Discover Marseille 5th with Ibis Hotel

This walk takes you through the peaceful Saint-Pierre district, in the heart of the city of Marseille. It's best known for its cemetery, established in the mid-19th century. Today, families love the area, which boasts schools, numerous shops, a village atmosphere and good transport links (tramway, metro, bus and main roads). The starting point for this exploration of the neighborhood is the "Sainte-Thérèse" streetcar stop, on the T1 line towards "les Caillols". Follow Boulevard Sainte-Thérèse until you reach the rear of the Saint-Pierre church (1). Join the church square and admire the Art Deco facade on your right. At the corner of the square, turn right into rue Pascal Ruinat, which leads to the Louis Loucheur housing complex (2). After crossing the housing estate, whose facades are painted in a monochrome of orange, follow the railroad tracks to reach boulevard Daumas. At the end, turn right under the arch. You're now on the chemin de Saint-Jean du Désert. When you reach the traffic circle, turn left onto boulevard Jeanne d'Arc and walk back towards the railroad (3). You'll pass the Cristal Limiñana company (4) and the cabaret l'étoile bleue (5). Continue straight ahead on boulevard Jeanne d'Arc (6) until you come to the church of Saint-Pierre, then turn right. Rue Ruinat (7) leads to Rue Saint-Pierre (8). If you're observant, you'll notice that the Saint-Pierre district is home to many small buildings with tiled roofs, representative of traditional Marseille architecture. Turn left into rue Saint-Pierre and drive 300 meters to the main entrance to the cemetery (9). It's like entering a hemicycle extended by a vast magnolia-lined avenue. On either side of the alley are the tombs of the Marseilles bourgeoisie, who made Marseilles famous from 1850 onwards (10). Walk straight ahead to reach a little-known site: a military crypt (11). Continue straight ahead until you reach the 4th intersection (12), then turn left until you reach the depository. Turn right and climb the stairs. On the way, you'll come across several remarkable graves (13) and (14). Go straight on until you reach a staircase, then turn left to reach a secondary gate which takes you out of the cemetery. Go left down rue Saint-Pierre until you reach the remains of an aqueduct on your right (15). Continue straight ahead, skirting the streetcar tracks (16) and (17). The walk ends at the "Saint-Pierre" stop on tramway T1, which takes you back to the city center.

This itinerary lets you explore the Réformés district on foot, ideally located in Marseille's 1st arrondissement. Come and discover the many architectural curiosities hidden within. In the Réformés district, you'll have to look up to see the sights we're about to show you. The starting point for this walk is opposite the Eglise des Réformés (1), built in neo-Gothic style. Although its spires rise to a height of 75 meters, it holds no special place in the hearts of Marseillais. Walk up the Cours Franklin Roosevelt until you come to the Maison Castel (2). Retrace your steps and turn right into rue Saint-Savournin. Cross Boulevard de la Libération and continue straight ahead on Rue Bernex. When you reach boulevard Longchamp, walk a few meters down the boulevard to stop briefly at number 18. This is where you'll come across the first high relief dedicated to the Virgin Mary (3). Cross Boulevard Longchamp and take Boulevard National almost opposite to reach the building at number 9 (4). Continue along rue de la Rotonde, which runs along the north side of the Picon factory. Number 63 is the birthplace of Gaby Deslys, the internationally-renowned (in her day) singer and music-hall star who owned a sublime "folie" on the Corniche, the Villa Gaby (285 Corniche Kennedy). Admire the decorative elements of the entrance porch at number 16, headquarters of the "Les Excursionnistes de Marseille" association (5). A few more steps and you'll arrive at Place Alexandre Labadie (6). Turn right into Rue des Héros and follow it all the way up. At the far right, you'll see a large statue of a golden Virgin (7). Staying on the sidewalk on the Virgin's side, walk down Boulevard de la Liberté, looking up to admire the richly-decorated façade with its expressive faces and cat's mouths. The entrance, at number 46, is also adorned with two atlatls. However, we can't tell you the name of the architect. It's not known. At 23 rue de la Grande Armée, you'll discover a Greek Orthodox church (8). Then you reach Square Stalingrad, where you'll find a beautiful Art Nouveau fountain, the Danaïdes fountain (9). This square is particularly pleasant, as it is well shaded. Go downhill a little further and take the allée Gambetta. Three points of interest stand side by side: The Monument des Mobiles (10), the Byzantine building (11) and the Zarafa giraffe (12). The stroll ends on the upper part of the Canebière, renowned for its cultural and leisure establishments: the Artplexe cinema (13), with its rooftop café-restaurant, the Théâtre de l'Odéon (14) and the Théâtre du Gymnase (15).

Perched on the foothills of the Colline de la Garde, the Vauban district oscillates between tradition and modernity. With its "village" feel, you'll find renowned gourmet shops and designer boutiques. The starting point for this urban hike is the path that leads down beside the large cross at the foot of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. This is where the funicular once started. Pedestrian signposts make it easy to follow the route, which is all downhill, taking in the discreet alleyways and little-known staircases that Marseille is famous for. At rue Edmond Rostand, you enter the Antiquaires district and reach Place Castellane.

