La Canebiere

You can learn about the history of Marseille with a trip to Cours Julien. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

The long history of France’s oldest city is on display in a new, innovative space, which celebrates more than 2,600 years of Marseille’s restless spirit.

Stroll through the remains of Marseille’s port that is more than 2,000 years old and imagine the clamor and clang of ships docking against the stone walls.

Find out about the history of Marseille when you take a trip to Saint Vincent de Paul Church. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

A splendid example of southern European Baroque architecture, this building has presided over Marseille’s Vieux Port for almost 350 years.

A vibrant culture and museum complex serves as an artistic hub for Marseille, in a building that was once a 17th-century shelter for the homeless.