La Plage Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Prado Beach
Sink your feet into the warm sand, play games with locals or watch a tapestry of kites flying in the Mediterranean sky at Marseille’s most popular beach.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Borely Park
Experience the rich floral aromas, formal arrangements and many secret corners of one of France’s most cherished gardens, an icon of Marseille.
Activities
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
La Ciotat: Half-Day Trou Souffleur Rappel & Abseil Adventure
Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille
Our pick of the best La Plage Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
perfect
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Great room. Comfortable bed. Convenient to cruise port. Shopping mall within walking distance.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Beautiful hotel, setting, convenient, walkable, with perfect marina and city view. Excellent staff. Everyone and everything was top notch!
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Residhotel Grand Prado
Excellent
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
The room and the hotel was very good, they upgraded us to a room with a balcony which is very much appreciated. The staff are friendly and helpful, there is onsite washer & dryer, kitchen fully equipped. The only thing is the bed which is a bit too firm for me. Took me a good 2 days to get used to ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Plage
Périer
Périer might not have many top sights, but International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Notre-Dame de la Garde are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Le Prado 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.
8th Arrondissement
Beaches, shopping and waterfront views highlight some notable features of 8th Arrondissement. Make a stop by Borely Beach or Prado Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to get around town.
Chanot - Stade Velodrome
Noted for its waterfront views and coffee shops, there's plenty to explore in Chanot - Stade Velodrome. Top attractions like Velodrome Stadium and International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station or Rond-Point du Prado Station to see more of the city.
7th Arrondissement
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to 7th Arrondissement. A stop by Vallon des Auffes or Catalan Beach might round out your trip.
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane 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.
