Cheap Flights from Singapore to Marseille

Marseille is a port city and the 3rd biggest city in France, located on the Mediterranean sea. Founded by Greek sailors from the city of Phocée (present-day Turkey) and was called Massalía, it has been a strategic port ever since. At the centre of the city is Vieux-Port, which the major port for the French fishermen. Apart from its Provençal coastline, museums, stylish boutiques, République quarter and Haussmannian buildings it also has modern architectural gems like Zaha Hadid’s CMA, CGM Tower, and Le Corbusier’s influential Cité Radieuse complex. While travelling to France, one must-visit this city to explore its modern, ancient style and history.

Tip: Marseille Airport is 27 kilometres away from the city centre, and the best way to cover this distance is via the underground train system.

Getting to Marseille

Marseille Airport (MRS) is located in the northwest of Marseille. Multiple airlines offer different flights from Singapore to Marseille.  However, direct flights to Marseille from Singapore are not available, and there is atleast one stop in between, either in Munich, Istanbul or London, depending on the flight and route. Lufthansa is one of the airlines that offers cheap flights from Singapore to Marseille. Singapore to Marseille flights usually has a flight time of 15-20 hours. Singapore- Marseille flight bookings can also be made through various other airlines such as Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Air France and KLM.

Tip: One should make their bookings in atleast 3 weeks advance to avail the best prices and great discounts on flights and hotels. 

Exploring Marseille

There are so many exciting things that you can do in this town. If you are travelling to Marseille, Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde- Romanesque-Byzantine church, is a must-visit place. It will tell you all about Marseille’s wealth and significance. This monument has a renaissance fort and a chapel.

Another must-visit site is Calanques National Park that has white limestone cliffs and many creeks reaching great heights and rocky wonders descending to the sea. 

History buffs would love to spend a day at Musée d’Histoire de Marseille exploring the history and artefacts like amphorae, architectural ruins, the remains of ancient ships, sarcophagi, ceramics, mosaics and so much more.

Sports fan must visit  Stade Vélodrome, a marvellous build-up for Euro 2016, Olympique de Marseille’s home stadium, which was one of the world’s football stadium and now is the largest football club stadium in France.

You will surely love taking a walk along the marvellous Boulevard Longchamp with its upmarket 19th-century houses and architecture and plane tree rows on both sides.

L’Estaque is now a north-western suburb of Marseille, is a fishing village that inspired Braque, Cézanne and an array of other late-19th-century painters, painting the scenes of the village and sea in different seasons.

Other must-visit sites in Marseille include Cité Radieuse- a UNESCO site, Old Port of Marseille, Chateau d'If, Massif des Calanques, MuCEM - Museum of Civilizations of Europe, Longchamp Palace, La Major Cathedral and Borély Park.

Tip: Having 42 kilometres of coast, Mediterranean city Marseille has never been thought of as a beach destination. But, people around the visit this city to enjoy its coastal waters.

Where to Eat, Shop and Stay

Located along the coastline of Provence, Marseille is the second-largest city of France.

One of the best places to shop in Marseille is Le Panier. It is located in the north of the Old Port. This district has stone stairways, long corridor-like streets and ochre-coloured walls.

It is a popular district with many independent craft shops and boutiques, cafes and is filled with imaginative street art.

Another place for shopping artefacts and souvenirs is La Plaine and Noailles, around Jean Jaurès, and is one of the most popular parts of the city. There are many stylish boutiques, bars, as well as morning markets on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday with hundreds of stalls selling everything from the fresh produce to clothes and perfumes.

There are many good accommodation options available near Le Vieux Port. 

Longchamp and Cinq Avenues are also excellent options for family or luxury experience. For budget accommodation, the best place is L'Estaque.

For shopping, the best places to visit are Oxford Street and Wonderland road.    

When in Marseille, a must-try dish is Bouillabaisse, a popular a fish and seafood stew. If you wish to buy some snacks to your home country, you can get rustic bread smothered with rouille, navettes, cute boat-shaped biscuits in a variety of flavours.

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