Exploring the city center of Marseille
Marseille Tourisme takes you on a tour to show you Marseille and its city centre to discover the history of the city. Our itinerary will take you to visit the many monuments not far from the Old Port. If there is no shortage of activities in Marseille, the beautiful Phocaean city also offers many monuments and buildings steeped in history!
Departure of the visit: The Cantini Museum
We suggest that you start this visit with the Cantini Museum. It is the sanctuary of modern and contemporary art. To miss this museum in Marseille would be a pity, especially for art lovers. We also advise you to buy your tickets at the ticket office in order to avoid queuing, especially during the summer season.
The Marseille Opera House
Let's continue the tour with one of the most beautiful monuments in Marseille: the Opera House. Enter the building and admire its magnificent decoration. If you have time during your weekend in Marseille, why not take advantage of the evening to attend a performance at the Opera?
From the Places aux Huiles to the Palais de Justice
A stop at Place aux Huiles will give you the opportunity to find some quality restaurants for a well-deserved lunch break. As you continue, you will arrive in front of the Palais de Justice.
From the Palais de Justice to Notre Dame du Mont
The Law Courts stand majestically in its square. Continue by going up towards La Canebière. You will arrive at the Parish of Notre Dame du Mont. This 16th century church, steeped in history, witnessed a performance of the famous Chopin!
Finally, we suggest that you finish this walk by going down to Cours Julien. After this escapade through the city center, you now have a better idea of the history of the Phocaean city and the architectural diversity of its city center.
If you are looking for a holiday rental, you will have a lot to choose from! Between hotels, holiday homes and hotel apartments, your stay in our beautiful city of Marseille is the perfect destination for a weekend or holiday!
Hike Info
- Distance: 3.48 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 29 minutes to 48 minutes
Points of Interest
Results ordered alphabetically
Notre Dame du Mont
The Notre Dame du Mont church in Cours Julien was visited by Chopin, as attested by the inscription on its pediment. Its style is neoclassical and makes it one of the most beautiful churches in Marseille.
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 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 Prefecture Building
The Prefecture of the Bouches du Rhône is a magnificent historical building in the heart of Marseille. Inspired by Florentine palaces and Second Empire style, the monument is really worth a visit.
