Marseille Things to Do

In order to reach the shores of Malmousque, turn off the coastal road and follow Chemin de Boudouresque and Rue de la Douane. This area, with its inlets and beach huts is a hideout for informed bathers and fishermen seeking a l... more

Across a landscape of bare rock radiating a warmth of colours, you will reach the seaside village of Les Goudes in the far south of the ciy. The path you follow belongs to an age gone by and opens out onto a sweeping view of Ma... more

Set at the foot of the mountain road, after the Fausse-Monnaie bridge, the luxurious vegetation of this public park is dominated by the Valmer villa-architectural symbol of the Second Empire, perched on the headland. With wonde... more

The Esplanade du J4 offers a breath of crisp-salty air and views of some of the most scenic areas of Marseille such as the harbor and the old port. It is an ideal spot for a walk at the foot of the Fort St Jean. Come get enchan... more

At the crossroads of Rue de Rome, Boulevard Baille and Avenues Jules Cantini and du Prado, you will find Place Castellane. In the center of the square stands a monumental fountain, presented to the city by mason Jules Cantini... more

Nick-named the "Glorious City", this residential block has been designated a site of historic interest. Built in 1952, it was designed by Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouart Jeanneret). The 50,000 tonne building, supported by concret... more

Le Pouce is a marvellous gilded bronze sculpture created by César in 1988. It can be found near the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Bonneveine shopping center, by a roundabout very close to the sea. The sculpture sits more p... more

Modelled on the ancient Arc d'Orange, this monument was constructed by Penchaud in 1823 to commemorate the victories of the French Revolution and the First Empire, and as a tribute to the glory of the Republic, the Consulate, a... more

Enter this picturesque courtyard and former fruit and vegetable market, now converted into a beautiful garden. On the strike of noon, the sun-drenched terraces quickly fill up, revealing a pedestrian zone in the heart of the ci... more

For those captivated by the calanques, the rocky inlets that define Marseilles' coastline, Morgiou can be found betweeen Sormiou and Le Sugiton in the far south of the city heading towards Cassis. Starting from Luminy Universit... more