Old Port of Marseille

With groundbreaking museums and world-class restaurants, Marseille offers plenty of opportunities to splash out. However, it’s also a city that can be enjoyed and experienced without breaking the bank. From the glittering Vieux Port to affordable eats in the historic Le Panier district, many of the best things to do in this famous Mediterranean metropolis can be either low-cost or even free. Here’s how to experience Marseille economically.

Marseille is the second-largest city in France after Paris, the capital of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, and the oldest city in the country.