Marseille: Walking tour about the Movies Locations｜France

Discover Marseille through the films that have made it legendary, from the 1930s to today. Begin your cinematic journey at Place de Lenche in Le Panier, where every wall has been in a movie. Learn about the filming of "Borsalino" (1970) and "French Connection" (1971) in the narrow streets. Hear anecdotes about the stars, like Delon and Belmondo refusing to work together after a dispute.

Next, head to La Major, where the cathedral has been the backdrop for thrilling car chases in "Taxi 3" and "Taxi 5". Then, stroll along Quai du Port, the setting for Marcel Pagnol’s "Marius, Fanny, César" trilogy. Hear about the nostalgia of Provence and the legacy of Fernandel, who was born in Marseille.

Continue to Vieux-Port, where the illegal car races of "Taxi" (1998) were filmed. Learn about the political intrigue of the Netflix series "Marseille" and the legal troubles of its star, Gérard Depardieu.

Finally, explore the Place aux Huiles and Opéra, where recent films like "Marseille" (Netflix), "Plus Belle la Vie", "La French", "De battre mon cœur s’est arrêté", and "Taxi 5" were shot. Discover how modern directors use this area to show the real Marseille, raw but elegant.

End your tour with a deeper understanding of Marseille as a cinematic city, where every street tells a story.