Discover the atmosphere and history of Marseille through its Old Port
Emblem of the city Marseille , Old Port is one of the most important places when visiting the phocean city. Located right in the centre of the city, this is the perfect location: to book a hotel on the Old Port will allow you to walk to all the tourist places of Marseille, while enjoying a splendid view.
The Old Port is the oldest port of Marseille, dating back to Antiquity. A neuralgic point of maritime trade on the Mediterranean until the 19th century, it was then transformed into a marina, with commercial port activities being relocated to the North. The Old Port of Marseille is today one of Europe’s largest squares and is always the object of an ambitious redevelopment project to render it fully pedestrianized . This extraordinary place aims to become a central public space, promoting exchanges and organizing cultural events, a true multimodal hub.
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The Old Port is particularly appreciable for take a drink or eat , attacked the sunny terraces that jealous it. A small turn to the fish market, where fishermen interpellate the walkers to sell them the product of their day fishing, will certainly give you desires of bouillabaisse , local culinary specialty !
The coast of Marseille is also worth a visit: you can go to the port of the Old Port to visit the famous boats by boat, a good solution if your time is limited but you still want to have a complete overview of it. Don’t forget to stroll through the neighbourhoods around the Old Port and that don’t miss charm: go back to the area Canebière , borrow it Course Estienne-d’Orves , visit Cart area or discover the Goudes or the Estaque.
Cosmopolitan and living city, Marseille will not fail to be charmed by its singing accents, colours and fragrances!
Do you know the Old Port of Marseille?
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