1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
La Canebiere
During your trip to Marseille, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Canebiere. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Marseille History Museum
The long history of France’s oldest city is on display in a new, innovative space, which celebrates more than 2,600 years of Marseille’s restless spirit.
Saint Vincent de Paul Church
Find out about the history of Marseille when you take a trip to Saint Vincent de Paul Church. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Jardin des Vestiges
Stroll through the remains of Marseille’s port that is more than 2,000 years old and imagine the clamor and clang of ships docking against the stone walls.
Marseille Tourism Office
After visiting Marseille Tourism Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Marseille. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Marseille Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Marseille Opera House on your trip to Marseille. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Activities
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Marine Park Boat Cruise
Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better
Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks
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Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
Opéra
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.
La Joliette
Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Les Terrasses du Port and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.
Old Port of Marseille
Old Port of Marseille is highly notable for its captivating waterfront views, and you might want to visit top sights like Hotel de Ville and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.
Are there hotels near 1st Arrondissement?
- Old Port of Marseille Hotels
- 6th Arrondissement Hotels
- Hôtel-de-Ville Hotels
- 7th Arrondissement Hotels
- Saint-Charles Hotels
- Noailles Hotels
- 3rd Arrondissement Hotels
- Préfecture Hotels
- Notre-Dame du Mont Hotels
- 4th Arrondissement Hotels
- Saint-Lazare Hotels
- Le Camas Hotels
- Le Chapitre Hotels
- Thiers Hotels
- Les Cinq Avenues Hotels
- Les Chutes Lavie Hotels