Le Panier: Private Walking Tour in Marseille's Oldest Neighbourhood

Le Panier: Private Walking Tour in Marseille's Oldest Neighbourhood, France

5.0(2)

Duration

3 hours

Languages

French, Spanish

Guests

1-15

Stroll from La Joliette to get acquainted with the revival of the Phocaean city and then access to the alleys of the oldest district in France: Le Panier. 2600 years of history and tastings are in the program.
Highlights:

Walk around the oldest district in Marseille -the Panier
See the 19th century cathedral of Marseille
Visit the oldest church of the city -Saint-Laurent church
Taste the typical shuttles and chocolate

Includes:

Guide
Shuttles and chocolate tasting

Starting from La Joliette, you will see and understand how the city is organized. In 2013 were modified and reorganized some of its districts and buildings such as Les Docks, Le Silo, the seaside, the CMA CGM and "La Marseillaise" towers, La Villa Méditerranée and the new icon of Marseille, the MUCEM (Museum of the Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea).

From the meeting point, you will walk along the sea before entering the Panier district, the oldest in Marseille and France! You will pass by the cathedral of Marseille built in the 19th century, then your guide will take you through the narrow and picturesque streets entirely covered by works of local artists. In this beautiful area you will see among others, La Vilelle Charité, La Place des Moulins while your guide will tell about the foundation of Marseille and its 2,600 years of history.

Once on the Place de Lenche, you will have the chance to get in touch with the local culture thanks to a delicious tasting of shuttles and chocolate - two typical products made in Marseille.

To end this visit, you walk around the Saint-Laurent church, one of the oldest in the city, which offers a breathtaking view.