National park
Calanques National Park
Marseille, France
White limestone creeks with turquoise water between Marseille and Cassis.
Museum · France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
MuCEM
Museum of Mediterranean cultures in a lace-like concrete cube.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why MuCEM matters
MuCEM sits at the harbour mouth wrapped in a delicate lattice of concrete. A footbridge links it to a 17th-century fort and the old Panier district. Exhibits focus on the cultures around the Mediterranean, and the rooftop views are fabulous.
Talking points
- A high footbridge links the museum to the old fort.
- It focuses on Mediterranean cultures.
- The rooftop terrace is a favourite sunset spot.
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