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Vallon des Auffes

A tiny fishing harbor of painted boats and cottages tucked under a bridge on the Corniche.

Photo: Florent Chabaud · CC BY-SA 3.0
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
45 minutes
Address
Vallon des Auffes, 13007 MarseilleDirections
Getting There
Bus 83 along the Corniche from the Old Port, about 15 minutes.

Why Go

The little cove feels like a village inside the city. The Corniche road above runs along the coast past villas and beaches, with views to the islands.

Nearby in Marseille

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