Staying around Cours Julien and La Plaine
Cours Julien and Place Jean Jaurès, usually called La Plaine, form two separate centers linked by smaller streets. Check which one your accommodation faces before booking. Rue des Trois Mages is a useful route between them. If you plan early starts, ask about the bedroom position, as terrace conversation can carry into rooms above the street.
At a glance
- Best for
- Bars, value
- At night
- Loud at weekends
- Getting around
- Metro: Notre-Dame du Mont; tram
- Price level
- €€
A hilltop district of murals, cafes and bars east of the harbor: lively at night, good value, a short metro ride from the port.
Good for
- Bars, cafes and street art on the doorstep
- Good value near the center
- A younger, local feel
Think twice if
- You sleep lightly: weekend nights run late
- Hills tire you: the way home from the port is uphill
How Cours Julien and La Plaine compares with the rest of Marseille
What is near Cours Julien and La Plaine
Place Jean Jaurès
Walk roughly five to 10 minutes from the center of Cours Julien via Rue des Trois Mages to reach La Plaine.
Notre-Dame du Mont church
About five minutes from Cours Julien, close to the metro and useful as a meeting point before exploring the surrounding streets.
Rue d'Aubagne
Allow about 10 minutes downhill from Cours Julien to reach the shops and food streets leading toward Noailles.
Eating in Cours Julien and La Plaine
You will find casual meals, takeaway counters and terraces around both squares. Walk a few adjoining streets before choosing, since the busiest terrace is not always the easiest place to talk. For a quiet breakfast, look away from the main evening gathering spots and check opening hours locally.
Getting around from Cours Julien and La Plaine
Notre-Dame du Mont station on metro line 2 serves the southern side of Cours Julien. La Plaine addresses involve a longer walk from the station. Walking down toward Noailles is straightforward, but expect a climb when returning from the harbor.
Hotels in Cours Julien and La Plaine
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Staying around Cours Julien and La Plaine
Are Cours Julien and La Plaine one square?
No. Cours Julien and Place Jean Jaurès are separate spaces connected by streets including Rue des Trois Mages.
Which station serves Cours Julien?
Use Notre-Dame du Mont on metro line 2. Check the walking route to your accommodation, especially if it is beyond La Plaine.
How can I choose a quieter room?
Ask for a bedroom facing a courtyard and check whether the building sits directly above a bar or a late terrace.