We spent 2 weeks in Marseille so had time to take a picnic to Borely park. Lots of lovely grassed area to sit on. You need to chose a day where there is very little wind! And be prepared to have quite a walk if going by car - chances are you will have to park at quite a distance... More

Thepark's main attraction is the Musee Borely it is being renovated ,may open in April Park itself is large but not worth the detour by itself

there is in this big park a big pond with swans and ducks you can take a bark and for a fee, there is also a roses garden with lots of kinds of roses , magnificent! there is also a gallery in the little castle and a nice little waterfall, for the kids there is some merry go round and... More

This is a peaceful, soothing park to stroll through in the midst of a very busy city. We visited the Botanic Gardens at the same time and met a very helpful receptionist who was so proud of the gardens. Worth a visit. In good weather, take a picnic. Catch a No 82 bus and get off at Parc Borely.

Loved this huge park. Brink your roller blades or bikes and a snack. Or rent the fun multi person bikes by the hour. Loads of families and grass to stroll. After the park, take a five minute walk to the beach at the end of the park. You could spend a whole day at this park and the beach. I... More

Lovely park to wander round, there is a botanical garden, boating lake, rose garden and plenty of places to sit and take in the views. But the loos were awful and should be avoided. You can even watch the horse racing at the adjoining track.

One of the more civilized, pleasant places in Marseille, this is a park where locals come to relax and get a sense of space. It is a short walk from the sea, and close to Pointe Rouge. If you are a local, this is a great place to unwind. But if you are a visitor (especially one from a green... More

We visited this parc which was lovely, we can recommend thet cafe in the parc, we travelled there via the metro, and then caught the tram to the port.

Nice place for biking and swimming! There are all the facilities for having a nice stay on the beach, like lavatories and changing rooms.