Things to See and Do
Vieux Port
The amazing Vieux Port (old port) dominates the centre of Marseille. It was used as the main port of call for North African immigrants into France in the last few hundred years. Today it’s mostly a leisure marina, filled with expensive yachts and catamarans.
The ad-hoc fish market that gets setup at the end of the port is worth checking out as watching all the fisherman auction off their catch is pretty cool. Just walk around both sides of it and take in the culture
St Josephs Fort
Situated on the boulevard on the south side of the old port, this is a huge old port built to protect Marseille. It’s free to enter and you can just walk straight up into it and check out the ramparts and everything inside. Provides awesome views of Marseille.
La Corniche
Located on the north side of the port, this is the walkway surrounding the other fort built to protect the port. It’s a good easy stroll around the fort and you can see locals fishing, swimming, playing local French/Arabic traditional music and discussing whatever it is people in Marseille talk about.
Continue around the Corniche and you’ll find yourself staring straight at the next stop.
