From Marseille: Noailles, a Mixed Neighborhood and its Exotic Market
2 hours
From 10:00
Group 1+
English, Spanish, French
2 hours
10:00
What you'll do
We invite you to discover the exotic district of Noailles and its market located in the heart of Marseille. Learn about the origin of the world's most famous national anthem, see the location of the first cinema in history, visit 200-year-old shops, and step inside the colorful and bustling market and its oriental spice shops. He will also talk about the tragedy that affected rue d'Aubagne and the struggle of the inhabitants of the district against gentrification, unworthy housing and the fear of being evicted from their homes. All accompanied by a local guide living in the neighborhood.
Itinerary
- 1We invite you to discover the exotic district of Noailles and its market located in the heart of Marseille. Discover the origin of the world's most famous national anthem, know where the first cinema in history was located, visit 200-year-old stores that work in the same place and enter the colourful and lively market and its oriental spice shops. It will also include the drama and struggle of the inhabitants of the district against gentrification, substandard housing and the fear of being evicted from their homes. All accompanied by a young anthropologist guide living in the area.
- 2
Handcraft creators neighborhood
Meeting Points
Noailles (La Canebière 40, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13001)
Notes
You will receive confirmation when you make your reservation.
Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
No special physical condition required
This experience requires mild weather conditions. It is cancelled due to bad weather; you will be offered another date or a full refund.
To take place, this experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled because this condition is not met, you will be offered another date or a full refund.
You can submit a printed or electronic voucher for this activity.
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Requirements
Comfortable shoes
A bottle of water
Sunscreen and hat/cap depending on the weather
Gallery
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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