUR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information about demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in France due to  terrorism  and  unrest . Violence and rioting have recently occurred in France and may continue. Avoid demonstrations and areas of unrest. Stay away from areas with large crowds or significant police activity. Pickpocketing and phone thefts are common, especially in crowded places.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory