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Meeting, incentive or team building in Marseille

France's second major city and capital of Provence, Marseille is a surprising town, full of contrasts: with the richness of its prestigious past, its historic districts and Provencal folklore, it is also a future-oriented trading town, with exceptional economic and cultural dynamism. Generous and cosmopolitan, Marseille offers the visitor a favoured climate, magnificent landscapes and all the clichés of a colourful Provencal art of living.

5 good reasons for organising your meeting, incentive travel, team building or corporate event in Marseille

  • Mediterranean line TGV connecting Paris to Marseille in 3 hours, and flights to the international airport in Marseille, with connections to more than 100 cities in France and world wide

  • A huge range of  hotels with nearly 6000 rooms in all styles and categories, as well as meeting and convention facilities to suit events of all sizes

  • The magnificent deep rocky inlets connecting Marseille and Cassis, a haven of new surroundings and an exceptional natural setting to explore on foot, by sailing ship or motor boat

  • Lively historic districts of the Vieux-Port and Panier hill, for a relaxing walk, a cultural expedition or a gastronomy rally

  • A superb coastline and splendid seafloor, for all manner of nautical activities whether for relaxation or as a team building exercise: sailing, diving, sea kayaking, etc.

Our special favourites in Marseille

  • Provencal folklore as portrayed by Pagnol, which is everywhere in Marseille, from the quintessential bouillabaisse to the famous petanque, from famous aniseed aperitifs to colourful southern accents, etc.

  • The fish specialities of the Le Château restaurant (such as the famous Marmite du Pecheur) savoured at an outside table with magnificent view over the Calanque de Sormiou

  • The historic buildings of the Vieille Charité, a splendid architectural 17th century creation located right in the heart of the picturesque Panier district

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Calanques by boat

Take a trip on a motor boat from the charming port of Cassis to explore the impressive Calanques, sumptuous white cliffs plunging into a transparent sea

Sailing regatta

Team sailing regatta around the Frioul Islands or towards the Calanques on 13 to 15-metre sailing boats in one of the world's most beautiful bays

Rally in Provence

Sports, cultural or gastronomy rally on foot, by car or by bicycle, in the picturesque Provencal landscapes of the Marseille hinterland

Cookery lesson

Cookery lesson in the old port, to learn how to prepare and later taste the most famous fish speciality in the world, the famous Marseille bouillabaisse !