La Valbarelle Travel Guide
Marseille
Visit La Valbarelle
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 holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit 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 beautiful beaches 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.
Plan de Campagne
Plan de Campagne is just one of the places to see in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Things to do
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques
Aix-en-Provence Small Group Food Tour + Full Meal
Sormiou Calanques National Park Electric Bike Tour from Marseille
La Ciotat: Half-Day Trou Souffleur Rappel & Abseil Adventure
Top hotels in La Valbarelle
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Great location on the harbour for a short stay to see the action on the promenade. Bed and amenities were very good and room was soundproof enough to keep the night traffic noise to a minimum... but during the day, this area is really busy and loud. Did not give the hotel a 5 out 5. As per previous ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Very good location. Very clean. Very good breakfast Staff helpfull and polite. Recomended
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
The property overall is pretty dated. Carpets are old and the King room is pretty small. Quite a bit of cigarette stink in the rooms. Breakfast was very good and of high quality. The spread was pretty wide ranging and laid out veey well. The breakfast was perhaps the highlight of our stay at this ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed
No issues
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Good hotel, staff is not always reliable.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Originals Résidence Aix Schuman
We did not have breakfast at the hotel
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Valbarelle
10th Arrondissement
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in 10th Arrondissement. You might want to make time for a stop at Calanques National Park or Palais Omnisports Marseille Grand-Est.
12th Arrondissement
When in 12th Arrondissement and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Le Dôme or Parc Longchamp and hop on the metro to see more of the city at La Fourragere Station or Saint Barnabé Metro Station.
5th Arrondissement
5th Arrondissement is a destination travellers like for its waterfront views, and you might hop aboard the metro at La Timone Station or Baille Station to explore sights like La Plaine.
Chanot - Stade Velodrome
Noted for its waterfront views and coffee shops, there's plenty to explore in Chanot - Stade Velodrome. Top attractions like Velodrome Stadium and Le Prado 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.
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 Le Prado 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.
