The Marseille coastline enchants residents, tourists and onlookers. Yet its conquest and domination was not so obvious at the beginning.
Come and discover the "second" part of La Corniche between villas and cabins, creeks and beaches, fishing ports and Marseille traditions.
- Local licensed tour guide
- Explore the coastline districts of Marseille : Les Catalans, Vallon des Auffes, Malmousque, Le Pharo
- Discover the traditions to understand the Marseille way of life
| Not included | Foods and Drinks |
|---|---|
| Duration | 0 Hour |
| Bring along | Comfortable shoes for urban walking Water and hat in summer, warm clothes in winter (and windy days) |
| Important information | From 8 years old Lot of steps, complicated for person with reduced mobility Booking mandatory ; No pets (except guide dog) |
Further information
For a long time, the people of Marseille saw in their coastline only an opportunity to trade with other ports. The districts of the south coast of the Old Port were only marginal places, made of lazarets or ports for fishermen from other regions of the Mediterranean.
It was from the second half of the 19th century that the Marseille coastline really developed. If the north inherits the port, the south concentrates leisure activities: swimming, walking or Sunday trip to the "Cabanon".
The mix of uses and practices developed into an idyllic panorama, where opulent villas and simple houses (called "cabanons") mingle around the beaches and creeks next to Marseille downtown.
