What to do this weekend in Marseille: concerts at the Old Port and opera in Aix
Free concerts at the Old Port, opera at the Aix Festival, Napoleonic virtual reality: our guide for a cultural weekend in Marseille from the Hotel Belle-Vue.
Culture
The hotel Belle-vue informs you of cultural events in Marseille
5 minutes from the Mucem
The Mucem, Marseille's iconic museum dedicated to the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, is located a few minutes' walk from the Hôtel Bellevue.
Ora-Ïto in Marseille: MAMO on the Cité Radieuse and the Frioul project
On the roof of Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse, the Marseille-based designer Ora-Ïto installed MAMO — a contemporary art center — in 2013…
Notre-Dame de la Garde: the "Good Mother" of Marseille
From its hilltop perch 154 meters above sea level, the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, nicknamed "La Bonne Mère" (The Good Mother) by the people of Marseille, is…
History of the Old Port of Marseille: transporter bridge, canopy, ferry boat
When you have breakfast on the balcony-terrace of La Caravelle, the hotel's bar-restaurant Belle-VueYour gaze glides over the pedestrianized Old Port of today. But…
Dom Juan at La Criée from June 4th to 8th, 2026: an evening of theatre from the Old Port of Marseille
Macha Makeïeff presents Dom Juan at La Criée from June 4th to 8th, 2026. Hotel Practical Guide Belle-Vue to experience the theatre evening from the Old Port of Marseille.
Léon Marchand in Marseille: your summer in Marseille at the Cercle des Nageurs from the Hotel Belle-Vue
Léon Marchand is training at the Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille this summer of 2026. Plan your stay in Marseille from the Hotel Belle-Vue : complete guide, swimming, Marseille lifestyle, FAQ.
Interactive text-based mini-map of museums and cultural sites near the Hotel Belle-Vue
Museum / Site Distance from Hotel Belle-Vue Approximate opening hours Highlights MuCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations) 5–10 min walk …
Frioul Islands: Will the future Ora-ïto museum change your stay in Marseille?
For the past few weeks, one name has been repeatedly mentioned in Marseille conversations: Ora-ïto. The Marseille-based designer, already known for having installed the center…
Aioli: More than a dish, an art
If Provence had a signature dish, it would undoubtedly be aioli. A generous plate, a blend of bold flavors, and a moment of conviviality…
Overview of museums near the Hôtel Belle-Vue Vieux-Port — for a cultural stay
Why take advantage of the proximity to museums? Staying in the Old Port is a real advantage for culture: several major museums in Marseille are within easy reach…
The Art of Living in Marseille: Between Culture and Gastronomy
Ahh Marseille… What a city!! The Phocaean city is much more than just a tourist destination, it is a city that embodies a unique art of living…
