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A stroll between land and sea at Pointe-Rouge

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Marseille 8ème
5.6 km

  • This is an urban stroll to discover the assets of the Pointe-Rouge district.

  • The promenade offers two simultaneous atmospheres: the hustle and bustle of the seaside with its marina, beach and shops, and the tranquility of the wooded areas of Parc Pastré.

    The walk starts at the "Tiboulen" bus stop, served by line 19.

    Walk along the seafront to reach a staircase leading to the Pointe-Rouge beach(1). Walk towards the seawall, then when you come to the ASPTT building, walk along it to the left. At the intersection, turn right down the street. In front of the YCPR...
    The promenade offers two simultaneous atmospheres: the hustle and bustle of the seaside with its marina, beach and shops, and the tranquility of the wooded areas of Parc Pastré.

    The walk starts at the "Tiboulen" bus stop, served by line 19.

    Walk along the seafront to reach a staircase leading to the Pointe-Rouge beach(1). Walk towards the seawall, then when you come to the ASPTT building, walk along it to the left. At the intersection, turn right down the street. In front of the YCPR yacht club, turn left into "Port de la Pointe-Rouge" (2). At the next intersection, turn left and follow the sign "accès plage et commerces". Climb the stairs in front of you to reach Avenue d'Odessa.

    Then turn right. You'll pass a fire brigade barracks and then the municipal open-air swimming pool. On the right are the remains of a Südwall bunker (3).

    A little further on, there's a promontory with a view of the deep blue sea, the Mont-Rose hill (in the distance on the left) and, above all, two bathing creeks with cabins. L'anse des Phocéens, home to the men's bath (right) and the ladies' bath (left).

    Continue across the street to Boulevard Delpin, which you'll have to walk up to the end. Opposite you is Place Engalière and the church of Sainte Eusébie(4). It bears a strong resemblance to the Cathedral de la Major, which gives the impression of being miniaturized. Go up the street called "place" Engalière to enter a public garden and follow the path to the left. Then turn right to walk under the pine trees and go straight up.

    You're in the heart of the Campagne and Parc Pastré (5). Follow the path along the fence of the equestrian center to the first pool. Go around the basin to the left and walk along the Canal de Marseille (6). The canal winds its way to the sumptuous Château Pastré (7).

    Walk back down the main alley to the intersection with the Canal de Marseille, which you follow to the right (8).

    When you reach the small house, turn left to go around a second small lake in a clockwise direction. Return to the canal and follow it to the left. When you reach a wider path, turn right to go up a little, then left to continue along a line almost parallel to the canal route. When you again reach a wide track, descend to the left to reach the top of the Parangon traverse (9).

    Pass the Emmaüs Pointe-Rouge Community (10) and, if it's open, come on in! Reach the traffic circle in front of Lycée Marseilleveyre (11), then continue left along Avenue du Corail.

    On your right, at the foot of the hill, you'll see a navigation bridge and the elements usually found on a large merchant ship. This is the flagship building of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure Maritime (12).

    Finish your stroll by walking down the traverse Prat to the avenue de Montredon and a square lined with shops and restaurants (13).
  • Departure
    Marseille 8ème
  • Difference in height
    76.3333 m
  • Environment
    • Sea view
    • Close to pleasure port
    • Forest location
    • Beach within 300 m
    • Waterside
    • Lake view
    • Town location
    • Coastal
    • Lake 5 km away
    • Close to a public transportation
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Accepted customers
    • Level green – easy
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Points of interest
1 Pointe-Rouge beach
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2 Port of Pointe-Rouge
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3 Bunkers and coves
Built by German troops. A cumbersome legacy of the occupation of the free zone, which did not prevent the Allied landings in Provence on 15 August 1944.
Below, two creeks follow one another. The men's bath (also known as the Anse des Phocéens) and the women's bath, recognisable by its row of cabins with blue-painted doors.
In the 19th century, people did not mix when bathing.
The cabanons are old shelters that were used to store boats and fishing tackle.
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4 Church of Saint Eusebia
Church built in the same neo-Byzantine style as the Cathedral of Major or the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde.
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5 Pastré park
6 Marseille Canal
In 1849, water from the Durance finally reached Marseille via the Marseille canal, providing the city with a permanent water supply. It was a technical feat that gave a boost to the crops and ornamental gardens of the local bastides.
The Pastré countryside benefited from a diversion of the canal, which carried the water to the Madrague de Montredon, where it then flowed into the sea. As a result, the park became an important cultural and social centre.
7 Château Pastré
This Bastide dates back to 1860 and is a reinterpretation of the Louis XIII style. Its style subtly combines Marseille brick with blond Arles stone. It was once home to the Musée de la Faïence, which is now housed alongside the fashion and decorative arts museum at Château Borély. Countess Lili Pastré gave shelter in this villa to many foreign and Jewish artists and writers exiled in France, before events forced them to continue their exile to more welcoming countries.
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8 Bonus gift for the curious
To complete your discovery of the Parc Pastré, the Marseille water company and the Metropole are offering you the chance to find out how the arrival of water has transformed the area.
Scan the QR code on the sign or visit https://parcours-pastre.eaudemarseille-metropole.fr
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9 Secret passage
To leave the Pastré countryside, here's the passage you'll have to take.
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10 Emmaus Community
11 Marseilleveyre High School
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12 ENSM School
At the foot of the hill, you'll find a navigational bridge and other elements usually found on a large merchant ship. This is the flagship building of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure Maritime.
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13 La Pointe-Rouge
Back to the starting point. Thank you for taking this walk.
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76 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 77 m
  • Minimum altitude : 2 m
  • Total positive elevation : 76 m
  • Total negative elevation : -71 m
  • Max positive elevation : 52 m
  • Min positive elevation : -13 m
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