Sights in Marseille

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Sights

La Major Cathedral

A vast striped cathedral by the sea, between the Joliette shuttle stop and the old town. Free, open daily.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 31 min by taxi or public transport from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal

SightsClosed Tuesdays

MuCEM and Fort Saint-Jean

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.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 32 min by taxi or public transport from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal

Sights

Le Panier old quarter

The oldest part of the city: steep lanes, street art, small squares and soap shops.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 32 min by taxi or public transport from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal

Sights

Vieux-Port and the fish market

The old harbour, where fishermen sell the morning catch from stalls on the Quai des Belges, under the mirrored Ombrière canopy.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 34 min by taxi or public transport from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal

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Notre-Dame de la Garde

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.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 38 min by taxi or public transport from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal