La Villette Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Prado Beach
Dive in the water, get a sweat up with beach volleyball or explore picturesque coastal parkland in one of Marseille’s favourite summer destinations.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Borely Park
Bring a picnic and enjoy the gardens, activities and a historic chateau in some of the city’s favourite urban parkland.
Activities
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better
Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks
Guided kayak excursion in creeks
Our pick of the best La Villette Hotel Deals
easyHotel Marseille Euromed
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025
Residhotel Grand Prado
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Villette
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.
1st Arrondissement
Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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