Follow this short stroll to discover the Saint Charles neighbourhood. When one mentions the name Saint-Charles, the SNCF station (1) is the first thing that comes to mind. Indeed, it stands out for several reasons. But it is also a neighborhood that has been transforming for several years and is becoming an university hub that we will introduce to you. We suggest arriving at Saint-Charles by metro and crossing the hall to reach Narvik Square (where the current drop-off point for motorists is located). On your left, first notice a stele (2). If you look further to the left, there is a large 15-story building in yellow/beige. In front of it stands the Golden Virgin (3). Cross the square to access the station's "masterpiece": its staircase and panoramic view of part of the city (4). Admire the sweeping view of Boulevard d'Athènes, the street art mural (5), and Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica. Walk along the other side of the station to reach stairs that lead to Boulevard Maurice Bourdet. Cross and descend Boulevard Charles Nédélec. At the third intersection, turn right onto Rue Joseph Biaggi where you'll find the Bourse de Travail (6). Continue straight and skirt around the EMD Management School. Go up Rue Frédéric Ozanam until you reach Avenue du Général Leclerc, which you descend on the left. On the other side of the boulevard, you'll see the Saint-Charles campus, the original university site. Notably, there is a large rectangular peristyle building (7). Then you pass by a stele dedicated to General Leclerc (8). A flight of stairs takes you to the foot of the Toyoko Inn hotel (9). Enter on the left into Porte d'Aix Park (10). Follow the central path to reach the forecourt of the Arc de Triomphe (11). As you can see, this area designed by Euroméditerranée has undergone a major transformation over the past decade. Until recently, the A7 motorway divided the neighborhood in two, as it ended at the triumphal arch. The area is transforming with the construction of new student residences, numerous schools, the consolidation of three universities (specifically, the faculties of architecture, landscape, and urban planning), the creation of an inter-university library, and most importantly, the addition of a major asset: the inauguration of a brand new park in the heart of the city. The Saint-Charles district now positions itself as an urban campus. For more information: www.euromediterranee.fr In line with the Arc de Triomphe, cross Boulevard Charles Nédelec. In front of you, Rue d'Aix descends, which changes names several times over more than 6 kilometers, to reach the Mazargues district. It is one of the main north-south axes of the city. Sharpen your gaze, you should at least see the column of the fountain in Place Castellane, located 2 kilometers away. Finish your visit at the forecourt of the Regional Hotel, Place Gilberto Bosques. The Regional Council consists of two buildings that were built between 1984 and 1991 in the Butte des Carmes district. The forecourt of the Regional Hotel houses 3 remarkable elements (12).

Take a free tour of the Noailles district, also known as the belly of Marseille. Noailles is made up of narrow streets where Marseillais come to stock up on spices, condiments, flavors and fragrances of all kinds! You'll find ingredients from all over the world. Exoticism guaranteed. The discovery of the Noailles district begins on the Cours Saint-Louis (2), Marseille's "ground zero". Since 1927, it's here, precisely at the corner of the Canebière and Cours Belsunce, that the numbering of buildings along all the city's streets has been determined. It's also kilometer zero for measuring the distance between Marseille and other French cities. Cours Saint-Louis extends into rue de Rome. Turn left into rue Méolan, where you'll find the famous shop founded by Père Blaize (3). At the end of the street, turn right onto rue d'Aubagne. At the next street, turn right again onto rue Vacon. On your left is rue Halle Delacroix, with its outstanding exotic goods merchants, such as Tam-Ky. Cross the square to reach rue Rouvière and continue up it to the left. Turn left down rue d'Aubagne to the crossroads with rue Longue des Capucins. This is where you'll find Saladin's cave of 1,000 spices (5). Continue straight on to the district's only fishmonger, du Lamparo, at the corner of Marché des Capucins and Marché de Noailles. Turn left down Rue des Feuillants onto La Canebière (1). Walk down the Canebière, then turn left into rue des Récolettes, where you'll discover another of the city's outstanding shops: the "Empereur" hardware store (8). Take time to explore this store, which is approaching 100 years of existence. There's a beautiful section of antique toys upstairs. As you leave the store, the neon sign of the Cours Saint-Louis pharmacy will lead you back to the starting point of this tour.

