1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
La Canebiere
During your trip to Marseille, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Canebiere. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Marseille History Museum
The long history of France’s oldest city is on display in a new, innovative space, which celebrates more than 2,600 years of Marseille’s restless spirit.
Saint Vincent de Paul Church
Saint Vincent de Paul Church is just one of the places to see in Marseille, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Jardin des Vestiges
Stroll through the remains of Marseille’s port that is more than 2,000 years old and imagine the clamor and clang of ships docking against the stone walls.
Marseille Tourism Office
After visiting Marseille Tourism Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Marseille. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Centre Bourse
During your visit to Marseille, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Centre Bourse. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Activities
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille
Marseille: OM Stadium Access at the Orange Velodrome
Electric Bike Tour to the Calanques from Marseille
Our pick of the best 1st Arrondissement Hotel Deals
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
My wife and I stayed for a week with our 2 kids (aged 8 and 5) in one of the suites. It was comfortable and well-equipped. The location cannot be beaten and though centrally located it was quiet at night. We’d happily stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
Great location
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Easy walk to the old port, shops and restaurants. Great bar and lobby area.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
I like the newish blackout curtains on the window. Reception provided me with two extra pillows. The updated menu at the restaurant has wider range of food altho the service is patchy.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Alex Hotel & Spa
The reception staff were all very friendly,helpful and inviting. They stored our luggage on arrival as our room wasn't ready. (We arrived early) Breakfast was great, lots of options. Location is walkable to the city centre for restaurants and shopping. Our room was very clean and quiet even though ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles
The hotel is directly across the street from Gare St. Charles, which makes it very convenient both for arriving by train (or on the train from the airport) and for catching the Metro for getting around Marseille. The area has a grocery store as well as some restaurants and cafés and is a short walk ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
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.
Saint-Charles
Visitors to Saint-Charles love its captivating waterfront views, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at St. Charles 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.
Quartier du Panier
Travellers come to Quartier du Panier for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Le Panier and La Vieille Charite while you're in town.
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.
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.
