You are in Marseille for the World Water Forum, discover the city with the guided tours of the tourist office and convention bureau! All tours are in French and English.
The old town – The Panier district
On the north side of the Old Port, take a walking tour in the Old Marseille from the Townhall to the Hôtel Dieu, climb up La Montée des Accoules to the Museums of the Vieille Charité.
Departure: 10:30 am at the Tourist Office
Every day (Monday to Friday)
- Monday 12/03: Water in Marseille - the story of a city 1
Take a guided tour of the fountains - past and present; from the historical 18th century to the urban developments and creations of the 21st century. Prefecture district.
Departure: 2:00 pm Estrangin square, next to the fountain
- Tuesday 13/03: Water in Marseille - the story of a city 2
Take a guided tour of the fountains of the historical 18th century to the urban developments and creations of the 21st century. District Belsunce-Longchamp
Departure: 2:00 pm - next to the Fossati fountain, Capucines square
- Wednesday 14/03: The secret of the le Panier
The unknown part of the Old Town, the secret of “Le Panier”. Come and discover unknown places in the Old Marseille: The Citerne des Moulins, is the main ancient water tank in Marseille, where the Academy was once located…. With your own guide, push open those heavy doors and travel into the past.
Departure: 2:00 pm next to the fountain, Moulins square
- Thursday 15/03: The new face of Marseille
Water as an element of the contemporary architecture. A view of Marseille’s harbour, presentation of the J4 major projects, a terrace over the sea which is the subject of vast building sites within the ‘EuroMediterranean’ framework.
Departure: 2:00 pm next to Saint-Laurent church
- Friday 16/03: The palais Longchamp and the arrival of water
Discovery of one of the biggest monuments of 19th century Marseille, a water tower which celebrated the arrival of water from the river Durance.
Departure: 2:00 pm at the main gate of Palais Longchamp
Pratical informations
Fare: 7€
How to book?
- online on www.resamarseille.com
- at the tourist office 4, la Canebière
- at the Parc Chanot – Accueil Office de tourisme et des congrès
Our team is available to organise your private tour in Marseille and in Provence (Aix, la Camargue, Cassis …)
Contact us !
Tel.: 00 (+33) 826 500 500 (0,15 €/mn)
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