This easy walking tour combines beautiful facades along the streets with panoramic views and grand monuments. The route is suitable for strollers. * The itinerary begins on the Canebière, a mythical and historic artery, lined with majestic facades, which in its heyday was home to grand hotels and the most beautiful cafés in Marseille. At number 9 is the Palais de la Bourse, the chamber of commerce and industry. Rue Beauvau leads to the Opera House. It was partially destroyed by fire in 1919, hence its Art Deco facade. At the back of the building. * Turn right onto rue Francis Davso which leads to the Cours Estienne d'Orves. A real city within the city, the Arcenaulx were the former warehouses of the arsenal of the royal galleys at the time of Louis XIV. Today, this Italian-style square is an attractive district with its cafés, restaurants and artists' galleries. * Parallel to this is the Rue Sainte, which leads to the Abbaye Saint-Victor, join it. Stop at the Four des Navettes, the oldest bakery in Marseille (1781) where you can taste the navettes, a dry orange blossom cookie typical of Marseille and very popular with gourmets. To the right of the Bertie Albrecht square, enjoy the panoramic view of the Old Port and the old city. * Then head for Fort Saint-Nicolas (17th century), the work of the Chevalier de Clerville. During the construction of the Palais du Pharo, the fort was cut in two, in order to create an access road and that is why today, Fort Saint-Nicolas is composed of Fort d'Entrecasteaux for the upper part and Fort Ganteaume for the lower part. * When you arrive in front of the gates of the Palais du Pharo, cross the public garden which offers other magnificent views of Marseille.

Discover the shopping streets of the city center and join the Antiquaires district. Three parallel and perpendicular streets are home to a wide range of shops, often housed in former townhouses. Departing from the Marseille Convention and Visitors Bureau, this urban stroll takes you through neighborhoods that developed in the 18th and 19th centuries. Look up and you'll see beautiful facades that bear witness to a sumptuous era. All these shopping streets in downtown Marseille cater for all tastes and budgets. You'll find all the major luxury brands, international chain store brands and small retailers offering very low-priced goods.

The shortest route to the Basilica square takes 45 minutes on foot. The return journey takes less time, just 30 minutes for the most direct route. The most direct route up from the Tourist Office is as follows: walk down the Canebière to Quai des Belges. Pass under Norman Foster's shade to walk along the Quai de Rive-Neuve. At the ferry landing, turn left into Rue Fort Notre-Dame, which leads up to Place de la Corderie, Henry Bergasse. Then take the Rue des Brusques, which leads to the Cours Pierre Puget. Reach the entrance to the Puget hill garden and follow the winding road through the garden to reach Rue Abbé Dassy. Make another effort to climb Rue Vauvenargues. The climb ends with the Montée de l'Oratoire Way of the Cross. Suggested return route: "les traviolles du quartier Vauban" (www.marseille-tourisme.com/offres/randonnee-dans-les-traviolles-du-quartier-vauban-marseille-6eme-fr-3010230/)

This urban walk starts on the Canebière: it will lead you to the Palais Longchamp and its monumental fountain. The route follows the Cours Saint Louis, the "Petit Cours" which takes its name from Louis d'Anjou. This is where the first santon fair was held in 1803. Then we enter the Noailles district. In a colorful effervescence, dive into the Mediterranean cultures and discover the different stalls. Once you have crossed the boulevard Garibaldi, you reach the rue du Théâtre Français. Italian style theater and baptized for a time "French theater" to mark its vocation dedicated to the French literature. Then you reach the upper part of the Canebière again. There we find a self-service book terminal in the shape of a giraffe to pay homage to the famous Zarafa, evoked in the urban stroll that leads to the Prefecture and the Monument aux Mobiles which celebrates the soldiers of the Garde Mobile of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. At the very end of the Canebière, you find yourself facing the Saint-Vincent de Paul church, nicknamed "les Réformés" because it is located on the site of the chapel of the Augustins Réformés. Its 2 spires rise 70 meters above the Canebière. As you walk up the majestic avenue of plane trees on boulevard Longchamp, you will see on your right the mansion that houses the Grobet-Labadie museum. To end this urban stroll, you can discover the Palais Longchamp which was built to celebrate the arrival of the waters of the Durance in Marseille. Discover also its museums and its English garden.

🔧 Practical Info Before You Go : Start: Indigo Parking – Centre Bourse Duration: 1h30 (non-stop, without visits, swims, or breaks) up to 5 hours if taking your time Distance: 18 km Bring: Water, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuit !!   🗺️ Step-by-Step Itinerary : Start from Indigo Parking – Centre Bourse, right in the city center. A few turns of the pedals take you down to the waterfront and the striking Mucem and Cosquer Cave exhibit on J4 Esplanade, a wide open space facing the Frioul Islands. Continue up toward the imposing Cathedral of La Major, then wander through the colorful alleyways of Le Panier, the oldest and most picturesque district in Marseille. Cruise down to the Ombrière by Norman Foster, the mirrored canopy that hovers above the Old Port, then cross over to reach the elegant Palais du Pharo, offering a superb view over the harbor. Ride along the sea to the Plage des Catalans, then head to the charming Vallon des Auffes, a tiny traditional fishing port carved into the coastline. Keep going through Malmousque, then Maldormé, and skirt the Anse de la Fausse Monnaie — peaceful coves with crystal-clear water. Pedal up through Parc Valmer, then take on the iconic Corniche Kennedy, a scenic balcony overlooking the Mediterranean, lined with villas, carved stone walls, and sweeping sea views. Take a refreshing break at the Plage du Prophète, one of Marseille’s most popular beaches: shallow water, a relaxed family vibe, and perfect for a quick dip. Then comes the climb to Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, affectionately called La Bonne Mère. It’s the steepest part of the route — but also the most rewarding. From the esplanade, the 360° view over the city, islands, port and sea is truly breathtaking. Descend through Parc Puget, a quiet green escape, before stopping at the historic Abbaye Saint-Victor, a powerful monument to 15 centuries of Christian presence. Finally, wrap up your journey at the Citadel (Fort Saint-Nicolas). Entry is free, and a small hidden bar at the top offers a stunning view over the Old Port — the perfect place for one last drink to celebrate your ride. 🌇 Don’t Miss: One Last Drink with a View Over the Old Port Climb up to the Citadel (free access) and grab a seat at the small bar perched on top. The view is incredible, the vibe is peaceful… A perfect ending to your Marseille cycling adventure.

