7 Days in Marseille for a Gastronomic Tour Itinerary

Begin your day with an adventurous hike in the Calanques National Park (Parc National des Calanques). This park is known for its stunning limestone cliffs and turquoise waters. Have breakfast at Le Café de l'Abbaye before you start your hike.

Continue exploring the park by visiting specific calanques like Calanque de Sormiou and Calanque d’En-Vau. Pack a picnic lunch from La Fromagerie du Lacydon to enjoy amidst nature.

Return to the city for dinner at Chez Fonfon, famous for its traditional Provençal cuisine. Relax after your adventurous day.

Visit the historic Chateau d'If, which inspired Alexandre Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. Start your morning with breakfast at Café Simon before taking a boat ride to this fortress.

Explore more history by visiting the impressive Fort Saint-Jean and then head over to have lunch at nearby restaurant, Le Panier Marseillais. After lunch, visit the adjacent Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (Le Mucem)).

End your day with a relaxing walk along La Corniche (La Corniche) followed by dinner at Péron Restaurant, offering beautiful sea views.

Start your artistic exploration with a visit to Palais Longchamp (Palais Longchamp), which houses both the Fine Arts Museum (Marseille Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux Arts)) and Natural History Museum (Marseille Museum of Natural History (Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle)). Enjoy breakfast at nearby café, Le Café Longchamp.

Afterwards, head over to Cantini Museum (Cantini Museum (Musée Cantini)) for more art appreciation. Have lunch at restaurant, Bistrot L'Horloge, known for its creative dishes.

Conclude your artistic day by visiting Centre de la Vieille Charite (Centre de la Vieille Charite), an architectural gem housing various museums. For dinner, try out modern French cuisine at restaurant, La Table du Fort.

Take part in an Aix-en-Provence 3-Hour Walking Food Tour (Aix-en-Provence 3-Hour Walking Food Tour). Start early from Marseille after having breakfast at café,{ R-Patisserie Sylvain Depuichaffray}. The tour will introduce you to local delicacies including cheeses, wines, and pastries.

After returning from Aix-en-Provence, relax back in Marseille. Enjoy lunch at restaurant,{ R-Les Arcenaulx}, known for its Provençal dishes.

In the evening join another food tour: Marseille Evening Food Tour with Tastings({ A-Marseille Evening Food Tour with Tastings[526913]}). This tour will allow you to experience local cuisine under expert guidance.

Start your day by exploring Frioul Islands({ A-Frioul Islands(Îles du Frioul)[2750]}). Take an early ferry after having breakfast at cafe,{ R-Le Pain Quotidien Vieux-Port}. The islands offer beautiful beaches perfect for relaxation.

Have lunch on one of these islands where there are several eateries offering fresh seafood like,{ R-Restaurant Le Frioul}. Spend some more time exploring or swimming.

Return back to mainland Marseille in evening. Head over straight for dinner at restaurant,{ R-Le Petit Nice Passedat}, renowned Michelin-starred establishment offering exquisite dining experience.

On your last day visit La Canebiere({ A-La Canebiere[2745]}), main street rich in history & culture. Have breakfast nearby cafe,{ R-Café Bovo} before strolling down this iconic street.

Visit Palais du Pharo({ A-Palais du Pharo[2744]}) next; offers stunning views over Old Port & Mediterranean Sea. Lunch nearby restaurant,{ R-Le Charles Livon} known for its Mediterranean dishes.

Conclude trip by visiting Abbey of St.Victor({ A-Abbey of St.Victor(Abbaye Saint-Victor)[13855]}); one oldest sites here dating back centuries! Dinner final night memorable one restaurant,{ R-Les Trois Forts} offering panoramic views over city & sea!