Popular places to visit
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Cassis Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Marseille.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Prado Beach
Lie on the sand, join a game of beach rugby or take to the Mediterranean skies at Marseille’s favorite summertime beach.
Borely Park
Explore the floral scents, formal designs and hidden treasures at Marseille’s favorite park and one of France’s most notable gardens.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Marseille.
Things to do
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille
Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better
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Other neighbourhoods around La Timone
Chanot - Stade Velodrome
Noted for its waterfront views and coffeehouses, there's plenty to explore in Chanot - Stade Velodrome. Top attractions like Velodrome Stadium and International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station or Rond-Point du Prado Station to see more of the city.
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.
Saint-Charles
Saint-Charles is known for its waterfront views, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at St. Charles Station.
Prado-Perier
Noted for its seaside views and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Prado-Perier. Top attractions like International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Velodrome Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to see more of the city.
1st Arrondissement
La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum are top sights in 1st Arrondissement, and you should be sure to explore the captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station to see more sights in the area.
Périer
Périer might not have many top sights, but International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Notre-Dame de la Garde are two attractions nearby that you can check out.