Air-conditioned hotel in the city center, 100 meters from the Timone metro station, the Timone hospital and the Conception hospital. Restaurants and shops nearby, closed parking, safe in the rooms. The hotel is in line with the Accor group's Planet 21 proramme, which is based on fout strategics axes: acting with its employees, involving its customers, co-innovating with its partners. Working with local communities and two key issues: food and buildings.

Aniseed-flavored aperitifs are part of the Mediterranean heritage and a symbol of Provence.

Adagio Marseille Timone has 114 flats including 92 studios and 22 suites. The flats have been decorated by the designer Didier Gomez who wanted to offer a place of excellence so that everyone feels better than in a hotel. Elegant and practical, each flat has a calm, contemporary feel. And because your sleep is precious, we have taken particular care in choosing your bedding. Studios: ranging in size from 20 to 31 m², the studios offer a well-equipped living space, office area, kitchen and bathroom. They are very comfortable and fully equipped with twin or king-size beds. Studios are designed for a maximum occupancy of 2 people. Suites: 22 spacious suites ranging from 31 to 36 m² can accommodate up to 4 people. They feature a beautiful bedroom with its own bathroom, a living room with an office area and a fully-equipped kitchen opening onto a dining area. With its resolutely contemporary and refined design, this residence is first and foremost comfortable, practical and pleasant to live in. Located close to the Dôme, Parc Chanot and Orange Velodrome stadium, Adagio Marseille Timone is ideally situated just off the A50 motorway. Marseille city centre is just 50 metres away by metro. 114 flats await you for your short, medium and long stays. Facilities and services. The bathrooms have a bath/shower, heated towel rail and hairdryer. Bath products are designed by perfumer Blaise Mautin. The kitchens are equipped with crockery and cutlery, dishwasher, grill and microwave, kettle and ceramic hob. Each flat has wired broadband internet, a flat-screen TV, a safe and individually dimmable air conditioning. Baby cots are not included in the maximum occupancy of the flats. Hot buffet breakfast service with access to the terrace. Fitness centre and sauna with free access. Wi-Fi access throughout the residence. Free Wi-Fi throughout the residence and in all flats. Private, secure car park.

A long-established name in the region, with effective actions in the field to bring knowledge of contemporary art to a diverse population, the association works to promote both young and established artists.

La Boîte à Sardine is a fishmonger and a restaurant. All the dishes are made with Mediterranean products from the local fishery. We work with seasonal products (bass, sea bream, sole, monkfish, sardines and squid) accompanied by seasonal vegetables in ratatouille. Some of our specialties: anemone fritters, small red mullet à la marseillaise or fish and chips with whiting, aioli and panisses.

The atmosphere is simple, sober and welcoming, but above all convivial. The founders of Le Cercle Rouge wanted to recreate a good-natured spirit that brings together enthusiasts and lovers of food and spirits. The furniture chosen for this décor is equally simple, cosy, comfortable and harmonious. It lends itself to the good atmosphere sought by the creators of Le Cercle Rouge. As you can see, Le Cerce Rouge isn't just a restaurant: it's a unique place where every moment is a pleasure to experience. Gathering with friends or family around deliciously prepared dishes and carefully selected drinks: these are the promises made by this very singular establishment.

Based on a concept that is unique in Europe, the POMGE is designed for both the general public and seasoned athletes.

You're trapped in an extraordinary place. As you look around, you notice strange things, locked chests, messages: clues that may help you get out. Can your team solve the riddles and escape before it's too late? The activity lasts 45 minutes + 10 minutes briefing and debriefing. Put to the test by riddles combining cunning and agility, you'll have to work as a team and keep a cool head, despite the surprises that will mark your adventure. Our first theme is the laboratory of Professor Zamonov, a nice but slightly deranged guy working on some very dangerous viral strains... a few sweats ahead. A fun, new and offbeat activity: this new concept is particularly well-suited to families, as teens and parents have just as much fun and share a good time together. Wit, not muscle: with us, there's no physical test, just your wits and agility. Take a break: in case of bad weather, or to take a breather between two walks (our rooms are air-conditioned). Suitable for everyone: although the game is described as a challenge, the puzzles are accessible to all (and it's not all geeky - no Star Wars references!). Easy access: we're located right in the heart of Marseille, at 4 rue Barthélémy.

