Jingle All the Way ! Until December 31, the magic of Christmas takes over Marseille. Santons and Ferris wheel in the Old Port, local crafts on the Cours Julien, you are spoiled for choice. The Belle Vue Hotel invites you to follow in Santa's footsteps!
First meeting: the Old Port
A stone's throw from the Belle Vue hotel, go down the Canebière towards the Old Port and let yourself be lulled by the smells of warm chestnuts and Provençal Christmas lights. And who says Provençal end-of-year celebrations says santons of Provence. These small clay figurines, painted and handmade, represent the characters from the Christmas nativity scene. You will be able to admire the refinement with which artisans from throughout the region have worked in wooden chalets set up especially for the end-of-year celebrations where they will present their little masterpieces.
Gain altitude with the Marseille Ferris wheel
If your stroll through the Christmas market is over soon, stay where you are and look up. You couldn't have missed it: the illuminated Ferris wheel overlooks the Old Port at the bottom of the Canebière. Take advantage of it, she takes up her winter quarters there before returning to Escale Borély for the summer. A good opportunity to admire the Mediterranean Sea and get to know Notre Dame de la Garde, because you are right up there!
Last tip from the Belle Vue hotel: Cours Julien
Another Christmas market, another atmosphere on the Cours Julien with the Grand Marché des Créateurs on December 19 and 20, a few minutes' walk from the Belle Vue hotel. This time, no more figurines but jewelry, embroidered outfits, ceramics or furniture, in short, a real mine of 100% local treasures.
Enjoy a stay in Marseille for the holidays and book your room at the Belle Vue hotel.
