Old Port of Marseille
Vieux-Port
The starting point of Marseille's 2,600-year history. Its harbor is filled with masts, fishermen sell their catch on the quay at dawn, and Foster's mirrored canopy reflects the passersby.
The Old Port is where the ancient Greeks founded the city of Massalia around 600 BCE. It is ringed on three sides by restaurants and cafés, and its entrance is guarded on either side by Fort Saint-Jean and Fort Saint-Nicolas. On the east side, at the Quai des Belges, fishermen sell fish directly every morning. Next to it is the stainless steel mirrored canopy designed by Norman Foster, a must-photograph spot. Within the harbor, France's shortest ferry route crosses the water, and boat trips to the If Island, the Frioul Islands and the Calanques all depart from here. The Vieux-Port station on Metro Line 1 is right here, and nearby restaurants serve Marseille's signature bouillabaisse fish soup.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Le Panier
- Marseille History Museum & Jardin des Vestiges
- La Vieille Charité
- Abbey of Saint-Victor
- Marseille Cathedral (La Major)
- MuCEM & Fort Saint-Jean
- Cosquer Méditerranée
- Noailles & Marché des Capucins