In the heart of Marseille, we offer you to stay in a private mansion dating from the 19th century. A meeting between Haussmannian architecture and a typically southern atmosphere. The residence "Les Tomettes" is located a few steps from the train station and only a few minutes from the Old Port of Marseille. After enjoying a walk in the heat of the south you can enjoy a well-deserved rest, take a typical southern nap in the coolness of your room, listen to the silence, daydream under high ceilings and enjoy the whiteness and the stripped style of "Les Tomettes". We will receive you in three rooms of character, each with its own particularity. Each of the rooms is autonomous with a free and independent access to our private parts located at the first floor. We propose you to have your breakfast in common with the occupants of the other rooms in a room overlooking our private garden, or according to your desire, in the privacy of your room. On the night table, art books, books on the fireplace, some furniture found at the flea market of Marseille and restored by me are integrated into the choice of contemporary elements that will compose your room. You will be immersed in a relaxing atmosphere and especially thanks to a comfortable bedding you will have a good rest.

Located in the heart of the Phocaean city, the restaurant Le Relais Corse welcomes you every day to make you discover the most authentic and typical flavors of the island of Beauty. Come and taste the Corsican specialities: Here everything is home-made, with good fresh and seasonal products coming straight from the Island of Beauty! Figatelli, coppa, shepherd's cheese... The finest island cold cuts are at your disposal. We welcome you in a friendly atmosphere and a warm decor to make you cross the Mediterranean for a meal or an aperitif with friends... The menu is translated into English and Spanish.

L'Etoile Bleue is a prestigious cabaret in Marseille: it offers a show that combines dance, song and circus arts.

The church of Saint Michel, of neo-gothic style, is the work of P.M. Bérengier. It is unfinished, especially at the level of the façade: no towers or statuary. To see: the tomb of the abbot Meistre, the stained glass windows of the apse and the great organ. Parish priest : Rémy de Mauvaisin. Masses: Sunday at 10:30 am Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 pm Wednesday at 9 am

The church was built and completed in 1859 by Sixte Rey in a monumental neo-Romanesque style, at the same time as he laid out the cemetery. It was consecrated in 1862. In the 17th century, a small chapel once stood on this site to pay homage to the apostle Saint Peter. Famous nativity scene at Christmas time. Open Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 7pm. Parish priest: Rémy de Mauvaisin. Mass Saturday 18h, Thursday 8h30

Illabo is a creative residency in downtown Marseille. It welcomes children for various artistic courses, workshops and internships throughout the year!

Palais Longchamp : under the sign of culture and nature . In some squares, the playgrounds can still be used but are placed under the responsibility of parents who must ensure that sanitary instructions are respected and, in particular, that the children are physically distanced. Protected as a Historic Monument, Parc Longchamp, which is currently being reconstructed, has been built up over time through the stratification of different projects, imagined or carried out on the site, since the 19th century. The Longchamp Park, the Borély Park, the Magalone Garden and the 26th Centenary Park were awarded the "remarkable garden" label by the Ministry of Culture in 2005. In Marseille, as in all of Provence, water control remained a major problem until the construction of the Marseille canal to supply the city with water from the Durance. On July 8, 1847, the water arrived on the Longchamp plateau, following the canal traced by the Ponts et Chaussées engineer, Frantz Major de Montricher, transforming at the same time, the Marseilles landscape. To celebrate this event, the architect Henry Espérandieu conceived in 1862 a large-scale project including a monumental fountain surrounded by two wings, one housing the Museum of Natural History and the other the Museum of Fine Arts. He then designed a double staircase encircling the fountain to access his museums, behind which are three gardens. The public garden called "du plateau" was inaugurated in 1869, at the same time as the water tower, while the "jardin de l'Observatoire" was created between 1863 and 1864. Under the garden of the plateau, two superimposed rooms were built to collect the waters of the canal of Marseille which were decanted there before being redistributed in the city. These basins, an essential element of the hydraulic system, buried and supported by a forest of pillars, will soon be restored. Finally, the Zoological Garden, open to the people of Marseille since 1854, illustrates the passion of the Second Empire for exoticism and travel. A victim of public disaffection, the zoo closed in 1987. The cages, now deserted, evoke the great era of the zoo, in which the big cats themselves only had a few square meters to escape their boredom. Of the three gardens created, only two are open to the public today: the "plateau garden" and the "zoological garden". The "jardin du plateau", conceived by Espérandieu as a setting for the "Palais Longchamp" and created behind the water tower, was laid out in the French style, in the spirit of Edouard André. The wide, winding paths highlight the sculpted group representing the Durance River and the stalactite-adorned waterfall celebrating the arrival of the Canal in Marseille. The transparency of the central body of the water tower allows a perspective view of the city. The zoological garden belongs to the current of "picturesque" or "English" gardens integrating a reconstituted nature and giving pride of place to decorative elements. One can still observe a bandstand, some orientalist structures (the giraffe and elephant pavilions and the wild animal cages decorated with turquoise ceramics), rock garden elements (the seal cascade, the aviary and the bear cage) and a "rustic" hut, formerly occupied by ostriches. Other cages are adorned with naïve paintings and feature decorated fences and brick houses.

