5 Days in Marseille France Itinerary

Begin your second day with an adventure to Calanques National Park (Parc National des Calanques). Take a guided hiking tour from Luminy with Marseille Guided hiking Calanques National Park from Luminy to explore this stunning natural landscape. Have breakfast at La Boulangerie Marseillaise before heading out.

After your hike, return to the city and visit the historical Chateau d'If, made famous by Alexandre Dumas' novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. For lunch, try Les Trois Forts, which offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Spend your evening exploring modern art at the Marseille Contemporary Art Museum (MAC). Enjoy dinner at Chez Fonfon, located in Vallon des Auffes, known for its traditional fish stew.

Start your third day with a visit to the impressive Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (Le Mucem), which showcases diverse cultures around the Mediterranean. Have breakfast at nearby café Café de l'Abbaye before diving into history.

In the afternoon, take a boat trip to explore the beautiful Frioul Islands (Îles du Frioul). For lunch, pack or buy some snacks from local markets before you go. Once back on land, visit the serene Palais du Pharo gardens.

Conclude your day by visiting Vallon des Auffes for an evening stroll along this picturesque fishing village. Dine at L'Epuisette, another Michelin-starred gem offering fresh seafood.

Kick off day four by visiting one of Marseille's oldest landmarks: the impressive Abbey of St. Victor. Afterward, enjoy breakfast at nearby bakery-patisserie shop Pâtisserie Sylvain Depuichaffray.

Next up is a trip to Palais Longchamp where you can visit both Marseille Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History Museum. Lunch can be enjoyed at local favorite restaurant  La Table du Fort Restaurant Marseille Vieux Port near Fort Saint-Jean.

End today’s exploration by walking along La Corniche—a scenic coastal road stretching several kilometers—before having dinner at brasserie-style eatery called  Brasserie OM Café.

On this last morning ,take it easy by wandering through La Canebiere street while stopping over various shops until reaching Centre de la Vieille Charite museum complex .Have breakfast en route from boulangerie shop named  { R-Boulangerie Aixoise }.

Spend some relaxing time around Fontaine Castellane fountain square then proceed towards Roman Docks Museum .Lunch could be savored within Place aux Huiles district especially trying out bistro named  { R-Bistro du Panier }.

Wrap up entire journey enjoying sunset view atop Fort Saint Jean followed by farewell dinner held inside cozy ambiance offered via fine-dining venue called   { R-Alcyone }.