Emblematic places in Marseille

Want to know more about Marseille? This can be done in one day, visiting the emblematic places of the city. Follow the guide which will give you an example of a circuit to do in one day through these unmissable places in Marseille and the discovery of the buildings and famous monuments of the city of Marseille.Our starting point is quite naturally the Old Port, the heart of Marseille. From there, climb first on the heights, direction Notre-Dame-de-la Garde. When you arrive in Marseille, you have already noticed it, perched at the top of the hill, visible from any part of the city. Now that you are there, you can admire the breathtaking view of the entire city.Let's go back to the Old Port and go on the quays to explore the fish market. What effervescence you say. It has always been this way. It should not be forgotten that Marseille has a long tradition of fishing, even Louis XIV was there during his passage in the city. Take the ferry boat for free crossing from the Place aux Huiles towards the Hôtel de Ville.Before continuing the walk, first fill the paunch in one of the restaurants on the quays of the Port. Find the fish you saw this morning at the market, but this time on your plate. Taste a good bouillabaisse or another Provençal specialty such as a ratatouille or a tapenade.As we are near the Hotel de Ville, let's take a tour of the Panier district, the Old Marseille. It is here that the first Phocaeans disembarked and founded the ancient city of Massalia, which will become Marseille. These narrow streets have welcomed the most prominent personalities in the past 26 centuries. There were Julius Caesar, Louis XIV, Napoleon III, several presidents of the Republic, and so on.As far as we are, go to Fort Saint-Jean, then we will cross the bridge to make a small detour to the MUCEM, the Museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations. This museum is an eloquent witness to the fact that Marseille is indeed the European capital of culture.The day almost came to an end, we did not see the time pass, absorbed by all that we have seen so far. But there is still time to go up the Canebière to the Palais Longchamp. Once there, we will refine our knowledge of Marseille by visiting the Museum of History before enjoying the verdant nature of the park Longchamp to rest a little. Do you have your camera with you? It is time to make some photos memories with as a backdrop the palace or the fountain.It is time to leave after this day of walk in the emblematic places of Marseille. You can finish the day by strolling in the chic shops located rue Saint-Ferréol, rue Paradis or rue de la République. Discover a few souvenirs from Marseille: soap, santons, pastis, lavender, olive oil, etc.