# Marseille with kids: a day plan

> Marseille with kids means the sea, boats and a view from on high. In the morning, the Old Port fish market and the little ferry across the harbour, then a boat to the Frioul islands: coves of clear water, white rocks and gulls. Back in town, a bus up to Notre-Dame de la Garde, where model ships hang from the vaults and the terrace looks over the whole city and the islands where you've just been swimming.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/with-kids

## Plan

1. [Old Port](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/vieux-port.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free
   ↓ 21 min on foot
2. [Notre-Dame de la Garde](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/notre-dame-de-la-garde.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 31 min by transport
3. [Frioul islands](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/frioul-islands.md) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free; boat by ticket

Total with walks: 8 h 22 min

## Marseille with kids: how the day works

Start at the Old Port: children love looking at the fish and octopus at the market and riding the ferry, a crossing of a couple of minutes. Then take the boat to the Frioul islands, about 20–30 minutes.

On the islands, choose a cove near the harbour: the water is clear enough to see the fish, and you can slip in from flat rocks. Back in town, ride bus no. 60 up to the basilica, where children enjoy hunting for model ships in the vaults.

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## Where to eat with kids

There are almost no shops on the islands, so bring water, sandwiches and fruit. Frioul harbour has a few cafés.

In the evening the Old Port has plenty of pizzerias and bistros with children's menus. For a treat, try boat-shaped navette biscuits.

## Tips for travelling with kids

The island beaches are rocky, so pack water shoes, a mask and sunscreen, as there's little shade. On windy days boats are cancelled, so swap the islands for the Cosquer Cave replica by the sea.

The Old Port quays and the basilica are fine with a pushchair, but a baby carrier is better on the islands. Hold hands on the metro and boats, which are crowded in season.

## More to do with kids

Children will enjoy the [Cosquer Cave](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/cosquer-mediterranee) with its paintings and Ice Age animal models, the sandy beach at [La Ciotat](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/la-ciotat) and a boat to the [Château d'If](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/chateau-d-if).

## Tips

- Water shoes are a must.
- Bring water and food.
- Windy? Try the Cosquer Cave.
- France uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Buy boat tickets at the Old Port kiosks or online, and metro and tram tickets from machines or the app.

## Questions

### What is there to do in Marseille with kids?

The Old Port and its ferry, the Frioul islands and Notre-Dame de la Garde.

### Where can kids swim in Marseille?

In the Frioul islands' coves or on La Ciotat's beach.

### Is Marseille pushchair-friendly?

The quays and basilica are; on the islands and trails a carrier is better.

### What to do with kids on a windy day?

Visit the Cosquer Cave replica by the sea.

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