Created in 1819 driven by the Marquis of Montgrand, mayor of Marseille and Comte "Earl" de Villeneuve, Bouches du Rhône préfet. The muséum gathers XVIII th century cabinet of curiosity of the city and state donations. One of Europe's finest water towers, built in 1869 by architect Henry Espérandieu, it houses Marseille's two oldest museums: Beaux-Arts and Histoire naturelle. Awarded the "Musée de France" label in 2002, the Museum stands out for the scientific quality and heritage of its collections. A meeting place for the cultures and natural spaces of Europe and the Mediterranean, it offers a wide variety of naturalist curiosities. The "Land of Evolution" permanent exhibition, inaugurated in 2020, invites visitors to discover the Living World and the Earth that surrounds us. It combines past and present biodiversity, questioning the influence of our species on the recent evolution of living things. The exhibition offers poetic and contemplative pauses in a scenography that blends with the historic setting of the Palais. The history of life on Earth is explained in an original way, around 7 major sequences. Each one deals with a different function of life, illustrating a range of adaptations, in as many different forms, colors and organs, reflecting biodiversity. Permanent exhibition area: 1,200 Temporary exhibition area: 400

Grobet-Labadié museum houses, in a beautifuk XIXth century private mansion owning rich collections belonging to a merchant family from the Marseille bourgeoisie, at its heigh after 1848. After Louis Grobet's death in 1917, Marie Grobet bequeathed the private mansion and all the collection it housed to the city of Marseille. Reflecting the tastes of a refined bourgeois society, fascinated and seduced by all forms of art, the French collections assembled in the second half of the 19th century admirably illustrate the artistic electicism of the " enlightened " connoisseurs of that time. The XVIII th century occupied a major part in collections of the museum however High middle age, the Rebirth and XIX centrury are also represented. Guided public tours on saturdays and sundays at 3 pm. On appointment for groups. Worshops for children during holidays. Library opened to public, on wednesdays and fridays all day long . On thursday afternoons on appointment. Museum welcome scolarship groups for on reservations. Surface permanent exhibitions: 550 Surface temporary exhibition : 0

The boulevard Longchamp. This boulevard with its plane trees was created by an association of owners who, after having left it to the city to open the boulevard in the 1830s, built apartment buildings and private mansions. The boulevard Longchamp with its plane trees was created by an owners association. They let the city open the boulevard in the 1830s and then built apartment buildings for rent and private mansions. This was an immediate success, and soon a quarter with a very homogenic architectural style developed. Here can be found the typical " three-window " building, a design often repeated in several quarters of Marseille. The observatory, the oldest scientific establishement of Marseille, will soon celebrate its 300th birthday. Before the transformation of the Longchamp plateau, it was installed in the Accoules quarter, in the old part of Marseille in the Collège de Sainte-Croix, where it was created in 1702 by the Jesuits by royal order. The observatory is attached to the Ministry of National Education and the CNRS research organization. Today it is a processing centre for data obtained from the largest telescopes of the world and from sclale space experiments, and also a laboratory for the development of instruments. The main research themes are at present aimed at the study of galaxies and interstellar environment. Since January 2000, the observatory has expanded by becoming, together with the Laboratoire d'Astronomie Spatiale at Trois Lucs in Marseille and the Observatoire de Haute Provence, the Observatoire Astronomique Marseille Provence attached to the University of Provence. Apart from its research activity, the observatory is open to the general public and school groups and regularly proposes educational activities on astronomy. The association Andromède organizes exhibitions, school visits, group visits (children and adults), lectures, sky observations and planetarium shows. Furthermore, the observatory has a very fine room of old instruments which the Patrimoine group presents to the general public and school groups. The Palais Longchamp. The city had a shortage of water and since the 16th century, there had been a plan to dig a canal to supply Marseille with water from the river Durance. The water problem became an obsession for the municipality in the 19th centuury, aggravated by a cholera epidemic in 1835. From 1838 onwards, projects for the digging of this canal were designed finally the plan of the public works engineer Franz Mayor de Montrichier was adopted. To dig this canal of 85 kilometres, underground ducts and 18 aqueduct bridges had to be made. This took 10 years, helped by the tenacity of certain councillors like Mayor Consolat. Right from the beginning of the works in 1839, a monumental reservoir to celebrate this so precious water was planned. After several projects, the design of the architect of Notre-Dame de la Garde, Henry Espérandieu, was chosen to build the most remarkable of all edifices constructed during the Second Empire. Usually, the front is 7 metres wide and the depth of the building is 14 metres. According to the means and the wishes of the client, the buildings are more or less decorated especially around the entrance doors and the window frames. Sometimes, the three-window module was doubled and some buildings can have six windows, but these were built later. Apart from the three-window type, you can see private mansions built for only one family with very fine decoration. Most of these buildings have a garden, and those with even numbers open towards the south. This shows that the quality of living was already one of the preoccupations of 19th century architects. This historic building, inaugurated in 1869, commemorates the arrival of the water of the canal between the river Durance and Marseille. On the same site, it brought together the Museum of Fine Arts, which before was in the former Bernadines chapel, the Museum Natural History, a botanic park and a zoo. The rich decoration of the building evokes the abundance and fertility brought by the water of the canal. Here sculpture has a dominating role, and this work was entrusted to the greatest artists of that period. The famous animal sculptor Antoine Louis Barye created the lions and the tigers of the entrance, and the monumental fountain in the centre of the row of columns is the work of Jules Cavelier. It represents the river Durance surrounded by figures symbolizing the vines and wheat on a cart pulled by the bulls of Camargue. The interior decoration of the museums is also remarkable. The main stairs of the Fine Arts Museum are adorned by two large painting by Puvis de Cavannes, commissioned in 1867: Marseille, the Greek colony and Marseille, Gateway to the Orient. In the Provence room, painted by Raphaël Ponson, the museum has preserved a fine example of historical museography. The Fine arts Museum, installed in the left wing of the building. In the right wing of the building the Museum of Natural History has been instaled since 1869.

