Opéra Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Old Port of Marseille
Find fresh fish, medieval forts and a well-installed café culture by the picturesque waters and bobbing boats of this historic harbour.
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 beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Prado Beach
Dive in the water, get a sweat up with beach volleyball or explore picturesque coastal parkland in one of Marseille’s favourite summer destinations.
Massif des Calanques
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Massif des Calanques during your travels in Marseille. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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.
Activities
Marseille: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Panier Walking Tour
Cassis wine tour: sea, cliffs and vineyards
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour
Aix-en-Provence: Medieval Village Art and Vineyards
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Opéra
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Cours Julien 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.
1st Arrondissement
Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Old Port of Marseille and La Canebiere.
La Joliette
Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Old Port of Marseille and Les Terrasses du Port. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.
7th Arrondissement
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to 7th Arrondissement. A stop by Old Port of Marseille or Vallon des Auffes might round out your trip.
5th Arrondissement
5th Arrondissement is a destination travellers like for its waterfront views, and you might hop aboard the metro at La Timone Station or Baille Station to explore sights like La Plaine.