Le Panier Guided Tour

2,600 years of history and two delicious tasting sessions await on our Le Panier Guided Tour. You'll learn about the modernisation of this Phocian city, which is also the oldest district in France.

Le Panier Guided Tour

Our tour starts at 10 am by the Vieux Port metro exit (Quai des Belges). The guide will explain the rehabilitation of monuments in 2013, including the Docks, Silo, Villa Méditerranée, and the MUCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations).

We'll walk along the seafront before entering the Le Panier district, which is the oldest in Marseille and France. You'll see the 19th-century La Major Cathedral and stroll through Le Panier's narrow streets filled with street art, resembling an open-air museum.

Within this district, you'll visit the symbolic Vieille Charité and Place des Moulins. The guide will discuss the creation of Marseille 2,600 years ago and highlight key points in the city's history.

The next stop will be the Place de Lenche, where you'll taste delicious chocolate navettes (a type of French biscuit).

The tour concludes at 12 pm in front of the Saint-Laurent church, offering a view of the breathtaking Vieux-Port and the Mucem. The guide will address any questions and provide tips for enjoying your stay in Marseille.