Vauban Travel Guide
Marseille
Popular places to visit
Notre-Dame de la Garde
Learn about the local history of Marseille when you spend time at Notre-Dame de la Garde. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Prado Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Prado Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Top hotels in Vauban
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Residhotel Grand Prado
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vauban
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.
Saint-Victor
Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Musée du Santon or Abbaye de Saint Victor.
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.
Périer
Périer might not have many top sights, but International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Notre-Dame de la Garde are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
7th Arrondissement
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to 7th Arrondissement. A stop by Vallon des Auffes or Catalan Beach might round out your trip.
Prado-Perier
Noted for its seaside views and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Prado-Perier. Top attractions like International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Le Prado are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to see more of the city.
- Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
- Prado Beach
- Cours Mirabeau
- La Ciotat Beach
- Timone Hospital
- Borely Park
- Calanque Sormiou
- Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center
- La Corniche
- Château d'If
- Les Terrasses du Port
- Martigues Garden Beach
- Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
- Pharo Palace
- Le Panier
- Le Dôme
- Plage de la Pointe Rouge
- L’Estaque
- Gulf of Lion