The Bouches-du-Rhône is a remarkable mix of historical vestiges, natural treasures and traditions of Provence. A great diversity of landscapes is offered with the presence of the Calanques massif and its turquoise waters, the Alpilles mountain range and its famous village of Baux-de-Provence, the sea and its sandy beaches, the Sainte-Victoire mountain with its beautiful colors, the Camargue, a wild and preserved land, but also beautiful cities marked by an important architectural richness such as Marseille, Arles or Aix-en-Provence. But if there is one place in the Bouches-du-Rhône that is unavoidable, it is the Cassis creeks with the Corniche des Crêtes right next to them. All the beauty of the region is contained in this small piece of land between the sea, the unique rock of Cassis and the cliffs that rush into the blue water. Many museums and monuments will welcome you: the museum of History of the city of Marseille, the Granet museum in the Mazarin district in Aix-en-Provence, the castle of the Counts of Provence in Châteaurenard... In short, this destination is inexhaustible in things to do and see.
When to go to the Bouches-du-Rhône? All year round, you can enjoy the sunshine and ideal temperatures. In July and August, it is the ideal time to swim in Marseille. The rest of the year, you can visit all the monuments and museums. In June, the Festival d'Art lyrique in Arles welcomes the most talented artists. From July to September, the Photography Festival will fill your eyes with the best photographers in the world. All year round you will find something to do, and there is something for everyone and for all tastes!
Bouches-du-Rhône enjoys a very good sunshine. The department is subject to a Mediterranean climate characterized by contrasting temperatures, with an annual range of about 15°C, and irregular rainfall. Rainfall often comes in the form of sudden showers in spring and autumn. The summer is very hot and dry, the winter is mild. The mistral wind blows nearly a hundred days a year with peaks of over 100 kilometers per hour.
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