Marseille is in southern France, on the Mediterranean coast, near the mouth of the Rhône river.

Where Marseille Is In France

  • Marseille sits on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the Provence region of southeastern France.
  • It lies near the mouth of the Rhône river, west of the French Riviera and south–southeast of Paris.
  • The city is the capital of the Bouches-du-Rhône department and of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.

Quick geographic facts

  • Approximate coordinates: 43.30° N, 5.37° E.
  • It is the second-largest city in France (after Paris) and the country’s largest city on the Mediterranean coast.
  • The urban area forms a major commercial port on the Gulf of Lion.

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