New trip new destination, to discover a city in southern France, the beautiful Marseille. Here are the tips for visiting Marseille in 4 days, read here.
It all depends on the type of tourism for which you opt but, in general, Marseille is a very livable city on foot. It is very well equipped as regards the means of transport: in addition to buses and the tram line, it has in fact the underground with four lines that connect forty-six stations; the metro connects the whole city. Bicycles and roller skates are also widely used, for the more sporty.
Being a walking lover, I will tell you about my stop in Marseille “by foot”, except of course for moving from one neighborhood to another, made by subway. I stayed near the old port, in the center, a very convenient area for getting around and to reach the main attractions of the city.
First day
The first day we had a hearty breakfast and a walk to get to know the area where I was; nearby metro, bars and restaurants, shops. Great area!
Il old port it is very impressive, it also hosts an unmissable Ferris wheel. Along the old port you arrive at the "Criée Theater", A famous theater known throughout the nation, then let yourself be overwhelmed by the scent of Marseille soap that comes from the small shop" Savonnerie Marseillaise de La Licorne ", next to which is the soap museum:"The Musée du Savon"; continuing along this road you arrive at the sandy beach "Plage des Catalans”, Equipped with two volleyball courts and a fabulous sea, ideal for relaxing a little.
Continuing the walk you will find yourself in front of the sign "Fort Saint Nicolas”, Which indicates the way to get to the fortress, unmissable! My first day ends like this.
Second day
Second day of the walk, once again: retrace the path of the day before, perhaps changing means, for example by bicycle, and you get to admire the "statue on the sea"And, for those with a lively eye, on the left coming from the old port, there is an arch with the inscription"Vallon des Auffes". From there you can go down to admire the place, really very suggestive: a ladder immersed in the nearby houses, leads up to the small harbor full of boats, exactly under the road bridge that you can see when looking up.
Place full of colorful houses and original objects, I even remember a restaurant. Going up, you can finish the walk in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, a tired but very pleasant walk: we reach the famous Basilica "Notre-Dame De La Garde”, An important place of worship located on the highest point of the city.
The walk to reach it is fantastic, because it allows you to admire the city and enjoy the Marseille atmosphere; I remember that along the way there is the Justice palace for example, very elegant aesthetically and adorned with fountains. Being the highest point in the city to reach, of course, buses and panoramic trains are also available. Once you get to the top, you are left speechless: the majestic basilica is the mother of the city, it observes and protects it. You can easily visit the interior, attend mass and visit the souvenir shop. Although it was a hot day with a bright sun, I remember that once you climbed the basilica to the highest part you can reach, there was a strong wind, strong strong!
The view is breathtaking: you can see the whole city, take great photos. Going in the afternoon is ideal because then on the way back you can watch the Marseille sunset. A day not to be missed! Return to accommodation, daily visit finished.
Third day
On the third day you move by metro, you have to rest! On the other hand, one is always on vacation. So you can take the metro to the old port "Le Vieux Port”, And go to a district of your choice to visit it. I visited "Saint Charles"And"La Joliette".
Fourth day
On the fourth day I only had half a day and I used it to visit the Marseille Cathedral called "Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure". I have never mentioned the evenings on purpose, to leave everyone free to roam, but I want to emphasize the elegance of an evening walk around Le Vieux Port, to end a stay in Marseille, the largest city in southern France in style and beauty. .
