Les Terrasses du Port — Attraction in Marseille

We recently enjoyed a 10-night Western Mediterranean Cruise on the MSC Lirica sailing from Alicante (cost £420 each in January).  The second stop was Marseille and we caught the free shuttle bus from the end of the port to the Les Terrasses du Port shopping centre. More information on the port is available on the Google site What's in Port (cruise guide for 1200 ports). The shopping centre was central with great transport links.

We arrived in Marseille on a Sunday and visited the shopping centre just as it opened at 10am.  The large modern shopping centre had an ESHOP stocking over 60 brands, as well as over 170 shops and restaurants.   There was a great selection of high street and designer shops including the Apple store, Micromania, Decathlon, Etam, Dyson, Foot Locker,  G Star Raw, Jonak, Boss, Caroll, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Lush, Superdry and Ralph Lauren.  Many of the stores were in sale and the prices were very good.  Each of the stores were well stocked and carefully thought out to enhance the shopping experience. We bought some items from Lego, Zara, The Body Shop, H & M, Pull & Bear, Claire's, Stradivarius and Pandora.

Having spent several hours shopping we bought coffees from Bchef.  There was a roof top bar and a restaurant terrace with fantastic views over the Mediterranean. In terms of choice, there was something for everyone including Mexican, Thai, Japanese, Italian and Hawaiian dishes, steak, seafood, baguettes, bagels and pastries. The shopping centre had a great selection of restaurants including Beef House, Angel Bakery, Bubble House, Foodies, Starbucks, Frank's Hotdog, and Yoi by Yoji just to name a few.

As well as having a great range of shops and restaurants the shopping centre had a 2600 capacity car park, free WiFi, photo booths and helmet lockers.  The shopping centre was immaculate and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. If visiting Marseille, I would definitely recommend a visit to the shopping centre. Marseille has so much to offer including touring the city on the 'hop on hop off' tourist bus (meeting point is 86 Quai du Port, 13002) or visiting the palace (Palais du Phara), Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, the museums of civilisation and history, the Cathedral, Palais Longchamp Castle, the old port, Saint-Victor abbey, Parc Borely (park with 18th century gardens and fountains), the former prison Chateau d'if or...

Horrible experience at this place ! I will try to describe precisely what happened: I went to buy pants last night and Decathlon closed all the changing rooms "due to Covid" however, the personnel from Decathlon suggested to me to buy them first, pay for them, go to toilet and return the pairs that don't fit. That idea seemed reasonable and I agreed . However ! Aa soon as I entered the toilet ,the janitor woman didn't like what I was doing and she called the security on me right away ! They aggressively jumped on me detaining me. I don't speak French language, but security personnel weren't buying it. They thought I'm playing a game by not speaking French to them. I shown them the bag of the Decathlon, along with the pants i just bought with tags and receipts. They physically PREVENTED me from returning back to the store to return the pants and get a refund ,I don't know under which pretext. I did not expect such an incompetency from security personnel in France when I wasn't doing anything illegal ,in fact I did what I was supposed to do and what I was told to do. I was only a customer who simply went to shop for proper outfit! After scuffle and arguing ,the security guard who spoke some English escorted me back to the Decathlone store to get my refund. I want to underline ,that it is not Decathlone fault per say,they were professional and some spoke perfect English, but the whole situation was weird. This testimony can serve as warning to next customers of Decathlon who might get detained by security guards in the mall for...

Les Terrasses du Port in Marseille is an amazing shopping destination! We had a fantastic time exploring the mall and enjoying its unique offerings. The food court was a real treat – we grabbed two delicious hot dogs, which were perfect for a quick bite while taking a break from shopping. The variety of food options really stood out, with something for everyone to enjoy.

One of the best parts of our visit was finding a Marseille scarf that was exactly what we were looking for, a great souvenir to take home. The selection of shops is impressive, from popular international brands to local stores, making it easy to find something special.

But what really makes Les Terrasses du Port stand out is the incredible terrace with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. We spent time just soaking in the view, which added such a memorable touch to our visit. It’s the perfect spot to relax after shopping or grab a coffee and enjoy the fresh air.

The mall’s modern design, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere made it a pleasure to visit. Whether you're there for shopping, food, or simply the view, Les Terrasses is a must-visit...