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Nestled on the outskirts of Marseille, Allauch is a true gem of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Staying at COTE SUD HOTELS & RESIDENCES allows you to explore this area rich in history and breathtaking landscapes. Wander through the picturesque streets of Old Allauch, and let yourself be charmed by its typical houses and shaded squares. Don't miss the visit to the Saint Sebastian Church, a b...See more

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Hiking through the countryside, east of Marseille
4.2 km

Hiking through the countryside, east of Marseille

A walk to discover the outlying districts of the city center, nestled at the foot of the Garlaban massif and crossed by diversions of the Marseille canal. At the same time, you'll come across a trail in the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol. The starting point for this walk is in Eoures (0), at the "Eoures village" bus stop. To reach it from central Marseille, take RTM bus line 12 from the "Timone" metro station. Pass the church (1), the "aux tropiques" shop (2) and then fork left onto boulevard du Monument until the next intersection with rue Arnould, where you turn left. Go straight ahead, skirting a large park which conceals a beautiful, unseen country house, until you reach a traffic circle. Go down Rue de Ruissatel. You'd be forgiven for thinking that this was once the countryside, with a handful of beautiful mansions, bastides and, above all, a majority of farmland producing early vegetables and olive oil. Green spaces at the foot of the 445-meter-high Ruissatel hill. You've now reached the heart of the village of Les Camoins. On your right, a gate leads to a modern fountain (3). Go around the church of Sainte-Agathe and down the rue of the same name, then the rue Saint-Roch. If the church is open, you can still admire a wooden bust of this Saint-Roch. In the 19th century, this narrow street was home to a post office, where the omnibus to Marseille departed and arrived. For the younger generation, the omnibus is the ancestor of the bus. In those days, the vehicle was horse-drawn. Rue Saint-Roch leads to montée d'Eoures, which you follow to the right for a few meters, then left into traverse de la Penne. You'll continue to pass through suburban areas with beautiful detached houses. Take a look at number 63 (4). After a few steps, turn right onto the traverse de Saint-Menet. At number 21, you'll find a rare plot of undeveloped land, currently undeveloped. Will it resist? In the distance, the view is unobstructed over three mountains in the Calanques massif: Lantin, Saint-Cyr and Carpiagne. Once you've passed nr. 27 of the traverse, walk a little further to reach a secret passage in the wall, which we invite you to use. Marcel Pagnol and his parents' route to Bastide Neuve must have looked like this at times. We love it here at the Marseille tourist office (5). You have to cross the housing estate, part of the Parc des Sept Collines, which refers to the hills you could see in the past, when this was still farmland. Keep to the right down rue Hilaire Curtil until it opens onto a wider road, la traverse de la Buzine, which you have to walk down until you reach a nursery school. Walk along the school's fence to reach the entrance to the Parc des 7 Collines (6). Cross the park to reach the Château de la Buzine forecourt (7). Leave the site through the main gate and join the old panel opposite, which gives details of life in the bastide and the Château de la Buzine. Behind it, a small path runs along the road to the left, allowing you to take a short stroll through the greenery. In the distance, on the right, you'll see a very tall building with two towers and part of its roof topped by a lighthouse. This is the Lycée Paul Mélizan (8). At the end of the field, go back up to the road, the traverse de la Buzine, and go straight ahead. Then take the first right, the chemin de Saint-Menet aux Accates. This becomes a small footpath alongside a dry-stone wall, then joins the D4A departmental road, which you must cross to continue towards the historic heart of Les Accates. Until you reach the village church, the path is still called "chemin de Saint-Menet aux Accates". When you reach the Saint-Christophe square and crossroads, which are pleasantly shaded by several plane trees, walk along the restaurant building and up the Fenêtres Rouges crossroads (9) until you reach the small Jeanne d'Arc square, recognizable by a pretty house on the corner with blue shutters. Turn left, then right at the end to climb back up. You'll gain height as you follow a tarmac path winding through the vegetation to the Accates cemetery. There's a bench in the shade of several holm oaks, where you can take a break. To the left of the bench, take a path which, after offering a last bird's-eye view of the cemetery, joins a fenced property which you must walk along to the right. Walk under the pines along the fence and you'll soon reach a carriage road, the Canal au Val path. The first landmark to confirm that you're in the right place is a fig tree growing like a bush with several trunks in a field on your right. Shortly afterwards, you'll come to the Camoins diversion, a branch of the Marseille canal that supplies water to the land in the neighborhoods you pass through. The road then changes its name (although it's not clear whether there are any signs in situ) to Chemin de la Salette, marking the invisible dividing line between the Accates (left) and Valentine (right) districts. Follow this until you reach a junction with the Chemin des Accates, which you should take down to no. 61. At this point, you can leave the road to enter a natural area, a verdant park, and follow the path to the other end, marked by the ruins of an ancient bastide, La Denise (10). Cross the traffic circle to enter and cross the Denise departmental park (11). Leave the park on the D4A departmental road. Follow this road to the left (past the Fabrique bakery) to reach the RTM "Lycée Paul Mélizan" bus stop, where you can take lines 12, 12B or 12S to return to the town center and La Timone, the collective terminus for these 3 bus lines.

