What to see in Marseille: the 10 must-sees
The top 3 according to 2 votes from people: Old Port · Mucem · Notre-Dame de la Garde. (Updated Apr 29, 2026.)
The Old Port, the 'Bonne Mère', the Mucem and the calanques: what to see in Marseille according to the tourist office and the guides.
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Top 10
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1
Old Port
The heart of the city since antiquity, with the fish market and Norman Foster's mirrored canopy.
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2
Mucem
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (2013), linked to Fort Saint-Jean by a footbridge.
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Notre-Dame de la Garde
The 'Bonne Mère' on the highest hill, with 360° views over the city and the sea.
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Calanques National Park
White limestone inlets with turquoise water, such as Sormiou and En-Vau.
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Le Panier
Marseille's oldest neighbourhood, with the Vieille Charité.
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6
Château d'If
Island fortress made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo.
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7
Corniche Kennedy and Vallon des Auffes
Seafront promenade and a picturesque little fishing harbour.
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8
Palais Longchamp
Monument inaugurated in 1869 with a monumental fountain, Fine Arts and Natural History museums.
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9
Frioul Islands
Archipelago reached by boat from the Old Port, with coves and trails.
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10
Marseille Cathedral (La Major)
Striped 19th-century Neo-Byzantine cathedral facing the sea.
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11
Orange Vélodrome
Olympique de Marseille's stadium, with guided tours.
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12
Cours Julien
Bohemian district of street art, bars and shops.
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13
Fort Saint-Jean
17th century fort at the entrance to the Old Port, connected to the Mucem by a footbridge and open free of charge.
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14
Cantini Museum
Museum of modern art in a 17th-century mansion, with works by Picasso and Kandinsky.
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15
Catalan Beach
Sandy beach closest to the center, popular with Marseillais for volleyball.
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16
Les Goudes
Small fishing port at the end of the town, gateway to the Calanques.
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Comments (3)
Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, la Bonne Mère, la plus belle vue sur Marseille.
Les Calanques en bateau ou à pied depuis Callelongue, incontournable. Il manque les Goudes !
Le Mucem avec la passerelle vers le fort Saint-Jean, superbe architecture.