Marseille is one of the most important cities in current day France. Its history dates back more than 2600 years back to when the city was founded by the ancient Greeks. Modern day Marseille is a vibrant metropolis with countless things to see, do and experience. It's also an ideal base to further explore the Provence region with its picturesque villages and natural beauty.

Want to experience Marseille? The French railway company SNCF has a direct night train connection travelling daily (or should we say nightly?) between Marseille and Paris.