Ancient Port Archeological Site

The Port Antique site, at the origins of Marseille

A great testimony of the founding of the city in 600 BC, the archaeological site of the Port Antique presents the vestiges of the original Greek port. The Marseille audio-guided tour stops here to go back to the very first hours of the Phocaean city, where the history of the city began.

The vestiges of the Greek port

The Port Antique site, first called the Jardin des Vestiges, presents the remains of the Greek and Roman port of Marseille, brought to light in the heart of the city. There you see notably quays, fortifications and ancient basins, witnesses of the founding of Massalia by the Greeks in 600 BC. The site is attached to the History Museum of Marseille, which tells its story.

What to see

Here you discover the vestiges of the ancient port, quays and fortifications, in the middle of a garden in the heart of the city. The site, linked to the History Museum of Marseille, lets you understand the Greek and Roman origins of the city. It is an essential stop for lovers of archaeology and history, a stone's throw from the Vieux-Port.

Practical information

The Port Antique site lies at 2 rue Henri Barbusse, in the heart of Marseille, near the Vieux-Port, reachable on foot. Attached to the History Museum, it can be visited, generally Tuesday to Sunday; its hours and prices vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Port Antique site of Marseille present?

The vestiges of the Greek and Roman port of Marseille, quays and fortifications, witnesses of the founding of the city in 600 BC.

Where is the Port Antique site?

At 2 rue Henri Barbusse, near the Vieux-Port, in the heart of Marseille, attached to the History Museum of the city.