The Old Port is one of 14 marinas Marseille which he is one of the most emblematic sites.
Located in the former natural cove of Lacydon where sailors are implanted that would establish a trading post and then the city itself, the Old Port are somewhat since 2600 years.
In the mid-nineteenth century, during the industrial revolution, a new port is set in the north of the city to accommodate ships dedicated to commercial traffic, only boats can continue to dock in the Old Port.
Nowadays, it is almost exclusively became a marina. Y are indeed always attached the stars who provide connections with the islands of Friuli and the Chateau d'If. Also remains the Honorary dock that lends itself to official events and prestigious ship calls. As is the tradition, finally, still holds a market with high color fish...
As for the marina itself, its capacity is 3200 seats on docks and pontoons. Note that the wetting is prevented and on a technical level, the port entrance is 50 m wide and the depth of water is from 4 to 6 m.
A twenty locations (or even fifty in summer) are reserved for visitors (for boats under 13 m). Furthermore, 5 positions are reserved for vessels less than 60 meters and for vessels up to 90 m.
Are available to boaters of water and electricity terminals, sanitation (toilets and showers), a fuel station and a technical area with lifting gear.
On the Old Port are based Yacht Club and the tourist Lacydon (Contact +33 4 91 59 82 00) and the Water Corporation Marseille (contact +33 4 91 54 32 03). Must specify, the Old Port, all downtown Marseille with its shops, bars, restaurants, cultural spaces is available. port offices are located on the quay Marcel Pagnol. Information +33 4 91 99 75 60 or +33 6 32 87 52 39.
