On vacation, on a weekend, or even on a business trip to the Marseille city: the little train is the ideal means of transport if you want to have a panorama of Marseille, both superb and complete.
Circuit n°1: on the way to Notre Dame de la Garde!
The little train takes the Corniche and allows you to gaze into the Big Blue. Along the way: admire Fort Saint Jean and Fort Saint Nicolas. You can also admire St Victor Abbey and the Palais du Pharo. On the Corniche, in the distance, in the background, the Château d'If and the Frioul islands can be seen.
The little train then heads towards the winding Vallon de L'Oriol where you can admire beautiful residences clinging to the hillside.
A few meters higher, at an altitude of exactly 162 meters, Notre Dame de la Garde, also called “ La Bonne Mere » welcomes you into its midst.
You have time to visit the Basilica, the Crypt and the gardens because the little train waits half an hour before starting the descent towards the Old Port.
Circuit n°2: head to the oldest districts of Marseille!
This time, the route allows you to discover monuments such as the Cathedral of the Major, the Saint-Laurent church and the Hôtel Dieu. You also pass by the famous MUCEM and the Halles de la Major.
In the heart of the Panier district, the little train stops in front of the former Vieille Charité hospice which today houses the Museum of African, Oceanian and Amerindian Art. Another stop is also possible at the Terrasses du Port to do a little shopping.
Full steam ahead 🙂
These circuits are open every day, between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. - 16 p.m., leaving every 40 minutes or every hour and a half depending on the number of visitors.
Prices: €8 for adults, €4 for children aged 3 to 11. Tickets on sale on site or online