3 h
7.1 km
Easy
42 Boulevard Notre Dame à l'arrêt de bus "Eoures village" 13011 Marseille
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The Garlaban
5 km

The Garlaban

This hike leads to the summit of Garlaban, where you can discover the Douard engravings. The Garlaban, which rises to 714 metres, is easily distinguished when you're in the south-eastern part of the Bouches-du-Rhône département. Whether arriving from Toulon or from the sea, it dominates the landscape. Its shape is so distinctive that it served as a landmark for sailors navigating the Marseilles roadstead. Some even describe it as the crown that sits atop a hill so dear to Aubagne-born writer Marcel Pagnol. The Garlaban and its surroundings, whether in Marseille or Aubagne, were Marcel Pagnol's favorite playground as a child. He later made it a central element in his work. Let's recall the opening lines of his first novel, "La Gloire de mon père": "I was born in the town of Aubagne, under the goat-crowned Garlaban, at the time of the last goatherds. Garlaban is an enormous tower of blue rock, planted on the edge of the Plan de l'Aigle, the immense rocky plateau overlooking the green Huveaune valley. The tower is a little wider than it is tall: but as it rises out of the rock at an altitude of six hundred meters, it towers high into the Provencal sky, and sometimes a white July cloud comes to rest there for a moment. So it's not a mountain, but it's no longer a hill: it's Garlaban." The starting point for the hike is at the "Gastaude" bus stop, where there is also a parking lot. Join the Chemin du Ruissatel and follow the brown signposted path "Font de Mai, sentier Marcel Pagnol". Enter the Font de Mai park and pass in front of the large bastide. After the bastide, fork left to join the Font de Mai road, which you can follow along a path that runs between oak and pine trees. You'll pass an excellent gourmet restaurant, l'Auberge la Ferme. At the crossroads with Chemin du Ruissatel, continue straight ahead on Chemin de la Font de Mai, which winds its way up to Col d'Aubignane. From here, follow the yellow markings to the Garlaban. Shortly afterwards, there's a narrower path on your right. Follow it until you reach a sign suggesting a 100-metre detour to the Manon cave. Then return to the gently ascending corbelled path. Pass the Col Salis and continue on to the Pas Garrigue, a small steep slope, as we like them in Provence, to reach the Col du Garlaban. From here, it's just a short climb to the summit of Garlaban. The path zigzags through the garrigue. Yes, it's tough! But the panoramic view from the summit is your reward. It's sublime! An orientation table helps you decipher the landscape at your feet. You are the kings of Provence. Return to the Col and turn left onto the wide path leading down to the plain. On either side of the path, you'll discover engraved stones. The path overlooks the Draioulet valley, whose name comes from "petite draille", a reminder that it was once a transhumance route used by shepherds. A shortcut takes you straight downhill for 250 metres, avoiding 4 bends, before reaching an intersection where you must turn left to reach the park and the Font de Mai bastide more directly. After a 950-meter walk, you reach the edge of a hill. 4 circular cement shapes (remnants of an old high-voltage line support?) are the markers for turning left onto a path that zigzags downhill. Another landmark you'll pass: the ruins of a sheepfold. You then come to a wide DFCI track which you must take to the right, rounding a hill dominated by a rocky peak. Keep to the path along the rocky ridge. The Font de Mai estate can also be reached via an alternative route at the bottom of the valley, but the view is less unobstructed. Finish the hike by following the same section back to the parking lot or bus stop.

4 h
12 km
Medium
Parking de la Font de Mai route d'Eoures d44 13400 Aubagne
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Stroll through the Saint-Pierre district
7.8 km

Stroll through the Saint-Pierre district

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.

2 h
3 km
1 rue Moreau Point de départ : en sortant du Tramway T1, arrêt Sainte-Thérèse 13005 Marseille
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A stroll through the Réformés district
9.2 km

A stroll through the Réformés district

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).

2 km
Very easy
2 Cours Franklin Roosevelt 13001 Marseille
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A stroll through the Saint-Charles district
9.5 km

A stroll through the Saint-Charles district

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).

