Discover the oldest district in Marseille and immerse yourself in a tangle of narrow streets and staircases.
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What's the best way to enjoy the Le Panier district? Just get lost in it. The area is relatively small, so you'll always turn up sooner or later on the main promenade of the Vieux Port or at La Major Cathedral.
Soak up the atmosphere of the shady streets still inhabited by ordinary people. Le Panier is not yet ruined by tourist shops or overpriced restaurants. The local streets are quiet and have the atmosphere of old times.
Don't be surprised to find many of the houses are trashed. Murals have a long tradition in Le Panier and simply belong in this neighbourhood.
Le Panier is indeed the oldest site in the city, as Marseille was founded in this area around 600 BC.
Accommodation in Le Panier
Experience Le Panier in all its glory and stay right in the heart of the district in one of the local apartments.
Accommodations here are usually in ordinary apartment buildings and you won't find any large hotels here.
For example, we would recommend these great value for money accommodations:
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