The Panier, Marseille: Address, The Panier Reviews: 4.5/5
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The Panier
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Restaurants
2,072 within 3 miles

Le Bistro Du Panier
448
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • American • Street Food

Santa Gusto
90
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Healthy • Street Food

Twist Avenue
289
0.2 mi$ • Fast Food • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Wood La Cantine Gourmande
248
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Japanese • Seafood

Le Refuge
370
481 ft$$ - $$$ • French • Mediterranean • European

Maison Geney
388
0.2 mi$ • French • European • Healthy

Dayo
424
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Mediterranean • European

Cote Rue
619
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Mediterranean • European

Alcyone
324
502 ft$$$$ • French • Mediterranean • European

Entre Terre et Mer
444
31 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Healthy • Gluten Free Options
Attractions
240 within 6 miles

La Galerie Du Panier
3
122 ftArt Galleries

Centre de la Vieille Charite
392
495 ftSpeciality Museums

Musée d’Archéologie Méditerranéenne
288
413 ftHistory Museums

Tour des Trinitaires
3
467 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Chapelle des Penitents Blancs
1
482 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
3
370 ftChurches & Cathedrals

13 Coins
37
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Musée d'Arts Africains, Océaniens, Amérindiens (MAAOA)
16
0.1 miArt Museums

Eglise Notre Dame des Accoules
11
0.1 miChurches & Cathedrals

Hotel Daviel
5
0.1 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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4.5
3,495 reviews
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Very good
1,453
Average
355
Poor
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Terrible
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Molly W
17 contributions
Solo
This is a beautiful neighborhood with lots of street art, cute cafes and restaurants, art galleries everywhere, brightly colored homes, and lots of plants. Highly recommend for a walk or for lunch. Very beautiful for pictures.
Written July 3, 2022
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia40,338 contributions
Le Panier, or The Basket, is a lovely part of Marseille. We walked around the streets and just enjoyed our time there. The history of this Quarter is actually quite old. It goes back a very long time. In fact it is Marseille's oldest quarter and dates from the time when the city was founded by ancient Greek settlers who had left Greece in search of a new home, over two and a half thousand years ago. This was around 600 BC and the city was called Massalia. The area is very steep and hilly and this gives it its name. This part, as well as other areas of the city was destroyed during World War II, but it was rebuilt and it has maintained its quaint character. It has several interesting sights, including art shops, cafes, terraced houses and the like, but one of the most interesting is the architecturally beautiful La Vieille Charité, which is devoted to charity work.
Written June 28, 2020
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Bekah
Virginia11 contributions
Couples
We found this area of Marseille by accident and so glad we did. It’s a nice little stroll full of interesting and colorful street art and local artist’s shops. You can even get a fish pedicure if you want!
Written October 26, 2021
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David G
London, UK19 contributions
We did this trip as there was not much else to do, but it really wasn’t worth it. Beyond the exterior of the cathedral that lies against the entrance to the port, the rest of the area was run down and uninteresting. The Petit Train stopped to let people off if they wanted to spend time, but after 5 minutes where no one had gotten off the train, he simply returned back to Vieux Port.
Written August 7, 2022
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Whiskydram
Edinburgh, UK182 contributions
Not a lot going on here in early March, we were told it doesn't really get going till April. A bit disappointing and not a lot to see. A few small shops if you want to buy soap or artisitic tat.
Written March 9, 2020
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Felicia D
Murfreesboro, TN2,112 contributions
What fun just to walk around, meander in the shops, have a drink in an outdoor restaurant!
The shops are a bit too expensive, but I certainly saw some unusual items.
This neighborhood is just what I wanted. Side streets, very Mediterranean atmosphere.
The shops are a bit too expensive, but I certainly saw some unusual items.
This neighborhood is just what I wanted. Side streets, very Mediterranean atmosphere.
Written July 20, 2020
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Tanya C
Surrey, UK520 contributions
We had a very enjoyable lunch & walk through this area one afternoon. Lots of little colourful streets, with street art, cafes and shops. A main square with open restaurants too. We made a few purchases in the local shops of souvenirs which were cheaper then in the main port area. Recommend this area for a stroll around & something to eat. It’s easy to access too.
Written January 2, 2020
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Antony P
