Vallon des Auffes, Marseille

Name: Vallon des Auffes
Address: Marseille, France

#132 among attractions in Marseille

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Facts and practical information

The Vallon des Auffes is a little traditional fishing haven in Marseille in the 7th arrondissement of Marseille. It is situated 2.5 km south-west of the Vieux-Port over the corniche Kennedy, between the Catalans beach and Malmousque bay. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°17'7"N, 5°21'5"E

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7éme Arrondissement (Endoume)Marseille France

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Day trips

Vallon des Auffes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame de la Garde, Vieux-Port, Marseille Cathedral, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.

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Landmark basilica with city views
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Harbor
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Museum, Art museum
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Historic, waterfront military structure
Fort Saint-Jean, Marseille
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Elegant venue for classical music
Opéra de Marseille, Marseille
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Church
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Street
Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Marseille
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Which popular attractions are close to Vallon des Auffes?

Nearby attractions include General levelling of France, Marseille (13 min walk), Bompard, Marseille (15 min walk), Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Marseille (16 min walk), Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille (17 min walk).

How to get to Vallon des Auffes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vallon des Auffes:

Bus

Vallon des Auffes • Lines: 583, 83 (2 min walk)
Endoume Bensa • Lines: 80 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Gare Maritime de la Major • Lines: Marseille - تونس, الجزائر - Marseille (29 min walk)
Place aux Huiles • Lines: Ferry (29 min walk)

Metro

Vieux Port • Lines: M1 (35 min walk)
Colbert • Lines: M1 (40 min walk)

Tram

Sadi Carnot • Lines: T2, T3 (36 min walk)
République Dames • Lines: T2, T3 (38 min walk)