Delicious grilled meats prepared over an open fire.

New restaurant opened in the Camas district whose menu will vary according to the seasons and desires, with a strong Asian influence (including India), while keeping a Mediterranean base. The products are fresh, the eggs are organic, the chicken is red label: all homemade. Examples of specialties: Chennai red curry, fennel and grilled tofu with spices. Greek salad Uelese style (the chef is from New Zealand): roasted eggplant cubes, feta, pan-fried tomatoes, black olives, coriander and mint. Half-cooked mackerel filet on a Spanish ajo blanco sauce. Range of drinks 80% organic with local products. Three breakfast formulas: 5,50€ coffee or long coffee, fruit juice and toast 6,50 € double coffee or tea or hot chocolate, fruit juice and toast 7,50 € coffee with juice and toast Extra charge for squeezed orange 1,50

This restaurant, located behind the Pathé cinema, offers Italian and Provencal cuisine. Limoncello, an Italian spirit, is offered at the end of the meal.

Vietnamese and Chinese specialties.

French cuisine using fresh market produce, served in the dining room or on the covered terrace in a country-style setting.

A light, authentic and tasty Japanese cuisine served in a calm and simple setting. Sushi, sashimi, grilled meat and seafood. Dishes to take away. Reservation recommended.

L'Atelier is open from Tuesday to Friday for a quick lunch or more...As for Dkalé, a gourmet aperitif on Thursday and Friday evenings... Fresh produce cooked in a vintage, quirky atmosphere.

Brasserie, restaurant, coffee shop, daily specials, home-made pastries, on site or to take away, at Cinq Avenues. Tearoom Local produce, organic coffee, over 200 local and world craft beers on tap or to take away.

Restaurant of Spanish cuisine, tapas in the evening and traditional at noon, including a room, a lounge in a veranda overlooking a landscaped garden, facing south but with trees. Exhibitions of paintings or photos every month.

Since its creation in 1934, it has always preserved traditional French, Provençal and Corsican cuisine. Just 5 minutes from the Vieux Port, at the top of the Canebière, close to the Palais Longchamp, the Cinq Avenues, the Cinéma Pathémadeleine, the Musée Grobet Labadie and a few minutes from the Mucem, the restaurant le Vieux Moulin welcomes you in a chic and sober decor. All year round, we are at your service for a romantic meal or a group meal.

Air-conditioned hotel in the city center, 100 meters from the Timone metro station, the Timone hospital and the Conception hospital. Restaurants and shops nearby, closed parking, safe in the rooms. The hotel is in line with the Accor group's Planet 21 proramme, which is based on fout strategics axes: acting with its employees, involving its customers, co-innovating with its partners. Working with local communities and two key issues: food and buildings.

Enjoy the comfort of a new 3-star hotel with 39 rooms, combining design and new technologies, ideally located in the center of Marseille, near the Timone and the Conception It is equipped with a swimming pool, a fitness room, a sunny rooftop and the Canal + bouquet including BeIN Sport. Breakfast is served as a buffet from 6am to 10:30am, but we can adapt to your schedule according to your needs. The hotel takes advantage of the multimodality of Marseille's transport system within a radius of 100 meters for your comfort and to allow you to reach the Saint-Charles train station, the Old Port, the Mucem at Notre-Dame de la Garde, the Velodrome stadium, the General Council or the beaches in a few minutes. Cassis or Aix-en-Provence are a few dozen minutes away by train or car.

