Gemenos Things to Do

Departing from the Vieux-Port, Icard Maritime partnered with Marseille Tourism Board to organize guided tours of the bay and its series of rocky, fjord-like inlets called calanques. Cruisers take visitors on a non-stop two-hour... more

The church is an intrinsic part of the old city of Aubagne, a typical Mediterranean city of narrow streets that was once entirely surrounded by walls pierced by seven entrances. The Eglise Saint-Sauveur was built during the 11t... more

A geological formation like a Mediterranean fjord, found almost exclusively along the southern coast of France-offering breathtaking views, noted by numerous magazines, tourism guides, and the painter Braque. The family who has... more

Calanque de Sormiou is a protected area which is frequented by hikers and climbers who come from all over France to experience and enjoy such exquisite surroundings. The panoramic view, which can be reached by following the Dou... more

Open year-round, the Parc Jean Moulin features a pond, picnic sites, walking paths, and playgrounds set in 10 hectares (25 acres) of greenery. For health, for fun, and for family time, walks in the park are highly suggested. Br... more

This copy of the Luxor obelisk erected in Paris is the work of Penchaud. Scultped in stone from Cassis, it dates back to 1811 and is located at the juncture of Boulevard Michelet and Boulevard du Redon. The obelisk was made fas... more

Set in the 11th arrondissement to the south-east of Marseilles, La Treille is a small, picturesque village home to some 300 inhabitants known as Treillans. It was made famous by the playwright, poet, story-teller and film-maker... more

The Parc Chanot covers 17 hectares (42 acres) of land with landscaped greenery, pleasant paths, ample parking, and constant events. It is situated only five minutes from Mediterranean beaches and the calanques, geological forma... more

Cassis and La Ciotat at 12km apart, are the bookends on the shelf of the Mediterranean coast around Marseilles. The 12km stretch overhangs the sea beyond the highest cliffs in Europe - 394m of ochre-coloured rock which descends... 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