Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Aix-Marseille Provence offers a unique mix of Provencal charm, fascinating history and modern facilities. Whether you’re looking for an outstanding location or a team of committed professionals, Aix-Marseille Provence has everything you need to make your event a success. Discover why this region is the perfect choice for your next congress and let you seduce by its unique atmosphere.
Aix-Marseille Provence, France’s sunniest metropolis on the Mediterranean Efficient national and international accessibility: Thanks to its international airport, which has recently been refurbished with a new terminal designed by Norman Foster, more than 150 destinations worldwide are linked to Marseille, which is also accessible daily by TGV from major European cities. 2 TGV stations, one in the heart of Marseille and one 15 minutes from Aix-enProvence.
An extensive range of 4 Congress Centres, ideally located and easily accessible by public transport: Marseille Chanot, Palais du Pharo, World Trade Center Marseille Provence, and Aix en Provence Congress Centre A wide variety of hotels, with more than 10 284 rooms in Marseille and 22 561 in the AixMarseille Provence metropolitan area A large choice of exceptional and unusual venues: rooftop, museum, island, vineyards, Provencal farmhouse, or historical and iconic places: you will be amazed by the diversity of the offer
A wide variety of hotels, with more than 10 360 rooms in Marseille and 22 647 in the AixMarseille Provence metropolitan area A large choice of exceptional and unusual venues: rooftop, museum, island, vineyards, Provencal farmhouse, or historical and iconic places. you will be amazed by the diversity of the offer Expertise in hosting major international events in the field of business, sports, and cultural tourism Development of sustainable tourism: protection of the coastline and natural areas (Calanques National Park, Sainte Victoire Mountain), promotion of soft transport, support for hotels in their green key certification process, obtaining ISO 20121 “Innovative and Sustainable Marseille” certification and improved ranking in the GDS Index.
«50% of the hotels, among which 97% in 5* hotels and 81% in 4* hotels, have the “Green Key” label. Marseille is a model city, being the 1st Green Key City in the region.
Innovative Aix-Marseille: With the largest multidisciplinary French-speaking university, 6 fields of excellence, research centres (2nd largest public research centre in France), Euroméditerranée, the largest urban regeneration project in Europe, make the metropolis a dynamic territory 3rd French city for hosting international congresses and one of the top 50 destinations worldwide (ICCA 2024 ranking).
Aix-Marseille Provence is a natural and cultural paradise for social programmes! An exceptional playground for the organisation of visits.
Economic field:
International Metropolis, “Euroméditerranée”, largest business centre in southern Europe. Marseille-Fos, 1 port of France, 3rd oil port in the world, 1st cruise ship port in Mediterranean. Leader in the aeronautic industry with Airbus Eurocopter Company. 14000 shops and 4500 downtown: a trendy city.
The successful fusion between the 3 universities Aix-Marseille makes Marseille the first Frenchspeaking University in the world with 75000 students.
Second public scientific and research centre in France with 7700 researchers and 130 laboratories.
4 labeled French tech sites, a fast-growing startup network, 7 000 companies, 40 000 jobs generated. Interxion, the giant European data center, chose Marseille to develop connectivity. In order to improve the movie industry, the city created the “Bureau du Cinéma” in 1996. The organization monitors industry trends and provides project assistance: a motion capture studio and special effects at the Belle de Mai Media Hub. 2nd film making destination in France with 385 film shoots.
3rd University Hospital Centre of France, Marseille plays a key role in maintaining France’s international standing in terms of medical excellence.
The country’s reputation is founded on its highly skilled practitioners and healthcare teams, the quality of its technical resources, innovation and scientific and clinical research, as well as the provision of universal health care. Marseille is also a city undergoing a metamorphosis with Euroméditerranée, the largest urban renewal project in Europe, and is consolidating its attractiveness with a renovated and expanded hotel complex, the largest business district in Southern Europe. MarseilleFos, France’s leading port, the world’s 3rd largest oil port and France’s leading cruise port in the Mediterranean. Leader in aeronautics, notably with Airbus Eurocopter.
14,000 shops including 4,500 in the hypercentre, a lively and festive place to live.
Second French city for public research and world-renowned in health: second French centre for clinical trials and oncology, Marseille is home to the Immunopôle cluster, along with the IHU Méditerranée Infection and Gyptis, the largest research institute for rare diseases. Marseille has become a major hub for submarine backbone lines carrying optical fibers to link
European content operators to the rest of the world (Americas, China, India, Africa).
Major data centers are being set up in the city to host their customers’ servers (the GAFA are already there). A context that echoes one of the flagship sectors of the metropolis: digital, labeled French Tech. Aeronautics, maritime transport and logistics, energy, water and the environment, the art of living and tourism are promising sectors for Marseille’s growth.
Healthcare :
A world class recognized experience in innovating therapies. 2nd French lab in clinical trials and cancerology. Marseille Immunopole, French immunology cluster.
Audiovisuel Digital & Creative Industries :
A hyper-connected metropolis with the largest Internet backbone in Southern Europe
Mechanical & Aeronautics Industry :
1st industrial sector of the metropolis and 1st mechanical centre in France after Paris Worldleader in helicopter manufacturing.
