A short week is coming up and you would like to enjoy the Provençal idleness! Marseille Tourisme has the informations you need to know about the places to visit in Marseille! It is possible to organize a cheap holiday in Marseille! So don't hesitate and book your vacation. From house rentals to hotels in Marseille, no matter what you choose, you will be amazed by the choice!
Spend four days with your family
Visit Marseille with your family in just four days. Several must-see places are on the menu. So take a bottle of water and a hat, indispensable for a walk in Marseille!
- Fort St Nicolas: built on Louis XIV's request, this star-shaped fort was there to control revolts.
- The Orange Velodrome stadium: you can't visit Marseille in four days without going there! The heart of the locals and above all the symbol of the Olympique de Marseille.
- Borely Park: one of the most beautiful gardens in Marseille awaits you for a picnic or a nap under the shade of century-old trees. It is also the ideal place for outdoor activities.
- Notre Dame de la Garde: the " Bonne Mère " is an essential stopover for all visitors. This monument in Marseille offers an impressive 360° view over the entire city.
Hike Info
- Distance: 14.71 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 2 hours to 3 hours
First day
For the first day you will walk in Marseille's city centre.
Remarkable places :
Pharo
Velodrome Stadium
Saint Victor Abbey
Hike Info
- Distance: 12.66 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 2 hours to 3 hours
Second day
The second day is an opportunity to relax by the sea. Nothing better for your lunch break than one of the restaurants in Marseille offering a view of Notre Dame de la Garde ☺
Remarkable places :
Old port
Catalans
Vallon des Auffes
Hike Info
- Distance: 7.7 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 1 hours to 2 hours
Points of Interest
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Catalans Beach
Les Catalans is a very popular sandy beach located almost in Marseille's city centre. A mythical address for all Marseilles residents
Esplanade J4
Profitez d'une balade sur l'esplanade J4, proche de la Villa Méditerranée et du Mucem. Avec son cadre exceptionnel en bord de mer, prenez part à des événements exclusifs !
L'esplanade J1
Découvrez l'histoire de l'Esplanade J1, un espace culturel tourné vers la ville de Marseille.
Marseille Cathedral
It's the Cathedral of Marseille! Its real name is Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure, but we locals call it La Major. Standing proudly from the quays, it's the first thing the sailors see when they arrive in Marseille.
Saint Laurent Church
The Saint Laurent church dominates the pass of the Old Port. It is traditionally the parish of the professions of the sea. It is closely linked to the history of Marseille: it is one of the oldest churches in Marseille.
Saint Victor Abbey
Discover the abbey of Saint Victor in Marseille. One of the oldest and most emblematic of the Phocaean city. Visit the crypts and its ornaments.
The Fort Saint Jean
The Fort Saint Jean was built to defend the port of Marseille. It was also used as a commandery by the Knights Templar during the Crusades. It is an essential monument of the Phocaean city!
The Monument aux Morts de l'Armée d'Orient
On the Corniche you can't miss this majestic monument. A must for all visitors travelling to the Vallon des Auffes or Malmousque.
The Vallon des Auffes
Don't miss the beauty of this traditional fishing port and let yourself be tempted by one of its restaurants.
Third day
The third day, you can take a walk by the sea. Ideal for families, the Petit Train de Marseille will take you to the Basilica of Notre Dame de La Garde, which dominates the entire Phocaean city.
Remarkable places :
Notre Dame de la Garde
Parc Longchamp
Noailles Market
Saint Charles Station
Etrangin
Hike Info
- Distance: 14.37 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 2 hours to 3 hours
Points of Interest
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Canebière / Noailles
The Canebière isn't the most commercial street, or even the most attractive in Marseille, but it's the one and only Canebière, and we love it. Noailles and its market.
Les Réformés Church
St Vincent de Paul Church is better known as L'Église des Réformés. Situated at the top of the Canebière, it imposes itself with its Gothic façade.
Marseille Observatory
The Marseille Observatory was abandoned by Marseille astronomers in the middle of the 20th century. You can now visit it and observe its telescope. Children and adults alike will find themselves in the stars for a visit.
Notre Dame de la Garde
The Bonne Mère is known all over the world. It sits atop the Phocaean city and continues to attract visitors and pilgrims from all over the world.
Saint-Charles Station
St Charles Station is the symbol of the industrial revolution in Marseille and its opening to the rest of France for the needs of commerce. Its staircase alone is worth a look with its many sculptures. It is the centre of public transport in Marseille but also the TGV station.
The Cours Julien
Visit the artistic district of Marseille and admire its Street-art. Enjoy a break in one of its bars and restaurants, Cours Julien / La Plaine is the most lively district of Marseille, day and night.
The Musée Cantini
In a sumptuous 17th century private mansion, the Musée Cantini houses in rue Grignan one of the largest collections of works of modern and contemporary art in France. Its temporary exhibitions will delight art lovers.
The Musée des Beaux-Arts
In the heart of the magnificent Palais Longchamp, the Musée des Beaux Arts de Marseille presents hundreds of works dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries. François Puget's collection is worth a visit.
The Opera
The Opéra de Marseille is one of the oldest in France. Destroyed by a fire, it was rebuilt in 1920. It is a real architectural jewel.
The Palais de la Bourse
A symbol of Marseille's economic development in the 19th century, the Palais de la Bourse celebrates the history of Marseille and its trade. A real little architectural masterpiece.
The Palais des Arts
The Palais des Arts in Marseille is a magnificent building dedicated to the arts that stands at Cours Julien. Also known as the Carli Palace, it is not well known to tourists, but it is worth the detour.
Fourth day
For your last day you can enjoy a walk by the sea.
Remarkable places :
Anse de Maldorme
Anse de la Fausse Monnaie
Prado Beaches
Château Borély
Parc du 26ème centenaire
Hike Info
- Distance: 13.43 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 2 hours to 3 hours
Points of Interest
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Le Parc Chanot
Le Parc Chanot est un lieu incontournable de Marseille ! La bien connue Foire de Marseille a d'ailleurs lieu là-bas chaque année ! Un lieu à ne pas rater.
Prophète Beach
Le Prophète Beach is very popular in summer, both during the day and at night. It is a friendly place to come with family in the morning and friends in the evening.
The Corniche John F. Kennedy
Enjoy the view of the Friuli Coast and Islands from the Corniche. By car or on foot, a breathtaking 8 km walk.
The Parc du 26e Centenaire
Parc du 26ème centenaire is located a stone's throw from Castellane and was built in honour of Marseille's 2600 years of history. Its gardens evoke the cultures that cross in the city and call for unity. Built on the site of an old one, it is undoubtedly the most beautiful park in the Phocaean city.
The Statue of David
In Marseille, he is called "the David". The replica of the famous sculpture is a symbol that recalls summer, the beaches. It is a landmark to find the sea and its friends. Not far from the beach, it dominates the roundabout of the Prado.
