Rain can play spoilsport during your holiday in the Bouches-du-Rhône, and force you to adapt your programme. You have not planned any alternative activities in case of rain in Marseille (13)? Museums and monuments will welcome you sheltered from the rain. Do you want to multiply your activities? You can also go to a shopping centre, discover regional gastronomy in a covered market, book an escape game session… You will find a vast choice of activities that take place indoors, to be shared as a couple, with friends or with the family.
Marseille’s museums open their doors to you on rainy days. The Mucem, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, is certainly the most beautiful establishment in the city. You can also dive into the city’s ancient past by visiting the Marseille History Museum. The Palais Longchamp houses two museum spaces in its wings: the Fine Arts Museum and the Natural History Museum. Lovers of art and fashion can go to the Museum of Decorative Arts and Fashion, located in the Parc Borély in the south of the city.
Notre-Dame-de-La-Garde also has some nice surprises in store. This basilica conceals magnificent mosaics of neo-Byzantine inspiration, and has an incredible collection of ex-votos. You can make the most of a lull to admire the view of the city, the harbour, the islands and the hills.
Looking for other ideas for entertainment when it rains? The Palais Omnisports Marseille Grand Est is home to two ice rinks and a covered skate park. Skate lovers can enjoy an indoor session, sheltered from the rain… But also from the heat! The city of Marseille also has several escape games. Some rooms are accessible to all ages, and can be played with the whole family, while others are reserved for adults.
Looking for something else to do when it rains? Marseille has many shopping centres, right in the heart of the city. The Centre Bourse, a stone’s throw from the Vieux-Port, is home to many shops and big-name stores. This shopping centre also offers a view of the remains of the ancient city of Massalia, founded by the Greeks. Les Terrasses du Port, the latest of Marseille’s large shopping centres, houses over 170 shops, cafés and restaurants.
