Mediterranean
Marseille, France
France's oldest city, with an old port full of boats and a basilica on the hill.
Marseille is France's second-largest city and its main Mediterranean port, founded by Greek sailors around 600 BC. Life centres on the Vieux-Port, the old harbour guarded by two forts, with the basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde on the hill above. Offshore is the Château d'If, the island prison made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo.
- Vieux-Port
- Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Château d'If
- Bouillabaisse
What Marseille is known for
Vieux-Port
The old harbour, used since ancient times and still lined with fishing boats and cafés.
Notre-Dame de la Garde
A hilltop basilica crowned by a gilded statue, visible from all over the city.
Château d'If
A 16th-century island fortress and former prison in the bay.
Quick facts
- Country
- France
- Currency
- Euro
- Language
- French
- Port type
- Dock
Marseille in the game
Unlocks at Explorer Level 2. Arrive to collect the stamp, then pass four missions and gather all five souvenirs to become a Port Master.
Port Trivia
Five questions about this destination.
Harbor Pilot
Steer through ten gates. The closer to the centre of each, the more it scores.
Souvenir Match
Flip cards and pair up local souvenirs.
Souvenir Hunt
Spot the listed keepsakes hidden on the quay.
Souvenirs to collect
- Marseille soap bar
- Lavender sachet
- Bouillabaisse bowl
- Striped sailor shirt
- Jar of olives
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Destination information is a general guide and can change. Voyages in Port Hopper World are simulated and are not real itineraries.