Marseille-Provence is home to a joyous band of 40 Greeters and Gabians*, who love their city and love introducing visitors to Marseille’s 111 quarters completely free of charge.
More than just a genuinely alternative tourism concept, based on a free, voluntary service and the desire to promote cultural exchanges, Marseille Provence Greeters aims to create ties between Marseille, its inhabitants and visitors, meaning locals get to see the city through new eyes and visitors get to enjoy an enriching and genuine travel experience!
The Greeter walks are a new way to explore Marseille and discover a different kind of tourism.
*Marseille word for a seagull
The Greeters concept was born 20 years ago in New York. But believe it or not, France is where you’ll find the most Greeters today! It’s a bit like having family in every country. Look…
Meet the French Greeter Family
And the Global Greeter Family!
Greeters are volunteers who promise our visitors a friendly welcome.
Greeters welcome individuals and groups of up to 6 people.
Greeter walks are free of charge.
Greeters welcome everyone, without discrimination.
The Greeter network is committed to sustainable tourism that respects people and the environment. Greeters help enrich the culture and economy of local communities by contributing to the destination’s positive image.
The Greeter network promotes mutual enrichment and cultural exchanges between individuals to foster a better world.
The walk was fantastic, I felt so happy all morning. Max’s route was filled with surprises: a succession of gorgeous, little-known streets and addresses off the beaten track – I would never have found them without him. The explanations and anecdotes were plentiful too… Max knows Marseille like the back of his hand!! Emilie
Marseille Provence Greeters is a non-profit association based on voluntary work. We rely on public and private donations and aids to operate.
If you enjoyed your walk with a Marseille Provence Greeters volunteer, please support us and help us develop the Greeters concept worldwide.
– Secure online donations via PayPal: Simply click on the piggy (sardine) bank
You don’t need to have a PayPal account – all you need is a credit card to use the service. Specify the amount of the donation then click on PayPal or credit card according to your preference.
– By cheque made out to Marseille Provence Greeters (French donations only) or bank transfer. Please contact us.
– You can also make a donation via your Greeter straight after your walk. They will make sure it reaches the association.
We will email you a receipt for your donation.
Marseille Provence Greeters est une association à but non lucratif basée sur le bénévolat. Des aides et des dons publics et privés sont nécessaires pour assurer son fonctionnement.
Si tu as été satisfait de ta balade avec un bénévole de Marseille Provence Greeters, n’hésite pas à nous soutenir et nous aider à développer notre activité, le concept dans le monde entier.
– Don ‘online’ sécurisé en utilisant le service Paypal : Cliquer sur la tirelire
vous n’avez pas besoin d’avoir un compte Paypal, votre carte bancaire suffit pour utiliser ce service. Donnez d’abord le montant puis cliquez sur Paypal ou CB suivant vos préférences.
– par chèque, à l’ordre de Marseille Provence Greeters (uniquement pour les dons en France) ou virement bancaire, nous contacter.
– Par remise à notre bénévole Greeter directement à l’issue de votre balade.
Pour tout don, un reçu est adressé par email.
