Hiking and treasure hunt – Old Marseille district

• A real travel through time to meet the heart of the Phocaean city
• 2 distances/durations available : 4,5km/2h30 or 7km/3h30
• Suitable for families who like to walk and play
• Small groups of participants to enhanced cohesion and keep a playful spirit

Come and play to discover Marseille and its hidden places !

Le Panier neighbourhood, the "old Marseille", and its surroundings will be your playground during this activity. From its founding by Greek settlers to the present day, Marseille can be proud of a 2,600 years long history! This is the promise of a true hike through time to meet these traces of the past. A dive into the history of the city and its oldest districts (including the Panier and Belsunce - the second one only visited during the 7 km distance). Here beats the heart of the Marseille and where heritage, culture and flavours mingle.

A game and riddle booklet will allow you to move forward from stage to stage, such as a real Sherlock Holmes, and thus find out the hidden path you have to follow. Streets or alleys name, details on monuments or facades, objects of urban furniture, you have to walk with your eyes wide open to resolve the riddles.

The guide will unveil you many unknown places but also some must-see ones, and tell you about the sites met, their History and even their legend, while keeping a playful spirit.

The hike is suitable to all, without difficulties except some stairs. We will walk at a reasonable pace and with small group of participants.

In short: walk... have fun... and discover.

Organizer : Cité Rando
Duration : 2.5, 3.5 hour(s)
Number of participants : Departure are confirmed between 2 and 12 participants

To take with you:
Water and comfortable walking shoes
Requirements:
Minimum age required : 6 years old (8 for the 7 km long hike)
Important information:
The arrival location of the visit that you will have to look for is not the same as the departure's one. However, you can rejoin it easily within a 10-minute walk.