Environment & Energy:
1st French Marine Geothermal power station, Thalassia; 1st electricity production from biogas and World Water Council Headquarters.
Marine Sector& logistics:
1st French port and 1st French center for 3rd largest oil port in the world.
Tourisme & Art of Living :
Provence, a star brand with 6 classified resorts, 7 million tourists a year, 1st French cruise port and 1st European Marina port.
Some Events Held in Marseille 2025-2026
European Physical Society Conference on High Energy Physics – EPS-HEP 2025
Global Business Forum
Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology -ESMRMB
26th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage – ICID
World News Media Congress
BioFIT MedFIT et MEDigIT 2026
Annual Meeting of European Society for Paeditric Endocrinology – ESPE
OPTRO2026 Conference – Conférence de l’Optronique de Défense et Sécurité
UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARSEILLE 2027 – 2028
Eurordis Membership Meeting
Congress of the French-Speaking Society of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation (SNFDT)
Convergence Health & Hospital Meetings (SNPHPU)
SFMES – SFCS Congress – National Congress of Sports Medicine and Traumatology
Congress of the French Association of Mechanics
Congress of the Federation of Solidarity Actors
Coter Numérique Congress
Congress of the French Society for the Study and Treatment of Pain
Aix-Marseille Provence Convention Bureau is part of the Tourist Office & Convention Bureau and plays an active role in promoting the city, its appeal and its reputation.
It federates and centralises local service providers that abide by a shared charter governing quality, hospitality and services.
No matter how complex your request, all 9 members of the team are here to listen to you and to advise you on every decision.
So if you would like to organise a convention, symposium, seminar, meeting or incentive trip in Marseille, or support the choice of Marseille for a national or international association’s event, or even share your passion for Marseille:
Marseille Chanot has emerged as one France’s leading convention and business tourism venues. Convention Centre Over 100 000 sqm of indoor and outdoor areas all on one site: Marseille Chanot, after two rounds of modernization, offers 5 exhibition halls in the city centre. The Convention centre boasts 15 000 sqm on three floors surrounding an expansive and bright patio area. 2 auditoria : 1205 seats & 426 seats 12 breakout rooms 1450 m2 modular space terrace of 500 m2 6 halls (40 000 m2 exhibition space)
Palais du Pharo : http://palaisdupharo.marseille.fr/ (http://palaisdupharo.marseille.fr/) Give your event a historical edge! The Palais du Pharo is situated at the entrance to the Vieux-Port with over 500 hotel rooms in the area. It offers 7000 sqm for your convention spread over two architectural spaces : the historic palace and its modern extension. 4000 m2 of exhibition spaces for convention, the historical Palace (seating 10 to 300) and the contemporary extension (auditorium, seating 900), the catering area (seating 1000) and breakout rooms. Auditorium with 900 seats Plenary for 300 seats breakout rooms 1150 m2 catering hall 1640 m2 exhibition hall 2 historical lounges An exceptional site with an amazing view Facing the see and the Old Port
Aix en Provence Congress Center : www.aixenprovence-congres.com (http://www.aixenprovencecongres.com)– Certificated ISO 20121 Ideally located in the heart of the historic capital of Provence, the modern and functional Aix-en-Provence Congress Centre offers various configurations, adapting to different kind of professional events: congresses, conventions, scientific conferences, seminars, exhibitions, etc. Aix en Provence Convention Centre for a professional event that’s 100% Provence !
Marseille Hotels Facilities :
5* : 4 hôtels – 367 rooms
4* : 25 hôtels – 692 rooms
3* : 37 hôtels – 712 rooms
2* : 21 hôtels – 1 397 rooms
1* not classified / 0 star hotels : 24 hôtels – 750 rooms
Apartment hotels : 23 for 2 392
rooms Total : 134 hotels – 10 360 rooms
Marseille and its territory Hotel Facilities :
5* : 15 hotels – 873 rooms
4* : 52 hotels : 4 533 rooms
3*: 123 hotels : 6 619 rooms
2* : 64 hotels : 3 497 rooms
1*/non classified /0 star hotels : 62 hotels : 1 511 rooms
Apartment hotels…71 hotels – 5 528 rooms
Total : 387 hotels – 22 561 rooms
AIRPORT
Marseille Provence Airport
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BY TRAIN
Over 200 trains daily, 17 TGV Mediterranée Paris/Marseille daily
ROADS
3 motorways linking Spain, Italy and Northern Europe intersect in Marseille A wide choice of exceptional and outstanding venues, whether on a rooftop, in a museum, on an island, in the middle of vineyards, in a Provencal farmhouse, in historic and emblematic places: you will be amazed by the diversity of the offer.
Choosing Aix-Marseille Provence to organise your event means opting for a region that is resolutely committed to a sustainable approach. Marseille Tourist Office, Leisure and Convention Bureau has published a guide entitled ‘Your sustainable event’ to help event organisers adopt a responsible approach to business tourism. Consult the Guide to sustainable events :
link here (https://www.calameo.com/read/0022434011210566614e3)