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Free things to do in Marseille

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33 places in Marseille you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in Marseille

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Marseille

  • Carrière antique de la Corderie
  • Caves Saint-Sauveur
  • Chapelle de la Vieille Charité
  • Grotte-ermitage des Aygalades
  • Îlot urbain grec du collège du Vieux-Port
  • Jardin des VestigesTue–Sun 09:00-18:00
  • Khatchkar
  • Khatchkar du centenaire du génocide des Arméniens
  • Mazargues Indian Memorial
  • Mémorial du génocide arménien de Marseille
  • Monument commémoratif au roi Alexandre Ier de Yougoslavie et à Louis Barthou
  • Monument du génocide de Marseille
  • Oppidum des Baou de Saint-Marcel
  • Oppidum des Mayans
  • Oppidum de Verduron
  • Palais Longchamp
  • Alose submarine
  • Station sanitaire de Marseille
  • Vestiges du théâtre grec
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Marseille

  • Grand parc du XXVIème centenaire - Jean-Claude Gaudin
  • Jardin botanique Édouard-Marie Heckel
  • Jardin de la Magalone245
  • Jardin Missak Manouchian
  • Parc Borély
  • Parc Charles Aznavour
  • Parc de l'Unité d'habitation Le Corbusier
  • Parc national des Calanques (cœur)
  • Parc Pastré
  • Square Berthie Albrecht
Free-admission days

When museums in France open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Marseille

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Marseille, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Marseille for free?
33 places in Marseille with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Marseille?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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