Old Port of Marseille - Wikipedia
The Old Port of Marseille (French: Vieux-Port de Marseille, [vjøpɔʁ də maʁsɛj]) is at the end of the Canebière, the major street of Marseille. It has been the natural harbour of the city since antiquity and is now the main popular place in Marseille.
Vieux Port: 11 Best things to do in Marseille’s Old Port
Marseille's Old Port has a bit of everything: a beautiful harbor, MUCEM museum, Le Panier, and more. Let us guide you through the Vieux Port of Marseille.
The ‘Vieux-Port’ (Old Port) | Marseille Tourism
Nov 24, 2020 · Together with ‘Notre-Dame de la Garde’, the ‘Vieux Port’ of Marseille, located at the bottom of the famous ‘Canebière’ is one of the symbols of the city. With gatherings, major events, and fireworks, it is the landmark of the people of Marseille!
10 Things To Do In The Old Port Of Marseille, France - Culture Trip
Feb 9, 2017 · Marseille’s Old Port is one of the most picturesque parts of France’s second largest city. This area has been the hub of activity in Marseille from Antiquity to the Middle Ages, and today it is as busy as ever. We list 10 things to do in this beautiful spot.
The Old Port of Marseille | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourism
The Old Port of Marseille, the vibrant heart of the city, is a place where culture thrives at every corner. This historic site, nestled next to the Panier district and surrounded by iconic landmarks, offers a full immersion into Marseille’s history and traditions.
Old Port of Marseille: Visit the vibrant heart of the city ...
Once called Lacydon, the Old Port is, as its name suggests, the oldest in the city, and the pulsating heart of the Phocaean City for centuries. Today, it is one of the most emblematic places in Marseille. It is the natural meeting place for all Marseilles residents and visitors.
Old Port of Marseille - Travel and Tourism in Provence
Marseille was founded as a trading port in 600 BC by Greeks from Phocaea in Asia Minor - now part of Turkey - making it the oldest town in France. To this day it still bears the proud ancient nickname La Cité phocéenne. At the time the area was inhabited by a Celto-Ligurian people.
Visit the Old Port - Beating heart of Marseille
Discover the Old Port of Marseille, an emblematic place for 26 centuries, in the heart of the city between history, culture, gastronomy and unmissable places.
The old port (Marseille 1er) | Marseille Tourism
Old port. 13001 Marseille 1er. Getting there. Open today. Marseille can claim to have existed for 2,600 years and therefore qualifies as France's oldest city. In 600 B.C., Greeks from Phocaea (in present-day Turkey) arrived in the Lacydon creek which was then inhabited by people belonging to the Ligurian branch of the Celts. Read more.
Vieux Port (Old Port), Marseille - Nomads Travel Guide
May 2, 2024 · The Vieux-Port (Old Port) of Marseille, nestled at the base of the iconic Canebière, stands as one of the city’s quintessential symbols, alongside Notre-Dame.