1st Arrondissement
Marseille
Visit 1st Arrondissement
Popular places to visit
La Canebiere
During your trip to Marseille, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Canebiere. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Marseille History Museum
The long history of France’s oldest city is on display in a new, innovative space, which celebrates more than 2,600 years of Marseille’s restless spirit.
Saint Vincent de Paul Church
Saint Vincent de Paul Church is just one of the places to see in Marseille, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Jardin des Vestiges
Stroll through the remains of Marseille’s port that is more than 2,000 years old and imagine the clamor and clang of ships docking against the stone walls.
Centre Bourse
During your visit to Marseille, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Centre Bourse. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Marseille Tourism Office
After visiting Marseille Tourism Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Marseille. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Things to do
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike
Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
First time travelers to Europe from the US, this was the best place we stayed! Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Room was spotless and spacious, it had everything we needed. Great hotel!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
L’hôtel est un peu vieillot, et le quartier… plutôt très populaire et même parfois inquiétant. L’accès au parking…difficile. Pour autant, chambres propres et confortables, personnel gentil et avenant, super cocktails et bon snacking au bar.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
Verry Good, verry clean, convenience
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles
Room was clean and staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Alex Hotel & Spa
Convenient hotel with great proximity to the train station. Room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
Great and affordable
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Marseille History Museum and Centre Bourse. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
Opéra
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.
Quartier du Panier
Travellers come to Quartier du Panier for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Le Panier and La Vieille Charite while you're in town.
La Joliette
Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Les Terrasses du Port and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.
Old Port of Marseille
Old Port of Marseille is highly notable for its captivating waterfront views, and you might want to visit top sights like Hotel de Ville and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.
