La Villette Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Villette
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Marseille: OM Stadium Access at the Orange Velodrome
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Our pick of the best La Villette Hotel Deals
easyHotel Marseille Euromed
Convenient location, very clean, nice towels, pleasant and helpful staff
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
B&B HOTEL Marseille Euromed
We had a wonderful time, and the lady that checked us in was helpful and polite
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
First time travelers to Europe from the US, this was the best place we stayed! Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Room was spotless and spacious, it had everything we needed. Great hotel!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Room was more than suitable and location was a few minutes from st Charles station easy travel to airport and to metro around the city. A major bonus was the electronic toilet in the room who my fellow guest Kevin vaughan said was surprisingly enjoyable but it tickles a bit.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Only stayed one night but wish it was more. Great hotel and staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
The hotel itself is older but it is clean. It has all the basics and a small kitchenette which is fully equipped. There is also a laundry on the ground floor which has 2 washers and dryers, perfect for when travelling. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and nothing seemed to be too ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Villette
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.
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Marseille History Museum and Centre Bourse. 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.
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.
Old Port of Marseille
Old Port of Marseille is highly notable for its captivating waterfront views, and you might want to visit top sights like Hotel de Ville and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette 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.
