Le Panier Guided Tour

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

Le Panier Guided Tour

The historical tour begins at 10 am by the Vieux Port metro exit (Quai des Belges). The guide will explain the rehabilitation of key 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, the oldest in Marseille and France. The walk includes the La Major Cathedral, where the guide will lead you through narrow streets adorned with street art, resembling an open-air museum.

In this distinctive district, you'll see the symbolic Vieille Charité and Place des Moulins, where the guide will discuss the founding of Marseille 2,600 years ago and key historical points.

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, one of the oldest in the city with views of the Vieux-Port and the Mucem. The guide will answer questions and provide tips for your stay in Marseille.