Things to do in Marseille for self travelers

Treat yourself to an incredible safari experience in the heart of Provence, with tickets for La Barben Animal Park – the largest animal park in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) region. In this sprawling animal park, you'll meet hundreds of exotic creatures big and small. From leopards to lions, foxes to flamingoes, and everything in between, there are over 120 species to meet and greet. Learn tons of awesome facts about the animal kingdom during the daily talks with the zookeepers, and enjoy lots of special events and demonstrations throughout the year, from spectacular birds in-flight displays to fascinating feedings.

You could go to Mucem in Marseille twice and have two entirely different experiences. The stunning museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations is home to one of the most extensive collections of Mediterranean art and culture anywhere in the world. See early illustrations, photographs, paintings, sculptures, and audio recordings.

Want something to help the kids release that pent-up energy? This day ticket to Rocher Mistral puts your whole excitable crew in the best amusement park in Provence! Take an extraordinary journey through time and watch ten thrilliing shows and a host of animated displays. There's comedy, dancing, swordfights, sound and light shows to amaze you, all with a backdrop of the thousand-year-old castle of La Barben. Dive into the heart of the Middle Ages in a battle of knights, ready to do anything to defeat the enemy. Flee the rebels who besiege and burn the castle, sail the oceans of the world alongside an officer of the Royal Navy of Louis XIV, and fly over the most emblematic places of Provence on the back of an eagle!

Come face-to-face with nearly 300 creatures from 80 different species at the ZOA Park. From the playful marmosets to the elusive ocelots, from the chatty Senegal parrots to the flamboyant flamingos, or from the sturdy tortoises to the white-throated monitor lizards, the park promises a surprise at every turn! ZOA began as a botanical garden, and over the years, has sprouted an incredible variety of flora. Whether you're a fan of Mediterranean greens, tropical blooms, or cacti, the park's greenhouses and rock gardens are a must-visit. And if, like bees to flowers, you're drawn to the vibrant blossoms, you're in for a treat with bougainvillea, bird of paradise, and pomegranate trees.