Marseille Things to Do

Located a short distance from the seafront, this establishment is split into two sections: the ground floor houses a restaurant where gentle background music soothes the atmosphere, while upstairs in the disco it reaches an alt... more

This very pleasant pub is in the town centre. Dominique, the landlady, has no prejudices and from behind her bar under the pink neon lights she serves all her customers, whether they are rockers, artists, sailors or regulars, i... more

A great place to catch live performances, the Le Poste à Galène hosts some of the best acts around France. Whatever the genre be you will find it here. Providing young and upcoming talents with a platform to showcase their tale... more

In the mid-19th Century, Napoleon III built a magnificent palace and adjoining gardens on the Maure promontory - a section of land presented to him by the inhabitants of Marseillles. The gardens surround the Pharo Palace, and b... more

Since 1971, artists of all styles have favoured La Cadrerie, a picture gallery near Place Castellane. It has a particular interest in promoting up-and-coming artists, helping them to achieve recognition: more than 800 painters,... more

Theatre de Lenche hosts various productions and events all through the year. The objective is to let people become acquainted with modern creations and young authors. The social interaction is quite prevalent here and there is... more

All the exhibitions are closely linked to the Luminy Fine Arts School, near the old port. A wide range of themes are embarked upon, although contemporary art is particularly well-represented. The students have the chance to exp... more

The Theatre Carpe Diem seats up to 70 adults or 50 children. This year the plays are intended for youngsters. The show has a beginning, a middle and an end. Diversity is the essence. Performances are usually only during the sch... more

Marseilles' Cultural Bureau, a 20 year-old bastion of the city's cultural backdrop and subsidized since 1997, was set up to benefit the public by providing services such as ticket offices; the publication of a free, monthly cul... more

Hop on board the little tourist train for a 50-minute round-trip tour around Marseille. The circuit, with running commentary, begins at the old port and passes by Saint-Victoire Abbey which dates from the 5th Century. The train... more