Situated in France, Marseille, which is around 1h45 from Lyon, becomes accessible with the high-speed TGV train. Discover the remarkable city of Marseille, dubbed by some as the French Chicago. Make sure not to miss the Hangar J1, the Cours Honore-d'Estienne-d'Orves or the Canebiere during your stay. Renowned for its art museums like Musee Cantini or Musee Grobet-Labadie, Marseille oozes art! To discover some of the city's culture, you can visit one of the various museums like the Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology (Musee d'Archeologie Mediterraneenne) or the Memorial de la Marseillaise. The L'Hôtel de Ville and the Cite Radieuse Le Corbusier are remarkable architectural buildings that will without a doubt catch your attention. Discover the history of the city through the ancient ruins of the Jardin des Vestiges. Marseille has also impressive religious sites, such as the Trinite-La Pelud Church, the Cathedrale de la Major or the Sainte-Marguerite Church. Meet the old Marseille by visiting the Palais du Pharo, the Castle of If and the Palais Longchamp. You can also enjoy the sea and the sun of the Plage de la Pointe Rouge or the Parc Balneaire du Prado. If the weather is clear, you can view the stars at the Observatoire Astronomique. And why not stroll around the old streets of the city such as the Panier.
A chance to admire France's beautiful cities by travelling by train. From Lyon Part Dieu. You will reach directly Marseille Saint Charles. European train stations are well located: they are in or very close to city centres. Depending on your budget, in some cases, your tickets may be exchanged or refunded.