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Local destinations in Marseille

The route connects Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, the old port and Calanques National Park with historical buildings. The locations display the maritime history, urban architecture and coastal landscape of Marseille.

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde

Marseille, France

The cathedral stands on a 149 meter limestone hill. From the observation deck visitors see the entire city of Marseille.

Vieux-Port
Vieux-Port

Marseille, France

The historical harbor exists since 2600 years. Fishermen sell fresh catch, restaurants serve seafood, yachts anchor in the marina.

Calanques National Park
Calanques National Park

Marseille, France

A 20 kilometer coastline between Marseille and Cassis with limestone cliffs, inlets and underground caves at the Mediterranean Sea.

Palais Longchamp
Palais Longchamp

Marseille, France

A monument from 1869 with two museum wings for art and natural history. The garden contains native and exotic plants.

Château d'If
Château d'If

Marseille, France

The island fortress was built in 1524 to defend the coast and later became a state prison facility.

Cathédrale La Major
Cathédrale La Major

Marseille, France

The religious structure of green and white limestone was built between 1852 and 1896 in Roman-Byzantine style.

Musée d'Art Contemporain de Marseille
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Marseille

Marseille, France

The gallery shows temporary exhibitions with paintings, sculptures and installations by international artists after 1960.

Le Cours Julien
Le Cours Julien

Marseille, France

The neighborhood contains many murals, small craft shops, cafes and a weekly market with regional products.

Les Docks Village
Les Docks Village

Marseille, France

The 19th century waterfront warehouses have been converted into a retail center with restaurants, boutiques and office spaces.

Stade Vélodrome
Stade Vélodrome

Marseille, France

Built in 1937, this 67000-seat stadium is France's largest football club venue and hosts international sporting events.

The Vallon des Auffes
The Vallon des Auffes

Marseille, France

A small fishing port with colored boats and restaurants serving fresh seafood and traditional Provençal dishes.

Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations

Marseille, France

The museum displays historical artifacts and contemporary art from the Mediterranean region in a modern building by the harbor.

Fort Saint-Jean
Fort Saint-Jean

Marseille, France

The fortress was built in 1660. It contains a garden with local vegetation and allows observation of the commercial harbor.

Jardin du Pharo
Jardin du Pharo

Marseille, France

The municipal garden sits on a hill. From here one sees the harbor, Mediterranean Sea and offshore islands.

Palais du Pharo
Palais du Pharo

Marseille, France

This imperial palace was built in 1858. The building contains conference rooms, an exhibition area and a medical institute.

Opera Municipal de Marseille
Opera Municipal de Marseille

Marseille, France

The theater was renovated in 1924. The main hall holds 1800 spectators and offers classical music, dance and singing events.

La Vieille Charité
La Vieille Charité

Marseille, France

A 17th-century baroque building with a chapel and four wings that houses exhibitions on archaeology and art.

Les Goudes
Les Goudes

Marseille, France

A fishing village with Mediterranean houses, boats in the harbor and paths along limestone cliffs.

Marseille History Museum
Marseille History Museum

Marseille, France

The museum presents the city's history from antiquity to present day with ship models and Roman exhibits.

Estaque Promenade
Estaque Promenade

Marseille, France

A waterfront path with restaurants, a marina and views of Marseille bay and industrial facilities.

Le Corbusier's Housing Complex
Le Corbusier's Housing Complex

Marseille, France

A concrete structure containing 337 apartments on 18 floors, with shops, a rooftop garden and childcare facilities.

Malmousque District
Malmousque District

Marseille, France

A former fishing village with stone houses, natural seawater pools and narrow streets from the 19th century.

Catalans Beach
Catalans Beach

Marseille, France

A public beach 300 meters long with sports facilities and bathing structures from the 1920s.

Kennedy Waterfront
Kennedy Waterfront

Marseille, France

A 19th century coastal road spanning 5 kilometers with observation platforms facing the Mediterranean Sea.

Museum of Natural History
Museum of Natural History

Marseille, France

The museum displays an extensive collection of 83,000 natural science specimens in a building from 1869, featuring minerals and fossil exhibits.

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