Places · Marseille · 8 min read
48 Hours in Marseille
What would you like to do?
Le Panier stairs, a calanque walk with a group, and dinner in Cours Julien with the people from the trail.
Friday evening — the port
Arrive at Saint-Charles, walk down to the Vieux-Port as the fishermen's stalls close. A pétanque game on a side square lets you in for one round.
Saturday — Le Panier
A resident-led walk through the oldest quarter: murals, courtyards, the Vieille Charité. Your guide lives three streets away.
Sunday — the calanque
Twelve walkers, water bottles, an early start. The limestone is white, the sea impossible blue. A clean-up bag goes around; everyone swims.
Sunday night — Cours Julien
Dinner with the walking group. Someone suggests a monthly walk. A Cercle begins.
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- The calanques, responsibly
- The port at sunset