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Bouillabaisse, panisses, navettes, and pieds-paquets: in Marseille, each specialty has its own neighborhood, its own traditions, and its own must-visit spots to discover.

In Marseille, the Euroméditerranée district is home to a large portion of the city’s economic activity. Around La Joliette and Arenc, corporate headquarters and office buildings stand alongside converted former docks. Just a few minutes away, the MuCEM, the Major Cathedral, and the Old Port offer the perfect way to round out a day of meetings with a stroll along the waterfront.

For a weekend with friends in Marseille, the area between La Joliette, the MuCEM, and Le Panier is particularly convenient. It allows you to walk to several of the most interesting spots in downtown Marseille, while staying close to the Old Port.

In Marseille, culture rarely stays confined to the walls of museums. It extends to the waterfront, the fortifications, the winding streets of Le Panier, and even to the islands in the harbor.

Marseille is a city shaped by the sea. Its islands are visible just a stone’s throw from the port, while to the south, the limestone cliffs gradually plunge into the Mediterranean all the way to the Calanques.

From the Palais du Pharo to the CEPAC Vélodrome, Marseille will host several conferences and professional events in September and October 2026. Check out the dates that will mark the start of the new season and plan your stay on the waterfront.

Marseille isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a place to explore, savor, and watch as it changes throughout the day. A narrow street in Le Panier in the early morning, the light shining on the Frioul Islands, a drink overlooking the sea, or a few hours in the Calanques are enough to give your stay a whole new feel.

At the entrance to the Old Port, the Mucem seems to float on the water. Its concrete latticework lets light through, its walkways connect to the ramparts of Fort Saint-Jean, and the Mediterranean comes into view at every turn.