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Old Port of Marseille
Best time to visit
Le matin entre 7h et 10h pour profiter du marché aux poissons avant l'afflux touristique, surtout au printemps et en été pour le climat doux.
Budget tips
L'accès au port est gratuit, et flâner le long des quais ne coûte rien ; privilégiez le marché aux poissons le dimanche matin pour une expérience authentique et économique.
Recommended for
Amateurs d'histoire maritime, Gourmets en quête de produits frais, Photographes passionnés, Promeneurs et flâneurs
Plan your visit
1-2 heures
About
Quick facts: The port welcomes more than 25,000 visitors a day, transformed into a fish market every morning with over 30 different species displayed. Since antiquity, this place has served as a strategic trading point between the Mediterranean and the city.
Highlights: On Sunday mornings, a tradition draws locals and tourists alike: the fish market where fishermen sell their fresh catch directly on the quays. A unique view emerges as dozens of colorful boats line up, with the Mucem in the background on the horizon.
Insider tips
- Privilégiez des chaussures confortables pour marcher sur les quais pavés.
- Montez au Fort Saint-Jean pour une vue panoramique sur le port.
- Évitez les heures de midi en été où la foule est à son pic.
- N'oubliez pas un appareil photo pour capturer les couleurs des bateaux et le marché animé.
Practical info
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