Stockholm, Sweden485 contributions
i wait so much for this area and i walk all around for 2,5 hours. Even is hard to walk to this street with stones down and because is not straight the road, i was try to see anything. Some photos from the small roads, some balconies and nothing more. Some corners have strange people and perhaps early the morning or late the night it is dangerous
Written September 22, 2020
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jura z
Barcelona, Spain71 contributions
I was told that this neighborhood is not to be missed, and they were right. It's very different from central Marseille, around Canabiere and the outlying neighborhoods. It's built on a hill, so be prepared for a lot of stairs and steep streets. There are graffiti everywhere you look, some very creative and others, not so much. Many of the narrow streets are lined with plants and flowers and bars and restaurants abound. However, I was saving myself for Vanille Noir, an ice-cream shop at 13 rue Caisserie, at the bottom of the hill. Their specialty is black vanilla ice-cream, which makes sense if you consider the color of vanilla beans. They have an array of other tempting flavors. Apart from the ups and downs of the streets, the only other drawback for me was that the neighborhood smelled of cats.
Written August 20, 2021
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MichiganMelissa04
Plymouth, MI629 contributions
Friends
Cool neighborhood to walk around. I don’t understand the bras hanging like banners but I’m cool with it. We enjoyed stopping in a brasserie for lunch in the area. Also saw some amazing graffiti.
Written August 13, 2022
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Caudalie79
Narbonne, France178 contributions
Où prendre un petit-déjeuner dans le Panier?
Marek M
Czestochowa, Poland167 contributions
Si vous ne voulez pas prendre petit déjeuner au resto d'hôtel, il y a qlq bars et bistro dans le quartier. Mai je vous recomende le place avec bcp de restaurants - Place Villeneuve Bergemon.Vous pouvez aussi decouvrir la corniche - le Vieux Port, pas loin à pied.
benjess2018
Herseaux, Belgium45 contributions
Bonjour nous aimerions cette été passe une journée à Marseille mais surtout flâner sur le vieux port et dans le quartier du panier mais où faut il stationner car je ne connais la ville du tout donc stationnement pas trop cher(gratuit c mieux mais c rare !) nous pouvons marcher 1ou2km si besoin. Merci à ceux qui me répondront 😉
Vvanille
Saint-Raphael, France149 contributions
Parking dans le quartier de la Vieille Charité (Rénovée en Hotel 5*)
Allez sur le site Q-Park Vieux-Port, réservation par internet à partir de 11,71 €/jour vous pouvez entrer/sortir à volonté. Très pratique, votre place est garantie.
Je vous conseille la promenade en petit train qui vous emmènera du vieux port (près de la Mairie) à gaz Basilique et retour.
Egalement si vous avez le temps, à proximité de l’arrêt du Petit Train, allez déjeuner chez « Maddie les galinettes » dont le patron est un ancien Chevillard.
Pour aller au Panier, depuis le Vieux Port, montez à l’ancienne Charité, à gauche vous aurez le « Pannier » et revenez en traversant l’ave de la République, rue Colbert et la Cannebière.
Bonne Promenade.
Nanoya B
5 contributions
Are the shops open in the Old Port in September
Trekker2020
Washington DC, DC1,953 contributions
Best time to go to Marseille! There are a couple of metro stations nearby so don’t drive!
Neilizis
Bad Soden, Germany13 contributions
Hallo Monika! Was würden Sie gerne über diese Sehenswürdigkeit erfahren?
Und wo findet das Leben in Marseille statt, Peter?
TomFordLady
14 contributions
Is this a safe place for a woman on her own during the day?
Deborah P
Stratford City, UK44 contributions
I think visiting alone during the day would be fine. There were some groups of street artists on some of the corners hanging out and playing music. Otherwise you just wander in and out of artistic little stores and galleries.
bezauduncarole
Le Mesnil-Esnard, France6 contributions
Bonjour.
Je reviens tout juste de Marseille et j'ai bien sûr déambulée dans le quartier du panier
J'ai cru reconnaitre le portrait de Charles de Gaulle lors de croisement de rues dans le panier
Qui peut me donner une explication
Merci
After s couple of hours in The Panier is it worth a couple of hours in the Le Vieux Port???
likemonkeys
Septemes-les-Vallons, France53 contributions
Yes I'd say Le Vieux Port is worthier than Le Panier, walk around it!
Frequently Asked Questions about The Panier
- We recommend booking The Panier tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 24 The Panier tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience The Panier:
- Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour (From $83.09)
- Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike (From $73.20)
- Guided Tour in Marseille: Vieux Port & Old City (From $53.03)
- Cassis 4 hours (From $491.50)
- Marseille Old District : Private Walking Tour (From $158.59)
- Hotels near The Panier:
- (0.01 mi) Au Vieux Panier
- (0.02 mi) Le Dessus Du Panier
- (0.03 mi) Maison Boa
- (0.03 mi) Le Mia
- (0.07 mi) InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu, an IHG Hotel
- Restaurants near The Panier:
- (0.01 mi) Entre Terre et Mer
- (0.01 mi) Bar Manolo
- (0.02 mi) Le panier à salade
- (0.02 mi) Ma Grand-Mere Avait Les Memes
- (0.02 mi) Au Coeur du Panier