1.7 km
Very easy
Square Narvik, gare Saint-Charles 13001 Marseille
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Auberge de jeunesse HI Marseille
5.7 km

Auberge de jeunesse HI Marseille

A youth hostel in a Second Empire castle on the heights of Marseille, in the 12th district. 100 beds, rooms with a capacity of 1 to 14 beds. Night + breakfast, half board or full board with packed lunch for groups. Sports fields next door, metro station 900 metres away. Quiet, secure environment. Backpackers, individuals and families welcome. Shared sanitary facilities for all rooms. Our Green Key youth hostel, housed in a Second Empire-style château, is located on the heights of Marseille in a wooded, peaceful setting just 900 metres from the ‘La Fourragère’ metro station, itself about 15 minutes from the Vieux Port and the historic centre of Marseille. Our secure parking area can accommodate 2 buses and/or vans with trailers. Our shaded terrace lets you enjoy the garden over a drink or a meal that you can prepare yourself in our self-service kitchen. Our aim is to obtain tourism and disability certification (particularly for the visually impaired, which is currently being developed). Camping: 20 pitches for tents complete the accommodation on offer (the price per night includes breakfast). The hostel rents tents for 2 people if required. A coach can park in the cul-de-sac 300 metres from the hostel. Our multi-purpose ‘parquet’ room (equipped with video-projector, sound system and small theatre stage) can be used to organise ‘transplanted’ green classes, general meetings, training days, team-building or events, with 80 seats in show mode. However, due to the configuration of the premises, it is not possible to organise evening events after 10pm. Meals and picnics are available for groups of more than 25 people on request 15 days in advance. Basketball, handball, football, parkour and petanque courts right next to the hostel. Compulsory annual membership: €2 per person, €5 per family. Situated on the GR 2013 and, more recently, on a cycle path, our hostel is ideally located for hiking the paths of Marcel Pagnol or the calanques from Marseille to Cassis, just 30 minutes away by car. Despite the size of our building, our small team contributes to the friendly, independent atmosphere that keeps so many regulars coming back year after year. We look forward to welcoming you soon.. For group requests, please contact us by e-mail at groupe.marseille-bois-luzy@hifrance.org

Château de Bois-Luzy 58 Allée des Primevères 13012 Marseille
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Adagio Marseille Timone
8.3 km

Adagio Marseille Timone

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 apartment offers a calm, contemporary atmosphere. And because your sleep is precious, we’ve taken special care in selecting your bedding. Studios: Ranging from 20 to 31 m² in size, the studios offer a beautiful, fully equipped living space with a work area, kitchen, and bathroom. They are very comfortable and fully equipped with twin beds or a king-size bed. The studios are designed to accommodate up to 2 people. Suites: 22 spacious suites ranging from 31 to 36 m² can accommodate up to 4 people. They feature a beautiful bedroom with an en suite bathroom, a living room with a work area, and a fully equipped kitchen that opens onto a dining area. With a decidedly contemporary and refined design, this residence is first and foremost comfortable, practical, and pleasant to live in. Located near the Dôme, Chanot Park, and the CEPAC Velodrome, Adagio Marseille Timone is ideally situated just off the A50 highway. Marseille’s city center is accessible by metro, which is just 50 meters away. 114 apartments are available for your short-, medium-, and long-term stays. Amenities and Services. The bathrooms feature a shower/tub combination, a towel warmer, and a hair dryer. The bath products are created by perfumer Blaise Mautin. The kitchens are equipped with dishes and cutlery, a dishwasher, a toaster oven and microwave, a kettle, and a glass-ceramic cooktop. Each apartment features wired high-speed Internet, a flat-screen TV, a safe, and individually controlled air conditioning. Cribs are not included in the maximum occupancy of the apartments. Hot breakfast buffet served on the terrace. Free access to the fitness center and sauna. Wi-Fi available throughout the residence. Free Wi-Fi throughout the residence and in all apartments. Private, secure parking.

21 Chemin De l'Armée d'Afrique 13005 Marseille
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Gaya Valentine
4.2 km

Gaya Valentine

Restaurant Gaya an enchanting place where gastronomy meets art in all its forms. forms. Nestled in the heart of Valentine's, our establishment offers an unforgettable culinary and culinary experience, enhanced by artistic performances by our sublime dancers, every Friday and Saturday evening. In a setting that's chic, cosy and warm, you'll be transported to a world where aesthetics and refinement blend harmoniously. From the moment you arrive, you'll be greeted by a festive atmosphere, conducive to relaxation and conviviality. Our attentive and professional team will ensure that your evening is a memorable one. In our restaurant, our chef invites you to enjoy Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine, with fresh produce, original dishes and exceptional products selected from the finest artisans. For meat lovers, the Gaya Valentine restaurant in Marseille is a must. Here, passion for cooking is centered around exceptional meats, carefully selected and grilled to perfection. The menu features exceptional barbecued meats. Discover the incredible tenderness of Australian Wagyu beef entrecôte, renowned for its finesse and incomparable taste. For special occasions or generous appetites, opt for Black Angus XXL 1.5 kg prime rib, a piece of character to share. Lovers of South American meats will delight in our Argentine rib eye, grilled to perfection. The menu is translated into English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Arabic.

117 Traverse De la Montre 13011 Marseille
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