Beaches & parks
Plage des Catalans
The closest sandy beach to the centre, a 20-minute walk from the Vieux-Port.
A tiny fishing harbour under a road bridge, known for bouillabaisse and seafood lunches.
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal (Môle Léon Gourret) | 36 min | taxi or public transport |
| J4 cruise terminal (La Joliette, beside MuCEM) | 29 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
The closest sandy beach to the centre, a 20-minute walk from the Vieux-Port.
A museum of Mediterranean life in a lace-like concrete cube, linked by footbridge to an old harbour fort. The fort, gardens and roof terrace are free.
The basilica topped by a golden Virgin, high above the city, with the widest views in Marseille. Bus 60 or the little tourist train from the Vieux-Port; open daily.