Marseille Short City Escape

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Marseille, France

Duration
3 days
Dates
27 Jun - 29 Jun
Budget
Medium
Activity
Medium
Travel mode
Walking

Description

Marseille offers rich cultural heritage, vibrant street life, and beautiful coastal views. The city is a gateway to explore Provence and enjoy its culinary delights.

Highlights
  • Vieux-Port Fish Market
  • Le Panier
  • MuCEM
  • Calanques National Park
  • Château d'If
  • Notre-Dame de la Garde
  • Palais Longchamp

Itinerary

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  1. A Rabbitfish gets a “flossing” from two cleaner Wrasses.
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08:00 - 09:30

Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille, France

Visit the famous fish market and enjoy breakfast at the market cafes.

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10:00 - 12:00

Le Panier, 13002 Marseille, France

Explore the vibrant neighborhood of Le Panier, known for its narrow streets and charming shops.

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12:30 - 14:00

45 Rue Sainte, 13001 Marseille, France

Lunch at a traditional Provençal restaurant.

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14:30 - 17:00

7 Promenade Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille, France

Tour of the MuCEM - Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.

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19:00 - 21:30

Vieux-Port, 13001 Marseille, France

Dinner at a seafood restaurant overlooking the Old Port.

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21:30 - 22:30

Vieux-Port, 13001 Marseille, France

Evening stroll along the pier to see the sunset.

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  1. A men smokes a cigarette directly at a playground and disturbs a young mother and her son with his smoke – an appeal for more attention and awareness when smoking outdoors. Ein Mann raucht eine Zigarette direkt auf einem Spielplatz und belästigt mit seinem Rauch eine junge Mutter und ihren Sohn – ein Aufruf zu etwas mehr Rücksicht und Achtsamkeit beim Rauchen im Freien.
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08:30 - 11:30

Marseille, France

Morning hike at Calanques National Park.

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  1. Downtown Cassis as seen from Bestuoan beach.
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12:00 - 14:00

Port de Cassis, 13260 Cassis, France

Lunch at a seaside café in Cassis.

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15:00 - 17:00

Île d'If, 13007 Marseille, France

Guided tour of Château d'If.

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17:30 - 19:30

Plages du Prado, 13008 Marseille, France

Free time to relax and explore Marseille's beaches.

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20:00 - 22:00

24 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille, France

Dinner at a rooftop restaurant with views of the city.

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  1. La Notre Dame de la Garde à Marseille
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09:00 - 10:30

Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13281 Marseille, France

Visit the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica for panoramic city views.

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  1. 7:42AM - Saturday walk on my favorite French "Marché" - La Baule 🍓
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11:00 - 12:30

79-33 Rue Estelle, 13001 Marseille, France

Experience local shopping at Marché de Noailles.

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13:00 - 15:00

22 Rue Saint-Saëns, 13001 Marseille, France

Lunch at a traditional bouillabaisse restaurant.

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15:30 - 17:00

Boulevard du Jardin Zoologique, 13004 Marseille, France

Historical tour of Palais Longchamp.

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17:30 - 18:30

13008 Marseille, France

Relax in Parc Borély gardens.

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