Marseille Cruises

The lavender fields of Provence are in full fragrant bloom from June to August and are a must-see if you’re visiting the region in the summer. From Marseille you can tour to Provence to delight in the vibrant colours and sweet scents of these iconic scenes. 

Provence was the first soap-producing region in the Middle Ages, and Marseille – thanks to its abundance of natural materials perfect for soap making – became the premier production site in the 17th century. Although production declined in the aftermath of both world wars, you can still buy Marseille soap today. Usually green in colour, the soap is generally made from 72% olive oil, and should be stamped as such to be considered authentic. 

The iconic Stade Vélodrome, also known as the Orange Vélodrome, is the 67,000 capacity home of Marseille's Ligue 1 football club 'Olympique de Marseille', and has been used as a venue for various major sporting events over the years. These have included top-level football fixtures, including 1998 World Cup matches and – after extensive renovation works – key games at Euro 2016. An architectural highlight and one of Marseille's most famous landmarks, the Stade Vélodrome is well worth a visit, even on non-matchdays.