La Valbarelle Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Valbarelle
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 beautiful beaches 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
Marseille: Frioul Islands Adventure with Swimming Stops
Marseille: Calanques National Park Sailing Cruise with Lunch
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks
Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better
Our pick of the best La Valbarelle Hotel Deals
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Residhotel Grand Prado
Other neighbourhoods around La Valbarelle
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.
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.
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.
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.
1st Arrondissement
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 La Canebiere and Saint Vincent de Paul Church.
9th Arrondissement
Well liked for its beaches and parks, 9th Arrondissement is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Calanque Sormiou and Calanque d'En-Vau, and jump on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station to get around the city.