Looking for ideas on how to get out and about in the sweltering heat? Marseille Secrète reveals its tricks of the trade! Between cinema, beaches, climbing, museums and artisanal ice creams, discover our selection of the 8 best things to do during the heatwave in Marseille.
1. An exhibition in a Marseilles museum
Passionate about art, culture and immersive experiences? With this warm weather, Marseille Secrète offers you a glimpse of this summer’s must-see art and culture exhibitions and events. Let us guide you and explore the must-see exhibitions in Marseille in 2024!
2. Going to the movies
Cinema costs a lot of money. But when temperatures rise, it’s always a great option to get out and enjoy a good time (rather than lying by our fan). Films not to be missed? Despicable Me 4, Garfield, and The Count of Monte Cristo with Pierre Niney!
3. Try an immersive experience with friends
For a change from traditional activities, try an immersive experience! In Marseille, discover your 5 senses with Sensas’, rediscover the extent of Van Gogh’s talent or enjoy a large-scale 360-degree immersive show at the Palais de la Bourse. The perfect way to escape the heat and enjoy an air-conditioned artistic show!
4. Indoor sports activities
To avoid melting under the sun, why not opt for indoor sports? Whether it’s climbing, tennis, volleyball or the fitness room, many sporting activities can be enjoyed indoors, in air-conditioned spaces. The best way to beat the sweltering heat and get back into shape for the new school year!
5. Cool off in the sea
Among the great luxuries to which we are entitled as Marseillais are, of course, our beaches. During the heatwave, we put on our swimsuits and head for the beach marseille’s most beautiful beaches! And why not take a boat trip, if we feel like it?
6. Diving
If there’s one activity you never turn down in a heatwave, it’s scuba diving! There’s no shortage of spots in Marseille. With an abundance of flora and fauna, the Frioul archipelago, the Planier lighthouse and Grand Congloué in Riou are among the best.
7. Free swimming in a municipal pool
Did you know? Since we switched to orange heatwave alert, marseille’s municipal swimming pools are free of charge until the end of the heat wave!
8. Taste one of the world’s best ice cream parlors
While the Gelato Festival World Ranking recently established its ranking of the world’s best ice cream parlors in 2024,, an ice cream parlour in Marseilles, is one of the lucky ones! It’s Sacha Glace – Glaces artisanales Marseille. Ranked 85th out of 145, it came out on top against 22 countries competing for the title. In this heat, there’s no excuse not to give this address a try!