Filled with energy and cultural allure, Marseille is the perfect base to begin your France trip. Pay a visit to renowned attractions like Chateau d'If, hit the stores or eat and drink your way around some of this location's superb restaurants. The decision is yours! Marseille features a mediterranean climate. But before you go, study what the weather will be doing when you're there. Hot, cold, wet or dry, you should always be ready for anything! You'll want to make Aix-en-Provence the next place you go to. It's about 26 kilometres to the north of Marseille and home to Les Lauves, one of this destination's best tourist sights.