Vallon des Auffes
Neighbourhood · Marseille

Vallon des Auffes

Photo: Florent Chabaud · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

This former fishing village sits in a rocky inlet west of the Old Port. Traditional pointu boats still moor here alongside newer craft. Walk the quays to see the compact houses and the small chapel above the water.

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Good to know

Tickets
Free access
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Getting there
Bus 81 from the Old Port or 20-minute walk

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Vallon des Auffes questions

Is Vallon des Auffes worth visiting?

It offers a quiet contrast to central Marseille with its working harbor and local restaurants. Most visitors spend under an hour there.

How do you get to Vallon des Auffes?

Take bus 81 from the Old Port or walk along the coast path from the Corniche Kennedy.

What can you do at Vallon des Auffes?

Stroll the quays, watch the boats, and eat fresh seafood at the waterside tables. There are no major attractions beyond the harbor itself.

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