La Castellane Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
La Castellane
To the south of Marseille’s Vieux-Port, this bustling neighborhood along the Avenue Prado is full of magnificent civil and religious architecture.

Castellane, and its popular central plaza, is one of Marseille’s most beloved neighborhoods among locals. Full of restaurants and impressive if a bit run-down buildings, it’s the perfect place to go to get a sense of how the Marseillais live. Shop, explore or just sit in a small café with a glass of pastisto people-watch as the city happens around you.

Form a self-guided tour of Castellane’s many religious buildings, starting at the 19th-century Grand Synagogue and its impressive Romanesque façade, center of worship for Marseille’s Jews that have lived here since the 5th century.

Go south to the Basilique du Sacré Coeur, built after World War I in a neo-Romanesque, neo-Byzantine style with massive granite columns. Return to the secular world at the Palais de Justice, a courthouse that boasts impressive neoclassical design and pleasant lawns with a central statue.

From the Palais de Justice, head to the Place Castellane, from which the neighborhood gets its name. Take photos of the famous fountain at the center of this 18th-century plaza. Come in the mornings for the Marché du Castellane, where everything from local produce to antiques can be purchased.

To the north is the Musée Cantini. Spend some time perusing its artworks that are focused on early 20th-century modernism and housed in an impressive 17th-century mansion.

Castellane is in the 6th arrondissement, immediately to the south of the Vieux-Port. A metro station in Place Castellane has connections to the rest of the city. Reach Castellane by metro in 10 minutes from the Marseille-Saint-Charles train station or in 40 minutes from the Marseille Provence airport.

One of the many Marseillais neighborhoods that was almost completely rebuilt in the 18th century by Louis XIV, Castellane is best explored on foot so the small details of the local architecture can be appreciated.


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Residhotel Grand Prado
Residhotel Grand Prado
3 out of 5
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille
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Residhotel Grand Prado
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
4 out of 5
43 Quai des Belges, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
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Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc, Marseille
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Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
4 out of 5
1 Rue Neuve Saint Martin, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
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Holiday Inn Express Marseille - Saint Charles, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Marseille - Saint Charles, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
15 Boulevard Maurice Bourdet, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
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Holiday Inn Express Marseille - Saint Charles, an IHG Hotel
Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port
Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port
4 out of 5
48 La Canebiere, Marseille
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Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port
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Other neighbourhoods around La Castellane

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6th Arrondissement

4/5(6 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Cours Julien while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.

6th Arrondissement
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Opéra

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by Old Port of Marseille or La Canebiere might round out your trip.

Opéra
Prado Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Prado-Perier

Noted for its seaside views and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Prado-Perier. Top attractions like International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Velodrome Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to see more of the city.

Prado-Perier
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5th Arrondissement

5th Arrondissement is a destination travellers like for its waterfront views, and you might hop aboard the metro at La Timone Station or Baille Station to explore sights like La Plaine.

5th Arrondissement
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1st Arrondissement

3.5/5(20 area reviews)

Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Old Port of Marseille and La Canebiere.

1st Arrondissement
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7th Arrondissement

4/5(3 area reviews)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to 7th Arrondissement. A stop by Old Port of Marseille or Vallon des Auffes might round out your trip.

7th Arrondissement

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