Are you coming to Marseille?
Marseille Tourisme will advise you on the places not to be missed. The Phocaean City is infinitely varied when you know where to go. We give an overview here with itineraries studied according to 3 profiles!
Enjoy 3 days in Marseille
Marseille Tourisme offers you places to visit if you come to spend a few days in Marseille.
- Palais de la bourse: located on the Canebière, the Palais de la Bourse is one of Marseille's most important monuments.
- L'Estaque: located in the 16th arrondissement, welcome to a famous seaport. A district that has managed to keep its Provençal aura for a quiet walk.
- The Route des Crêtes: it connects Cassis to La Ciotat, with magnificent views to take stunning pictures!
- Aix en Provence: the most fashionable Provençal town in the Bouches-du-Rhône. Aix will delight both families and partygoers!
Hike Info
- Distance: 143.7 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 20 hours to 33 hours
Points of Interest
Results ordered alphabetically
Aix-en-Provence
Aix en Provence, its Mirabeau course, its students, its lively terraces and its nightclubs. So much reason to walk through its pedestrian alleys day and night.
Docks des Suds
Les Docks des Suds, un lieu où se déroule de nombreux événements culturels et musicaux : Découvrez-le dès à présent !
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.
Le CEPAC Silo
Découvrez l'histoire du CEPAC Silo à Marseille, une salle de concert et spectacle située à la Joliette !
Les Augustins Church
Les Augustins church in Marseille is located on the Old Port. Easily recognizable by its immaculate white facade, it dates from the 13th century.
Les Docks
Les Docks of Marseille have taken over from the Old Port for trade. Built on the English model, they symbolize the industrial development of the city. Recently renovated, you can do a shopping session or have a drink in the various courtyards of the building.
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.
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 Jardin de la Colline du Puget
The jardin de la colline Puget is one of the paths that lead to the Bonne Mère. Take its winding and steep roads and discover Marseille!
The Old Port
Emblematic site of Marseille with its sardine which is actually a boat that blocked the Old Port. Walk along the Old Port, let yourself be transported. You will enjoy the terraces of restaurants and cafés throughout your walk.
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.
First day
Remarkable places :
- Cours belsunce: This popular district is a delightful area for shopping enthusiasts.
- Canebière: The famous avenue is a must see! However, you will only be passing through it.
- Quai de Rive Neuve: Along the left bank of the Vieux Port, you will pass in front of many restaurants and shops typical of Marseille.
- Escale Borély: Facing the sea, Escale Borély are beaches and restaurants with a superb view over the Friuli islands.
Hike Info
- Distance: 11.4 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 2 hours to 3 hours
Points of Interest
Results ordered alphabetically
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 Augustins Church
Les Augustins church in Marseille is located on the Old Port. Easily recognizable by its immaculate white facade, it dates from the 13th century.
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.
The Marseillaise Memorial
It is in the heart of Marseille that the Marseillaise was first sung in 1792. Now the French national anthem, the headquarters of the Club des Jacobins has become a memorial.
The Old Port
Emblematic site of Marseille with its sardine which is actually a boat that blocked the Old Port. Walk along the Old Port, let yourself be transported. You will enjoy the terraces of restaurants and cafés throughout your walk.
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 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.
Théâtre La Criée
Le Théâtre La Criée se situe sur les quais du Vieux-Port de Marseille. Un lieu phare de la Cité phocéenne !
Second day
Remarkable places :
- Rue de Rome: Shoppers will appreciate the street for its many fashion shops.
- Castellane: A meeting point for the locals, the fountain stands on the roundabout of the same name. Dating from the Louis XIV era, this fountain has kept all its splendour.
Third day
For your last day you can go for a walk by the sea.
Remarkable places :
- MuCem: An emblematic place in Marseille, the MuCem is in itself an architectural curiosity. It also offers a breathtaking view of the port.
- Old Port: A very lively district, it is the historical center of the city. You can see many monuments and enjoy the many restaurants and shops nearby.
- Notre Dame de la Garde: Why not take the Petit Train to the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde? Young and old alike will appreciate both the walk and the view from the terrace of this symbol of Marseille.
Trosième jour
Pour votre dernier jour vous pourrez faire une balade au bord de mer.
Lieux remarquables :
- MuCem : Lieu emblématique de Marseille, le MuCem est à lui seul une curiosité architecturale. Il offre également une vue imprenable sur le port.
- Vieux Port : Quartier très animé, c’est le cœur historique de la ville. Vous pourrez y voir de nombreux monuments et profiter des nombreux restaurants et magasins alentours.
- Notre Dame de la Garde : Pourquoi ne pas prendre le Petit Train qui vous mènera jusqu’à la Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde ? Petits et grands apprécieront autant la balade que la vue depuis la terrasse de ce symbole de Marseille.
Hike Info
- Distance: 6.32 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 53 minutes to 1 hours
Points of Interest
Results ordered alphabetically
Les Augustins Church
Les Augustins church in Marseille is located on the Old Port. Easily recognizable by its immaculate white facade, it dates from the 13th century.
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 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.
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 MuCEM
The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations: it is more than 40,000 m² dedicated to exhibitions around the Mediterranean world in all its diversity. Divided into 3 sites, you can access it from Fort Saint-Jean and discover a view of all of Marseille.
The Old Port
Emblematic site of Marseille with its sardine which is actually a boat that blocked the Old Port. Walk along the Old Port, let yourself be transported. You will enjoy the terraces of restaurants and cafés throughout your walk.
