Quality/Quantity - What a great and beautiful space, park, museum, etc. My pictures do NOT do it…read morejustice. And I think we only saw 10% of it all, but I am sure and hopeful that we got the most important 10%. Ambiance - Again, beautiful. Two free museums. Even the lockers are free, ask for the token if you do not have 1 Euro for the deposit. See pictures. Service - Self service. Price - FREE!! Owner Comment - Thanks for such a positive free experience.

This was my personal favorite landmark I visited during my time in Marseilles. Don't get wrong, I…read moreliked the more popular Notre Dame, but I liked the vibe here better. It's nowhere near as crowded and in my opinion, has more local flavor. This beautiful water reserve has a park on the upper level which is a bit interesting to walk around with remnants of a bizarre zoo. It has its own listing so I will reserve my thoughts for there: https://www.yelp.com/biz/parc-longchamp-marseille-2 After a dire water shortage in 1835 causing a cholera epidemic, this reservoir was completed in 1869 to assist in preventing such an event again. Also....buildings taking 30 years to build is unfathomable to me! Nowadays, this monument also houses the Museum of Fine Arts in one wing and the Natural History Museum in the other wing. And between the two sides, the château d'eau has awe inspiring architecture marked with details in every crevice. This castle of water is just wodnerful. I'm not gonna pretend that an adorable dog swimming in one of the fountains bumped this review from a 4 star to a 5. I love animals and he was so adorably carefree!

Make a point of going to this museum to see the Cezanne…read morepaintings. There is usually a temporary exhibition of other artists.

We enjoyed the collection here and the layout of the museum. We are not art connoisseurs so I…read morecannot attest to the quality of the works, but we enjoyed both the museum itself and the work in the chapel. In fact, the architectural elements in the chapel were beautiful, and I was allowed to very carefully take a photo of only the ceiling! We were amused to see that the upcoming visiting exhibition is from our own area of the world and belongs to someone we had met on occasion.

Château d'If is an old island prison off the coast of Marseille. It was made legendary by Alexandre…read moreDumas in his classic novel, The Count of Monte Cristo. It's where his hero was wrongly imprisoned for years,

When in Marseille, this is a must! You cannot miss this historical landmark. As a fan of Dumas's…read morebook, 'Count of Monte Cristo' I loved this experience. I went during winter and the water around the island was so beautiful, a clean and subtle green/blue. I can't imagine what it looks like during summer when the sun is hitting the water and the colors around are even more vibrant. The Castle itself is an old majestic ruin. Amazing views from the top and from all around the small island. Loved the experience, would highly recommend it.

Musée Regards de Provence are one of those small local gems that you hope to come across when…read moretravelling. The museum promotes local artists from Provence and has a small but very varied collection of art from local artist - photographs, paintings and sculptures in different materials. Walking through the collection hardly takes more than 15 minutes, if you take a bit of time to study a few of the artworks that you like. None of the text in the exhibits are in English, only French, which does somewhat limits the output for a non-French speaker, but it is none the less interesting to have a look around. The museum is housed in what was previously a sanitary station built in 1948 at a time when it was almost obsolete before it was finished. A 45-min film (it's just as much an art installation as a film) tells a bit about the history of the place. It's really interesting and worth the extra charge to see. But it is not the least bit critical, so bring your own skepticism and notice both the religious references and processing of people as if they were cattle - a bit like going through airport security in France today except there is no DDT involved.

Cut and pasted from their website: "In its exhibitions as in…read moreits cultural programming, it offers a multidisciplinary vision combining anthropology, history, archaeology, art history and contemporary art, in order to show the public the various facets of the Mediterranean world and its ongoing dialogue with Europe." Quality/Quantity - Cool fort looking museum. Sorry, I am missing pictures. Also, see below. Ambiance - Huge location. I think 3 buildings that are connected by bridges which is very cool. Sorry, I guess the pictures did not get uploaded...? A great outdoor space, so many kids on field trips. Book store. Restaurant. Events; see their website. Clean bathrooms. Service - Self service. Price - Family rate = 18 Euros ($21 US) for two adults and 1-5 kids. 11 Euros ($13 US) for single adults or adults with NO kids. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

This is another must-see historical site to see when you are in Marseille. Unfortunately, due to…read morethe time constraints, we were not able to purchase a ticket and go up on top to walk across for a spectacular view of Marseille. Inside this contemporary museum, I understand it really shows off the beauty of European and Mediterranean culture. As astounding as all the displays are, one thing visitors should be aware of is the museum's photography policy. They have strict restrictions on photography, which they take very seriously, so adhere to the strict rule during your visit or risk losing your phone or camera. Very close to the waterfront and a great place to tour inside as well as the outside for stunning visuals. As for ticket prices, I cannot comment on those since my husband handled all of our reservations and admissions throughout the trip.

Beautiful paintings and it is free. It is not a huge collection but worth visiting. It isore…read moreclassic paintings