Tour of Marseille via Corniche Kennedy and the sea front
(Duration 5h, 38 Kms, degree of difficulty: easy)
9am: We welcome clients at Les Terrasses du port
- Presentation of the tour
- Distribution of safety equipment: helmet, hi-vis vest.
- Advice on using the bikes; using the gears, electrical assistance…
Short test drive on les Docks. Final check with clients that bikes are in good working order : saddle height, brakes, advice on riding in the city
9:30am: Le MuCEM.
Presentation of the MuCEM and the Villa Méditerranée / Cosquer cave è Ride off to Le Pharo, (4 Kms).
10am: Le Palais du Pharo.
Ride to le Vieux port, L’Ombrière, le Bassin du Carénage.
Presentation and history of Le Palais Pharo, the Vieux Port.
We continue our ride to Notre Dame de la Garde via la Corniche John Kennedy, (6 Kms).
… La Corniche John Kennedy…
Visit les Catalans, the colonial armies’ war memorial, Malmousque, the oceanography Institute (Marégraphe) with a view over the Château d’If.
11am / Notre Dame de la Garde.
Presentation and history of the Basilica: visit possible. (20/30 min stop for the visit, bathroom break, and water fountain)
continue riding to the restaurant « chez Paul» for lunch (12 Kms).
… Corniche John Kennedy, the seafront…
Facing the wind, while following the Corniche John Kennedy as far as l’Hélice, le Roucas, Le David « backs to the sea », the Borely beaches, then the villages of Vieille Chapelle, La Pointe Rouge, Montredon… And finally les Goudes.
12:15pm /gastronomic lunch at waterfront Restaurant « Chez Paul ».
« Chez Paul » The most typical Marseille-style restaurant in les Goudes. Overlooking the small port, behind the boats, tasting of Marseillais specialities and local wine (supions, casserons, octopus salad, panisses). Stopover 45 min.
departure at 13 h to les Docks (16 Kms).
2pm /arrival at les Docks
Debrief of the tour. Invitation to visit the Tour St Jean Gardens and the MuCEM, possibility to visit the historic neighbourhood, le Panier or go shopping at the Terrasses du Port shopping centre, etc …(organise this with your guide)