Just 10 minutes from the Dome, Parc Chanot and the Velodrome stadium, the Ibis Timone hotel is ideally located at the exit of the A50 freeway. The city center of Marseille is accessible by metro, located 50 meters away. The establishment has a Courtepaille Comptoir restaurant (light food), more than 2 x 27m2 modular meeting rooms or a 54m2 room, a Wifi connection, a terrace and a bar open 24/24. 89 air-conditioned rooms are available for reservation. The hotel offers a private covered parking.

Book your room now at the B&B Marseille Timone hotel in the 5th arrondissement. Looking for an affordable hotel in Marseille in La Timone area? The hotel is close to La Timone metro station, giving access to line 1 and Marseille's Vieux Port in just few minutes. If you are looking for a solution of accommodation close to La Timone hospital, know that the hotel is facing the university hospital and is very appreciated by families and relatives of hospitalized people.

Adagio Marseille Timone has 114 flats including 92 studios and 22 suites. The flats have been decorated by the designer Didier Gomez who wanted to offer a place of excellence so that everyone feels better than in a hotel. Elegant and practical, each flat has a calm, contemporary feel. And because your sleep is precious, we have taken particular care in choosing your bedding. Studios: ranging in size from 20 to 31 m², the studios offer a well-equipped living space, office area, kitchen and bathroom. They are very comfortable and fully equipped with twin or king-size beds. Studios are designed for a maximum occupancy of 2 people. Suites: 22 spacious suites ranging from 31 to 36 m² can accommodate up to 4 people. They feature a beautiful bedroom with its own bathroom, a living room with an office area and a fully-equipped kitchen opening onto a dining area. With its resolutely contemporary and refined design, this residence is first and foremost comfortable, practical and pleasant to live in. Located close to the Dôme, Parc Chanot and Orange Velodrome stadium, Adagio Marseille Timone is ideally situated just off the A50 motorway. Marseille city centre is just 50 metres away by metro. 114 flats await you for your short, medium and long stays. Facilities and services. The bathrooms have a bath/shower, heated towel rail and hairdryer. Bath products are designed by perfumer Blaise Mautin. The kitchens are equipped with crockery and cutlery, dishwasher, grill and microwave, kettle and ceramic hob. Each flat has wired broadband internet, a flat-screen TV, a safe and individually dimmable air conditioning. Baby cots are not included in the maximum occupancy of the flats. Hot buffet breakfast service with access to the terrace. Fitness centre and sauna with free access. Wi-Fi access throughout the residence. Free Wi-Fi throughout the residence and in all flats. Private, secure car park.

T2 of 35 m2 with a small garden of 25 m2.garden with garden furniture.

The chambre d'hôte, a fully refurbished studio, has a calm, sunny garden with an olive tree, a vegetable garden and a hammock... This bed and breakfast also offers a double bedroom with closet, bedside lamp and bedside table. A living room with television, cupboard, dining area with table and chairs. The kitchen area is equipped with hob, washing machine, microwave oven, mini-oven, cupboard, fridge and freezer. The bathroom has WC, washbasin and shower. The area is quiet, close to the city center and public transport (metro and tramway stations, bus, Saint Charles train station 10 minutes away).

Close to the Cours Julien and its artistic urban spirit, its numerous concert halls, its young designers and its sunny terraces, the Mama Shelter is equidistant from the Vieux Port, the Orange Vélodrome, the Parc des Expos and the St Charles train station. The Mama Shelter's 125 rooms, entirely designed by Philippe Starck, stand in the heart of Marseille with their 5-star bedding. In the restaurant, the central bar and open kitchen are echoed by tables d'hôtes, where you can share simple, generous dishes. A must: the revisited coquillette/ham dish! Every evening, the atmosphere is guaranteed, with a program of stage shows, musical entertainment and other forms of entertainment. Finally, the Mama Shelter also boasts 3 different meeting rooms where you can bring your colleagues together in a creative and relaxed atmosphere. Conveniently, there's a secure garage with 45 parking spaces, including 2 with electric recharging points.

Studio of 30 m2 near the Plaine and the Notre-Dame du Mont metro station, composed of a large living room, a kitchen and a room with toilet. All the necessary facilities are available: air conditioning, WIFI, TV, Senseo coffee machine, toaster, oven, pots and pans, kettle, iron and ironing board. Bed linen and towels are provided. The area is bustling with shops: the Plaine market, mini-market, cheese shop, wine and beer cellars, metro station, bakeries, bars, restaurants, etc. The metro takes you very close to the Vieux Port and St Charles station.

The apartment offers 55 m2 of living space with all the modern comforts with 2 bedrooms for 4 people, located on the 2nd and last floor of a building with 4 apartments. The open-plan, modern, fully-equipped kitchen features a dining area with electric stove, oven, microwave, fridge, toaster, coffee maker and kettle. The living room is furnished with a sofa, coffee table and flat-screen TV. A staircase leads to the two spacious attic bedrooms, each with two single beds. The bathroom has a bath and WC. Parking is available in the surrounding streets. By public transport, you can reach the beaches in around 15 minutes. Stores and restaurants are less than 200 meters from the apartment. The ideal location in the heart of Marseille.