Outings for the all Saints vacation in Marseille

From 18 Oct 2025 > 2 Nov 2025

The vacations are coming! It’s time to think about how to keep your kids and teens busy over the next 15 days, but you don’t have any ideas? Don’t panic! A family outing, a workshop, a treasure hunt, a nature walk, not forgetting Halloween parties! There’s no shortage of activities and outings in Marseille! Let us be your guide and enjoy a stress-free family vacation!

Published on 19 October 2025

Discover the city

Guided tours and activities

During the All Saints’ Day holidays, the Tourist Office invites you to enjoy some unforgettable moments with your family thanks to fun guided tours and activities full of surprises!
Discover street art in the Cours Julien district, take on the challenges of an Escape Game in the narrow streets of the Panier or around Notre-Dame de la Garde, or investigate to find out who is plotting against the Sun King.
Continue the adventure with “In search of the treasures of Parc Borély”, a family activity full of mystery and good humour, which will have you exploring the magnificent Parc Borely between nature, games and discoveries. Finally, marvel at Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse, an architectural masterpiece not to be missed. So many activities that promise laughter and sharing in the heart of Marseille!
Discover all the Tourist Office’s family activities

Invader was here

Take your kids on a hunt for Spaces Invaders ! These colourful little mosaics are hidden all over the city! A few years ago, the street artist Invader installed his works all over the city. Start your “hunt” on the roof terrace of the Le Corbusier building, where it all began…

Take to the high seas!

On a sunny day, hop on a boat and discover the Count of Monte Cristo on the island of Château d’If! Just 30 minutes by boat from the Old Port, the Château d’If offers a breathtaking view over the bay of Marseille. During the All Saints’ Day holidays, you and your family can discover all the mysteries of the island!
Find out more about the “if en famille” tour

The must-see Notre-Dame de la Garde

If there’s one thing you must see in Marseille, it’s the famous Notre-Dame de la Garde! You can get there by foot (it takes a good 20 minutes from the Old Port), by bike or by bus (No. 60), but the best way if you’ve got children is to take the little tourist train, which leaves from the Old Port and takes you straight to the Good Mother!
Book your ticket for the little train

Taste of nature

Discover the educational farms

Open every day during the holidays. Children will learn about the environment, farm animals and the natural world around them. Educational activities and events will be on offer (gardening, plant discovery, introduction to organic farming, etc.).
There are several educational farms in Marseille.

Take a breath of fresh air in Marseille’s flowerbeds

Fancy a nice autumn walk with the family? Thanks to its topography, Marseille is full of beautiful nature trails for everyone to enjoy, with breathtaking views and forests to immerse you in. Here areour ideas for walks in and around Marseille for a complete change of scenery.

“L’automne des Calanques” festival

Come and discover the treasures of the Calanques National Park with your family. Until 2 November, from Marseille to La Ciotat, over 50 free events are waiting for you! Walks, shows, discovery workshops and other activities are on the programme.
Find out more about the Automne des Calanques programme

Don’t forget our parks and gardens!

Marseille also boasts over 700 hectares of parks and gardensall over the city. Take advantage of the autumn holidays to come and have a stroll and spend a lovely day with the family.

Want to learn

All about planets

Visit the Planetarium in the gardens of the Palais Longchamp.
There’s a different programme every day during the school holidays, with tours for the very young and the very old, so the stars will have no secrets for them!

Activities in the city’s museums

For curious little ones, visits and activities are planned throughout the holidays in some of the city’s museums. Discover the workshops and guided tours at Mucem.The Château Borely also offers a wide range of activities for young visitors, with workshops, shows and interactive tours to suit all tastes and ages! During all the holidays, the Château de la Buzine offers themed courses and workshops for children. But all the city’s museums are working hard during the holidays to offer activities, workshops and tours specially designed for young visitors.
Don ‘t hesitate to ask!

For OM fans

Tours of the Orange Vélodrome stadium are available throughout the holidays, so make the most of them! Your children will know everything there is to know about their favourite team!
Book your visit now!

Learn all the secrets of Marseille Soap

Marseille soap is famous the world over. But did you really know how this famous soap is made? During the All Saints’ Day holidays, Marseille’s soap factories are offering free tours, but please note that these must be booked in advance! You can find these tours at the Savonnerie du Midi or the Savonnerie du Fer à Cheval. Or if you prefer, you can visit the Soap Museum on the Old Port.

The Museum of Illusion

Opened just a few months ago, the Musée de l’illusion is a real stunner! Covering an area of nearly 700 m2, you and your family can enjoy a range of disturbing and astonishing visual experiences that will turn your senses and your perception of reality upside down! An incredible experience for all the family.

Want to get moving?

You can go to the Bowl du Prado or the skate park at the Friche Belle de Mai, and your kids will have a ball! Are your kids more of a Tarzan? Take them on a tree climbing trip and why not join them in their acrobatics!

Winter is approaching… so why not try a winter sport like ice skating? Head to the Palais omnisports Marseille Grand-Est for a skating rink worthy of the Olympic Games!

Is the weather not cooperating?

Don’t panic! Even if it’s raining, there’s never a dull moment in Marseille!

Play parks

Royal Kid and Magic City are great places to let off steam! Children can play in giant games to their heart’s content. There are also multi-purpose indoor leisure centres for teenagers, such as KIP, where your teenagers can go indoor go-karting, play lasergames, go bowling or trampolining.
Discover all the indoor leisure parks and activities in Marseille

Escape Games

There are plenty of escape games in Marseille, for Harry Potter fans, mystery buffs, film buffs and older people who want to scare themselves! From the most mysterious to the most frightening, your children and teenagers will find what they’re looking for!
Discover all the escape games in Marseille

For the more adventurous

The climbing walls are not to be outdone! Suitable for all levels (even the youngest), you and your family can enjoy the climbing rooms in Marseille. Discover all the climbing walls in Marseille

For older kids

EVA (E.sports Virtual Arena) is the ideal activity for teenagers! A real immersion in a video game. In a 500 m2 space, wearing a helmet, players are transported into virtual worlds and move around as the game unfolds. Young and old alike are sure to appreciate this new type of activity.

A family challenge!

Quiz Room offers a unique experience inspired by TV shows: for an hour, children (and parents) compete in teams in an immersive setting, buzzing around like real candidates and enjoying a fun, funny and stimulating experience, perfect for an original outing!

Events not to be missed during the vacations

Hero Festival (to extend the holidays a little …)

Let’s get on with the holidays! The superheroes are coming to Marseilles on 8 and 9 November!
It’s an event that’s become an autumn staple. Two timeless days to discover fantastic worlds and characters straight out of a manga or comic book.
Find out more about the Hero Festival

Festival en Ribambelle

This festival, devised by the Théâtre Massalia, delights young and old every year. A varied programme featuring puppet shows, object theatre, object dance and workshops. A dozen different shows that will leave children with stars in their eyes! In venues across Marseille from 15 October to 29 November.
Find out more about the en Ribambelle festival

Halloween!

This year on 30 and 31 October, Marseille’s museums are offering a range of events to celebrate Halloween. Get out your costumes and head for the museums!
Find out more about Halloween in Marseille’s museums