Marseille is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a cultural hub of France offering outstanding architectural, historic and natural sights. You're sure to be able to light up your Instagram feed with shots from atop a 55-metre Ferris wheel or from the parapets of a medieval fortress that once served as the set piece for a Dumas novel. Here you can walk colourful bohemian streets in an arts-and-culture neighbourhood or visit historic churches dating to the late-Roman era. You can photograph crystal-clear, turquoise waters from golden stretches of sand. Check out the10 most Instagrammable places in Marseille and get your camera ready.

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    Cathédrale La Major

    Visit a neo-Byzantine cathedral from the 1800s

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    Cathédrale La Major is a stunning landmark located in Place de la Major with unique architecture and a serene atmosphere. You can actually snap 2 different kinds of photos for your Instagram feed here: the snapshot of the cathedral itself in all its towering glory ,and the more artistic reflection of the cathedral in the mirrored building across the street. This 1800s neo-Byzantine cathedral is an operating church, and the inside is almost as stunning as the outside, with columns, pillars, murals and elegant marble stonework dating back centuries. The famous landmark is a must-see for history and architecture buffs to decorate Instagram.

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    Adresse: Place de la Major, 13002 Marseille, France

    Åbningstider: Tuesday–Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm (closed on Mondays)

    Telefon: +33 (0)491 905287

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    Ferris Wheel

    Get a photo of the city from the top of a Ferris wheel

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    The Grande Roue de Marseille, or Marseille Ferris Wheel, is one of the tallest rides of its kind in France and offers a panoramic view from 55 metres. There are few more striking Instagram timeline photos than vast panoramic vistas from a high viewpoint, and this ride offers exactly that. The Ferris wheel offers 42 gondolas from which you can view the city, the harbour and the surrounds. You can even catch a photo of the wheel from the ground at night, when it's lit up in brilliant colours of pinks, yellows, blues and purples. It's located right on the shores of the Vieux-Port harbour in the heart of town.

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    Adresse: Quai de la Fraternité, 13001 Marseille, France

    Åbningstider: Daily from 10.30 am to 11 pm

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    Notre Dame de la Garde

    Visit the symbol of Marseille's grandeur

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    The cathedral of Notre Dame de la Garde is a symbol of all that is Marseille and sits on the highest hill near the Old Port rising 150 metres. From here you can see for miles and miles in just about every direction to catch the ultimate Instagram click of the surrounding valleys and hills and the city far below. Of course, the cathedral itself is also eminently photo-worthy. It dates to the middle ages with towering spires and stones that have a sense of a different world with an iconic golden statue of the Virgin Mary. Inside you'll find stunning artwork and stonework that will take your breath away.

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    Adresse: Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13281 Marseille, France

    Åbningstider: Daily from 7 am to 6.15 pm

    Telefon: +33 (0)491 134080

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    The Calanques

    See an artificial waterfall in a concrete pond and elegant gardens

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    Les Calanques is a national park located directly between Marseille and Cassis, offering unspoilt countryside, rugged terrain and wild coastline. The jagged inlets for which the park is named are famous for their beaches and crystal-clear, blue waters. The park is just over 35 minutes from the city centre by car. Not only can you find astounding cliffside views of the turquoise waters and sands and pictures of unique natural rock formations and towers, you can spend the day relaxing on the shores. The white sands and clear waters offer a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle.

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    Château Borély

    Walk water gardens and vast landscaped grounds

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    Château Borély is an 18th-century chateau on the outskirts of Marseille to the south of the city centre offering landscaped grounds and water gardens. It was built for Louis Borély, a local merchant. By the 19th century, the chateau was donated to the city and was once used to house the local archaeological museum. The vast rolling green landscaped grounds and gardens, towering historic building, vast ponds and stunning gardens are sure to make for a fine addition to your Instagram feed. Inside you can capture images of authentic furnishings and decor from the 18th century to showcase what life looked like hundreds of years ago.

    Adresse: 134 Avenue Clot Bey, 13008 Marseille, France

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    Abbaye Saint-Victor

    See an ancient abbey dating to the days of Rome

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    The Abbaye Saint-Victor, or Abbey of Saint Victor, is an ancient abbey from the Roman period that's perfect for pictures of the spot where the Romans once trod. The abbey is named for a martyr and Roman soldier, St Victor of Marseilles. The macabre tunnels beneath the abbey were once a necropolis for the dead and held the remains of the saints John Cassian, Maurice, Marcellinus and Peter, as well as one of the Holy Innocents and the Bishop Saint Mauritius. Today, the abbey is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church and is said to contain the relics of St Victor.

    Adresse: Place Saint-Victor, 13007 Marseille, France

    Telefon: +33 (0)496 112260

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    Le Panier

    Walk a maze of colourful, bohemian cobblestone streets

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    Le Panier is a neighbourhood about 6 minutes north of the city centre that offers a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, indie shops, restaurants and tree-lined open plazas. It's marked by its colourful wall murals and elegant, trendy sidewalk cafes. The neighbourhood is also known for its dining establishments, such as its namesake rustic restaurant, which is a great spot for dinner with friends or a romantic dinner for 2. Stop and visit a Moroccan culture shop and restaurant with sidewalk seating and snap all the photos you like of this bohemian neighbourhood.

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    Palais Longchamp

    Head for a public park and gardens in the heart of downtown

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    Palais Longchamp is a highly popular viewpoint and 19th-century historic area in the heart of downtown Marseilles that's home to museums, parks, gardens and stunning harbour views. You can capture a photo of striking architecture and a man-made waterfall that empties into a concrete pond. Head for any one of the art or natural history museums that line the area to snap images for your feed of art and artefacts dating to the Roman era. Don't forget to explore the sites on the grounds designated as some of the Notable Gardens of France.

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    Adresse: Boulevard Jardin Zoologique, 13004 Marseille, France

    Åbningstider: Daily from 7 am to 6.30 pm

    Telefon: +33 (0)491 552551

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    Prado Beach

    Snap a shot of gold sand beaches and crystal turquoise waters

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    Plages du Prado encompasses a collection of several golden-sand beaches that line Marseille's southern neighbourhood on the Mediterranean shores. Here, you can find crystal-clear waters that range from dark blue to turquoise, vast blue skies and endless stretches of soft sand with rolling hills in the distance. These beaches are artificial coastal development, which were made with landfill from the creation of Marseille's subway lines. Today, they're filled with beachgoers looking for relaxation and play under the sun and they offer plenty of picturesque shots for your Instagram feed.

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    Château d'If

    Visit the site of the Count of Monte Cristo

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    The Château d'If is a medieval fortress that sits on an island off of the southern coast of Marseille, famed as the setting for "The Count of Monte Cristo." Located on the Mediterranean Frioul archipelago, this stunning, towering fortress is flanked by 3 towers with gun enclosures. The original purpose was to protect the city from seaborne attacks, but it later became a prison. Today, the fortress is preserved as a historic site and you can climb the towers to take photos of the entire island, the sea beyond and the coastline. Mark Twain claimed the structure once held the cell of the Man in the Iron Mask, though this is generally believed to be an apocryphal legend.

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