Convention centres — Provence & Marseille
Marseille Chanot
Marseille Chanot is the city's convention and exhibition complex, on a 17-hectare site near the Prado and the Vélodrome. Since 1 January 2025 it has been operated by Marseille Events, a GL events subsidiary, under a public service delegation.
- Destination
- Provence & Marseille
- District
- Prado (8e arrondissement)
- Max. capacity
- 3,200 pax
- Exhibition space
- 60,000 m²
Marseille Chanot is the city's convention and exhibition complex, on a 17-hectare site near the Prado and the Vélodrome. Since 1 January 2025 it has been operated by Marseille Events, a GL events subsidiary, under a public service delegation.
The tourism office describes about 60,000 m² of modular space arranged in several 'palais', among them the Palais des Congrès, Grand Palais, Palais de la Méditerranée, Palais Phocéen (14,000 m²) and Palais des Événements, the plenary hall, quoted at up to 3,200 seats. Detailed hall areas are confirmed for your dates.
The site suits large conventions combined with exhibition space, with 1,800 parking spaces on site and the waterfront and Old Port reachable by metro.
Access
Metro line 2 (Rond-Point du Prado) stops at the site; Saint-Charles station (TGV, about 3 hours from Paris) is roughly 15 minutes away by metro. Marseille Provence airport is about 30 minutes by car.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can Marseille Chanot host?
The Palais des Événements plenary hall is quoted at up to 3,200 seats, and the site offers about 60,000 m² of modular space across several palais, including the 14,000 m² Palais Phocéen. It suits large conventions combined with exhibition space.
Where is Marseille Chanot and how do guests get there?
The site is at the Rond-Point du Prado in Marseille, served by metro line 2 at the entrance. Saint-Charles TGV station is about 15 minutes away by metro, and Marseille Provence airport about 30 minutes by car, with 1,800 parking spaces on site.
What is around Marseille Chanot?
The site occupies 17 hectares near the Prado and the Vélodrome, and the waterfront and Old Port are reachable by metro.
Can The French DMC organise an event at Marseille Chanot?
Yes, we organise seminars, incentives and conventions in France and confirm capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal; budgets are indicative.