Guidebook for Marseille
Sightseeing
At the entrance of the Old Port of Marseille, floating between sea and sky, a new national museum is opening its doors. Directly facing the open sea, the MuCEM's very location makes it a major develop
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Mucem
1 Esp. J4At the entrance of the Old Port of Marseille, floating between sea and sky, a new national museum is opening its doors. Directly facing the open sea, the MuCEM's very location makes it a major develop
La vieille charité is a former almshouse, now functioning as a museum and cultural centre, situated in the heart of the old Panier quarter of Marseille in the south of France.
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La Vieille Charité
2 Rue de la CharitéLa vieille charité is a former almshouse, now functioning as a museum and cultural centre, situated in the heart of the old Panier quarter of Marseille in the south of France.
La Major is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and a national monument of France. It was built on an enormous scale in Byzantine-Roman style by the architects Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérendieu.
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Cathédrale de la Major de Marseille
Place Albert LondresLa Major is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and a national monument of France. It was built on an enormous scale in Byzantine-Roman style by the architects Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérendieu.
Out of the ordinary exhibition building with spaces above and below the sea which stands out due to its spectacular overhanging structure positioned above an artificial pool. Designed by Stefano Boeri
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Villa Méditerranée
Promenade Robert LaffontOut of the ordinary exhibition building with spaces above and below the sea which stands out due to its spectacular overhanging structure positioned above an artificial pool. Designed by Stefano Boeri
One of the oldest places of Christian worship in Europe. Its 5th-century crypt and catacombs occupy the site of a Hellenic burial ground, later used for Christian martyrs and venerated ever since.
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Abbaye Saint Victor
Place Saint-VictorOne of the oldest places of Christian worship in Europe. Its 5th-century crypt and catacombs occupy the site of a Hellenic burial ground, later used for Christian martyrs and venerated ever since.
The former health station for immigrants. 1215m2 has been set aside for four exhibition spaces. The building also has a restaurant with a terrace.
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Musée Regards de Provence
Avenue VaudoyerThe former health station for immigrants. 1215m2 has been set aside for four exhibition spaces. The building also has a restaurant with a terrace.
The FRAC exhibits, and circulates various forms of contemporary artworks. In situ they offer temporary exhibitions and a documentation center. Designed by famous architect Kengo Kuma. Nice terrasse.
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Regional Funds of Contemporary Art PACA
20 Bd de DunkerqueThe FRAC exhibits, and circulates various forms of contemporary artworks. In situ they offer temporary exhibitions and a documentation center. Designed by famous architect Kengo Kuma. Nice terrasse.
The local historical and archaeological museum of Marseille opens onto a garden containing the stabilised archaeological remains of classical ramparts, port buildings, a necropolis etc. Beautiful site
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Historisch Museum van Marseille
2 Rue Henri BarbusseThe local historical and archaeological museum of Marseille opens onto a garden containing the stabilised archaeological remains of classical ramparts, port buildings, a necropolis etc. Beautiful site
Departure point for the boats that go to island Frioul, that has become famous through the novel "The count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas.
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Navette du Frioul
1 Quai de la FraternitéDeparture point for the boats that go to island Frioul, that has become famous through the novel "The count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas.
Shopping
It's a famous shopping center in the heart of Marseille with about 200 high class shops and restaurants.It has a wonderful view on the sea from its terrasse where you can dine until late in the night.
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Les Terrasses du Port
9 Pl. de la JolietteIt's a famous shopping center in the heart of Marseille with about 200 high class shops and restaurants.It has a wonderful view on the sea from its terrasse where you can dine until late in the night.
One of Marseilles' big shopping centers. Shoppers at will find everything that they desire at the two hypermarkets and over 60 shops.
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen
17 Cr BelsunceOne of Marseilles' big shopping centers. Shoppers at will find everything that they desire at the two hypermarkets and over 60 shops.
Everything Else
Arab quarter that offers a colorful and animated market place and delicatessen stores where you find spices from the 1000 and 1 nights, olives in all forms, dried tomatoes, dates and figs.
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Noailles
Arab quarter that offers a colorful and animated market place and delicatessen stores where you find spices from the 1000 and 1 nights, olives in all forms, dried tomatoes, dates and figs.
Food Scene
Famous Restaurant. Author Jean-Claude Izzo wrote in his "The Marseille Trilogy" that you fond there the best pizza of Marseille.
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Chez Etienne
43 Rue LoretteFamous Restaurant. Author Jean-Claude Izzo wrote in his "The Marseille Trilogy" that you fond there the best pizza of Marseille.
Real japanese Restaurant run by japanese family. Well-know for there "takoyaki". Don't forget to try the famous japanese drink "Calpis". Don't go there if you look for sushi. They prepare other plates
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Takosan
36 Rue du Petit PuitsReal japanese Restaurant run by japanese family. Well-know for there "takoyaki". Don't forget to try the famous japanese drink "Calpis". Don't go there if you look for sushi. They prepare other plates
Famous café and Bar. Author Jean-Claude Izzo wrote in his "The Marseille Trilogy" that it has the most beautiful view on the old harbour. The prices are high, but it's very elegant and worth it.
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La Samaritaine
2 Quai du PortFamous café and Bar. Author Jean-Claude Izzo wrote in his "The Marseille Trilogy" that it has the most beautiful view on the old harbour. The prices are high, but it's very elegant and worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous bar. Well-known through "The Marseille Trilogy" by famous author Jean Claude Izzo. In summer they do a concert on the its terrasse every thursday evening. Five steps away from home!
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Bar des 13 Coins
45 Rue Sainte-FrançoiseFamous bar. Well-known through "The Marseille Trilogy" by famous author Jean Claude Izzo. In summer they do a concert on the its terrasse every thursday evening. Five steps away from home!
Very good wine bar. The prices are not low, but the wines and the location are excellent!
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La Part Des Anges
33 Rue SainteVery good wine bar. The prices are not low, but the wines and the location are excellent!