Lenche Square

Place de Lenche, southern atmosphere near the Vieux-Port

Southern atmosphere guaranteed on the Place de Lenche, a small square of Le Panier lined with cafés and restaurants with large terraces. A stone's throw from the Vieux-Port, it is among the oldest sites of Marseille. The Marseille audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this place full of history and charm.

One of the oldest sites of Marseille

Located near the Vieux-Port, behind the town hall, the Place de Lenche is one of the oldest sites of Marseille. It is even considered to occupy the site of the former agora of the Greek city, in the heart of the ancient town. Now peaceful and convivial, lined with cafés and terraces, it keeps a typically southern atmosphere, in the historic Panier district.

What to see

Here you enjoy the shaded terraces, the southern atmosphere and the views of the district and the port. The square, at once historic and lively, is an ideal place to take a break and soak up the Marseille way of life. It is a charming stop in the heart of Le Panier, laden with more than two thousand years of history.

Practical information

The Place de Lenche lies in the Panier district, near the Vieux-Port, in Marseille, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level. The cafés and restaurants that line it have their own hours; the square is particularly savoured on a terrace, in the warm season.

Why is the Place de Lenche historic?

Because it is among the oldest sites of Marseille and is said to occupy the site of the former agora of the Greek city.

Where is the Place de Lenche?

In the Panier district, near the Vieux-Port, behind the town hall of Marseille.