Want to amaze your children and give them memories they will cherish as they grow up? Nothing could be easier! All you have to do is keep them busy. With fun activities, entertaining experiences, and educational outings, Marseille and its surroundings are full of possibilities for entertaining the little ones. All you have to do is set off on an adventure!
Create unforgettable memories at an amusement park
Why not take advantage of a weekend around Marseille to spend an unforgettable moment with your family at an amusement park? Whether you’re a fan of gentle rides, water slides, or thrills, there’s something for everyone! In the South, amusement parks are the ideal place for people of all ages to have fun and create lasting memories. So, are you ready for a day full of laughter and discoveries with your family?
Visit the Museum of Illusions
After conquering the cities of Toronto, Dubai, New York, Paris, Lyon, and many others, the famous Museum of Illusions has set up shop in Marseille in the lively Esplanade J4/Voûtes de la Major district. Since June 2023, more than 70 illusions, as entertaining as they are mind-boggling, have been delighting Marseille families. Optical illusions, holograms, bottomless wells, infinite rooms, upside-down rooms. All the ingredients are there for a great time with your children!
Take on the challenges of Prison Island, the adventure game
For an out-of-the-ordinary activity with children, head to Prison Island. Here, there are no traditional padlocks, but a series of themed cells where young and old must join forces to overcome physical, fun, and logic challenges. Cooperation, strategy, and good humor are the keys to accumulating maximum points and successfully escaping. It’s a dynamic experience that allows children to burn off energy while stimulating their minds… and turns a simple outing into a real group adventure.
Let off steam in an indoor playground in Marseille
Is it raining or too hot to play outside? No problem. If your children are like live wires and need to let off steam to burn off their boundless energy, Dream Kids is the place for you. This 750 m² air-conditioned space (ideal during heat waves) in Marseille’s 11th arrondissement offers a wide range of activities. Children aged 1 to 12 can have fun on giant slides, a climbing wall, mini motorcycles, and more!
Take a trip to the educational farm and marvel at the animals
This activity will appeal to the little ones! If they’ve just learned that cows go “moo,” sheep go “baa,” chickens go “cluck,” and ants go “creak,” then the educational farm is the perfect place to take your children. Far from picture books, they can marvel at real farm animals. Located 30 minutes by car from Marseille, the Auriol animal farm is well worth the trip. Located at the foot of the Sainte Baume massif, come and discover many species of animals to pet!
Step into the shoes of Tiger Woods by playing mini-golf
When we talk about golf, we generally think of wealthy businessmen networking on the green between meetings. But contrary to popular belief, this sport is not exclusively reserved for this minority segment of the population. Proof of this can be found at Mini-Golf de Provence in Bouc-Bel-Air, which welcomes children under 13, allowing them to have fun for €8 on an 18-hole course!
Immerse yourself in the magic of books during “Mazette Mini Reading Wednesdays”
Want to introduce your children to the joys of reading? The Mazette bookstore has just what you need. Ranked among our favorite independent bookstores, this must-visit address in Marseille offers reading workshops every Wednesday (except during school holidays). Each week, your little ones will be enchanted by a new theme!
Discover the worlds of Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo at the Carrières des Lumières
Les Carrières des Lumières offers a cultural outing that is as fun as it is awe-inspiring for the whole family. In a spectacular setting carved into the rock, children can see Pablo Picasso’s works come to life on huge stone walls before diving into the colorful world of Frida Kahlo. With monumental projections, music, and light shows, this immersive experience easily captures the attention of young children while awakening their artistic curiosity. It’s an original outing idea in Les Baux-de-Provence, about an hour from Marseille, combining culture and wonder.
Spend some time in the great outdoors at the foot of a waterfall with a playground
Accessible to all levels, the hike to the waterfall takes only 15 minutes, making it perfect for our young explorers. And to add to the excitement of the walk, there is a playground to entertain the little ones, offering a peaceful natural setting. In addition, there is a picnic area where you can recharge your batteries in complete tranquility. So, are you ready to discover the Malaga waterfall in Rognac?
Have fun in one of Marseille’s best toy stores
At a time when children are spending more and more time in front of screens (even if it can calm them down), we invite you to discover the best toy stores in Marseille! After all, a wooden toy or an illustrated book can be just as captivating as a screen! And for us adults, there’s nothing like reconnecting with our childhood through toys that are both fun and aesthetically pleasing. Some stores even offer creative workshops and shows! It’s the perfect activity for sharing a moment with the family!
Bounce with joy at a trampoline park
In Marseille, theUrban Jump trampoline park is a popular destination for our little kangaroos who love to jump and bounce. Nestled in the city’s 11th arrondissement, this park offers an entertaining and stimulating experience for children aged 4 and up. Equipped with numerous trampolines of different sizes and shapes, as well as other fun facilities (foam pit, airbag, jump court, etc.), it guarantees hours of fun and physical exercise. Whether for an outing with family or friends, or for a birthday party, this trampoline park in Marseille promises unforgettable moments of joy!
Discover classical music with Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight is the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to classical music with concerts paying tribute to all genres. In the most beautiful venues in the southern capital, under the warm light of thousands of (fake) candles, there is no age limit for enjoying music. Children aged 8 and over are welcome in the magical world of Candlelight for a 60-minute concert they won’t soon forget.
Have fun at one of Marseille’s children’s playgrounds
Are you looking for a simple activity to keep your children occupied that is more accessible than a tree-top adventure park and closer than a walk in one of the 10 most beautiful villages in the surrounding area? Good news, everything is within easy reach. Marseille has around 32 children’s playgrounds, scattered throughout its parks and gardens across the city. Slides, climbing nets, spring toys, climbing frames… your children can enjoy the great outdoors, develop their motor skills and make friends with other children!
Get closer to the stars at the Marseille Observatory Planetarium
Put stars in your little ones’ eyes at the Planetarium! Several tours and activities are organized to allow families to discover astronomy. Observation evenings, temporary exhibitions, and guided tours await you during and outside of school holidays. Be sure to check out the Observatory’s astronomy program.
Go on an easy and exotic hike
A corner of Provençal Colorado less than 30 minutes from Marseille. For a nature outing that will appeal to the whole family, try this easy 4 km (round trip) family walk from Chemin des Pinchinades to the source of the Infernet. Along the way, young and old alike will marvel at the red rock formations and cascading waterfalls.
