In a nutshell

Marseille has its roots in the sea. To discover them, follow a genuine local guide to Le Panier, the oldest quarter in the city, traditionally a working-class area. Wander through the old port area, past churches beloved by sailors and fishermen's houses, through alleys brimming with Mediterranean scents and colorful murals, as you savor the local history, from the city's seafaring roots to a seafood tasting.

Main stops

Walk through the Le Panier quarter of Marseille: church of Saint-Laurent, old port, Fort Saint-Jean, Vieille Charité (external visit)
Tasting of the catch of the day in a local restaurant (raw fish)

The programme

As soon as you set foot in the Le Panier quarter * the oldest and historically most working-class in Marseille * you will see that it owes everything to the sea: its multicultural identity, the spaces designed to welcome flows of people from all over.
Your local guide will explain everything, while you stroll among the tall, narrow houses and alleyways of this old fishing quarter, which is now home to artists' studios and houses with windowsills decorated with aromatic plants.
Here, the theme of navigation is at the heart of everything: from the facade of the church of Saint-Laurent, beloved to sailors, to views over the old port and the lighthouse of the Fort Saint-Jean which towers above it, as well as the street art inspired by local life.
Pass by the Vieille Charité, built in the 17th century as a safe haven for those in need, and you'll find yourself in the place where the seafaring soul of this quarter is captured in a dish.
Discover it with a tasting of the freshest fish in a restaurant that gets its produce directly from local fishermen, every day, continuing a connection with the sea that has been going for centuries.

Good to know

Minimum age: 3 years.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.