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The Mucem footbridge in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône

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Top tourist passes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Tours, activities and public transport at unbeatable rates

Whether you’re here to make the most of the region’s museums, monuments, guided tours, outdoor activities or public transport, our tourist passes make exploring Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur a cinch! Check out our guide to the top offers in Provence, Alps and Côte d’Azur, for a discovery break at a friendly price!

CityPass Marseille: discover the ancient Greek city’s must-see sights

Thanks to the CityPass Marseille, exploring Marseille has never been easier! Available in 24, 48 and 72-hour versions, this all-in-one pass allows you to enjoy the city’s main sights and experiences without breaking the bank. It includes, in particular, unlimited access to the city’s public transport network, a tour on the tourist train, admission to Château d’If, the Mucem and Musée Regards de Provence, as well as a selection of guided tours according to your chosen option. The CityPass Marseille also features discount rates and special offers at a host of partner establishments and service providers including restaurants, shops, leisure activities, museums and cultural events. The perfect way to discover the marvels of Marseille, without collecting paper tickets in your wallet!

City Pass Aix-en-Provence: culture and lifestyle at your fingertips

The City Pass Aix-en-Provence comprises 40 experiences inviting visitors to discover the town’s cultural wealth. Like the CityPass Marseille, it is available in 24, 48 or 72-hour options and offers unlimited access to 16 museums and cultural sites as well as around 20 guided tours. Absolute must-dos include the Musée Granet, Pavillon de Vendôme, Paul Cézanne’s studio and tours of Aix-en-Provence’s historic centre and iconic fountains. The pass also features access to the tourist train and an urban treasure hunt – a fun way to explore the town. To round off your experience, it offers a plethora of special offers and discounts on local restaurants, vineyards, shops, leisure activities and even the fabulous Festival d’Aix. And as for getting around, holders enjoy unlimited access to local public transport for the duration of the pass.

Pass Monuments: two ways to tour Arles

Available in two versions, the Pass Monuments d’Arles is a great way to explore one of Provence’s most remarkable heritage ensembles. Valid for 6 months, the Pass Avantage opens the door to the city’s six UNESCO World Heritage monuments: the Roman Amphitheatre, Roman Theatre, Saint-Trophime Cloister, Cryptoporticus, Alyscamps and Constantine Baths. It also includes access to four major museums: the Musée Départemental Arles Antique, Musée Réattu, Museon Arlaten and Musée de la Camargue. The pass additionally features reduced rates at various iconic regional sites such as the Abbaye de Montmajour, Château de Tarascon and Glanum archaeological site. The simplified version of the pass, called the Pass Liberté, is valid for 1 month and allows you to curate your own schedule around four monuments and two museums.

Avignon City Pass: the treasures of the City of Popes at a friendly price

If you’re visiting for one or two days, the Avignon City Pass is an ideal way to discover the treasures of the City of Popes, with access to 12 exceptional sites including the Popes’Palace, Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d’Avignon), Collection Lambert, Villeneuve-lez-Avignon Carthusian Monastery, grounds of the Abbaye Saint-André and Fort Saint-André. The pass also features discounts on guided tours organised by the Tourist Office as well as on various leisure activities including excursions, Segway tours, canoeing and sightseeing tours. An option featuring public transport is also available so you can get around on the local buses and trams throughout your stay.

Passeport des Musées: a cultural immersion in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Calling all culture and heritage lovers! The Passeport des Musées whisks you away on a cultural discovery tour of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence area. Free of charge for two adults and with no time limits, the pass is delivered after your first paying visit to one of the partner establishments. The next visit is at a discount rate and the 4th, 8th and 12th visits are entirely free! The passport is an invitation to crisscross the entire area, from the Luberon to the Verdon, Ubaye Valley and Serre-Ponçon. Must-see sights include the Musée de la Faïence in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Musée de la Distillerie de Lavande in Barrême, Citadelle de Sisteron, Artemisia Museum in Forcalquier, Centre d’Astronomie de Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire and La Sapinière in Barcelonnette. You’ll be spoilt for choice!

Pass’Visites and Pass’Séjours – Dracénie Provence Verdon area

Located midway between the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and Verdon Canyon, the Dracénie Provence Verdon area offers two passes promising a deep dive into the local cultural offering. The Pass’Visites encourages curiosity: after purchasing an initial visit or show, visitors benefit from reduced rates on the following activity provided by a local partner, with entry to museums, exhibitions, heritage sites, theatres and shows all available at friendly rates in the area’s many towns. Participating sites include the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Draguignan, Musée de la Libération in Le Muy and Musée Terra Rossa in Salernes. Alternatively, the Pass’Séjours is destined for travellers staying at partner hotels: simply spend a night to enjoy discount rates on the network’s many tours and shows! 

Provence Med City Card: Heritage meets National Park

The Provence Med City Card invites visitors to discover a unique destination extending from Ile des Embiez to Hyères and Porquerolles, offering magnificently-preserved heritage and natural wealth. Available in 24-hour, 48-hour and 3-day versions, this pass gives access to 14 major sites including the Villa Noailles,Olbia archaeological site, Musée du Débarquement and Mont Faron cable car in Toulon. It also includes various fascinating guided tours: the Belle Époque villas of Hyères, Salins des Pesquiers and Ile des Embiez. In addition, the pass allows you to hop on and off the local busesand boat buses. To prolong the pleasure, you’ll also enjoy a host of special offers and reductions on local produce, crafts, bicycle rentals and partner restaurants.

Pass Côte d’Azur France: the Côte d’Azur à la carte

Flexible and customizable, the Pass Côte d’Azur France allows you to curate your own schedule among 120 or so activities spread throughout the Côte d’Azur, from Menton to Fréjus and Monaco. Visitors select a pack of 3 tours or activities from a long list of museums, monuments, remarkable gardens, boat tours, water sports, mountain recreation, guided tours and craft discoveries, including such icons as the Musée Océanographique de Monaco, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Fondation Maeght, Train des Pignes and boat crossing to the Iles de Lérins. This pass is ideal for visitors avid to explore the Côte d’Azur’s must-see sights, as well as travellers keen to step off the beaten track and enjoy more novel excursions.

French Riviera Pass: discovering Nice and its hinterland

Perfect for exploring Nice and its hinterland at your own pace, the French Riviera Pass is available in 24, 48 and 72-hour versions and offers access to over 60 activities, cultural sites and iconic experiences. The pass features local museums, guided tours, boat trips, heritage discoveries and discount rates at many partner shops, with must-sees including the Terra Amata archaeological museum, a guided tour of the historic Vieux-Nice, the Jardin Exotique d’Èze, excursions to the hilltop villages of the hinterland, boat tours and a variety of local cultural and gastronomic experiences. You can also opt for a specialist-interest pass, such as the Pass Neige et Sommets (alpine ski resorts) or the coming-soon Pass Nature et Terroir dedicated to local know-how and outdoor activities. A special app is available too, so you can easily check out the list of partner establishments and manage your pass in real time!