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 1 WELCOME TO MARSEILLE
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WHAT IS MARSEILLE?
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GETTING HERE
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2016 HIGHLIGHTS
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MARSEILLE’S TOP TEN
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MARSEILLE MUSEUMS
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2016 SCHEDULE
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CRUISES
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MARSEILLE, CITY OF FOOTBALL
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UEFA EURO 2016
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MARSEILLE FILMING LOCATION
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MARSEILLE ON TREND AND SHOPPING
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DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
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MARSEILLE ON A PLATE
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SPOIL YOURSELF IN MARSEILLE
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GREEN MARSEILLE
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MADE IN MARSEILLE
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MARSEILLE FOR MINOTS
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CONTACTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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2 WELCOME TO MARSEILLE
Marseille has a 57km coastline, one of the world’s most beautiful harbours, 300 days of
sunshine a year, Mediterranean food and drink, bags of history and has transformed in recent
years with the help of world-renowned architects.
In the space of ten years, over 700 million Euros have been put into making the second
biggest city in France a top tourist destination. Being named the European Capital of Culture
in 2013 gave Marseille international reach to become The Attractive City!
Can any other city say they’ve opened 10 cultural sites in just one year? Welcomed over 10
million visitors? Hosted over 550 events? Been mentioned over 11,000 times in the press?
And won stacks of awards in a matter of months?
Marseille has been listed in the “Top 10 Cities to Visit in the World” and the “Top 10 Beach
Cities to Visit in the World” by the National Geographic, www.luxemagazine.com voted the
Rooftop at Les Terrasses du Port as one of the “Top 10 rooftops to Visit in the World”, the
new Stade Vélodrome was named “The Best Stadium in Europe” by www.eurosport.fr,
Marseille architect Corinne Vezzoni won the “Women in Architecture Award”, it was “The
second city to go in 2013” by the New York Times, “the most business-friendly city” by
l’Entreprise et l’Expansion magazine, won the London Academy of Urbanism’s “European
City of the Year award 2014” and, more recently, MuCEM, the Museum of European and
Mediterranean Civilisations won the 2015 Council of Europe museum prize, a true success
for a museum that opened in 2013.
Add to these awards an increasing hotel fleet with premium international names, 7923
rooms, a cruise port that now welcomes one and a half million cruise passengers a year, an
expanding international airport, high-speed rail lines with top European cities, a
London/Marseille Eurostar route, a new stadium, future-forward shopping centres, major
exhibitions including “Picasso, a genius without a pedestal” opening in April, major festivals
and sporting events and more.
This year, Marseille is all about football as it’s hosting 6 matches for UEFA EURO 2016 from
June 10th to July 20th!
Marseille being named the Capital of Sport in 2017 proves that this city is still growing and
has more surprises up its sleeve!
Et toi, Marseille, assise aux portes de la France, Comme pour accueillir ses hôtes dans tes eaux....
Académie de Marseille. Quotes by LAMART.
3 WHAT IS MARSEILLE?
The oldest city in France founded 2600 years ago.
The 2nd most populated city in France: 850,636 inhabitants
2.5 times the size of Paris and 5 times the size of Lyon at
241km²
57 kilometres of seafront including 20 kilometres of Calanques.
300 days of sunshine a year.
5 million tourists in 2015
Twinned with 13 cities worldwide
Top cruise and freight port in France.
World capital of water since 1996
2nd most popular Conference City in France according to the ICCA ranking
Top Peri-Urban National Park in Europe with the Calanques
European Capital of Culture in 2013
European Capital of Sport in 2017
2nd most filmed city in France
Top French-speaking University in the world
122 hotels, totalling 7923 rooms
Most consulates in France with 71 consulates.
The most cosmopolitan city in the Mediterranean
The oldest Catholic shrine in France with St Victor Abbey and
its 1AD crypt.
250,000 sports club members totalling 1/4 of the population.
4 HOW TO GET THERE
Marseille International Airport - Provence (www.aeroport.fr)
3rd provincial airport with over 8.2 million passengers in 2014. Over 100 direct destinations
and regular flights (number of direct destinations doubled in 5 years). 2 air terminals:
mp1: premium air terminal for traditional airlines with a high level of service (VIP reception,
lounges, queue jumps, services for groups, information: centre_affaires@mrs.aero)
mp²: Europe’s first low-cost air terminal dedicated to low-cost flights www.mp2.aeroport.fr
116 direct airlines operated by 31 airlines and connecting 25 countries including:
- 20 daily
flights Paris/Marseille
(flight
length:
1h15)
- 40
regular
low-cost
destinations
in
France,
Europe
and
Morocco
- 8 long-haul destinations in Canada, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, Africa, etc.
Airport / Marseille Centre connections (30km): sales at www.mp.aeroport.fr
Shuttle
bus
every
15
minutes
from
4:30
to
00:10
TER train connection (over 60 trains a day)
By TGV, Marseille is only at :
11,5 million passengers in 2014 for Marseille Saint-Charles railway station
3h from Paris, 3h30 from Genova, 5h30 from Brussels, 8h from Frankfurt, and you can link
directly Bâle, Barcelone…
Railway station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles - 13001 Marseille
Tel : +33 (0)4 95 04 10 00, www.sncf.com
5 6 2016 HIGHLIGHTS
7 MARSEILLE’S TOP TEN
Marseille’s many monuments, sights for sore eyes, cool architecture and museums are
spread over its 111 neighbourhoods and 16 arrondissements.
Notre-Dame de la Garde: La Garde hill is the highest point in Marseille at 154m. The
basilica, whose virgin and child protect the city and its residents, was built between 1853 and
1864 when it was consecrated. (Please dress appropriately when visiting the site). Visitors
can also explore the religious art museum which opened in July 2013.
The Old Port: In 600BC, the Greeks came from Phocaea in Anatolia and landed in the
Calanque du Lacydon. The city only expanded on the port’s north bank during Antiquity and
the Middle Ages. It wasn’t until 1666 that the city grew southwards upon the order of Louis
XIV.
Norman Foster and Michel Desvigne designed the city centre’s layout to make part of the
Old Port pedestrianised. The 2013 project won Le Moniteur magazine’s urban planning
award. The 6m high L’Ombrière on Quai de la Fraternité is a real tourist hotspot covering
1000m2.
MuCEM: Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
The J4
The new building, built on the former J4 jetty by architect Rudy Ricciotti in collaboration
with Roland Carta, is MuCEM’s beating heart. The J4 (15,000m2) has two exhibition areas:
the first is devoted to exploring key periods in Mediterranean civilisations in the
Mediterranean Gallery and the second hosts temporary exhibitions.
The J4 has a children’s area, venue for shows, concerts and film screenings, a bookshop and
restaurant with a roof terrace overseen by 3 star Michelin chef, Gérald Passédat.
Fort Saint-Jean
Fort Saint-Jean (15,000m2), is a restored Monument Historique dating back to the 12th
century. A high walkway over the sea links it to the J4 so visitors can enjoy never-beforeseen views. Visitors can stroll in the new Mediterranean garden and explore the collections
of tribal art and traditions at MuCEM alongside contemporary Mediterranean design. There
are also outdoor performances, a café and bookshop. A second walkway links it to Le Panier
from the Fort’s royal gate to Saint-Laurent Church.
Frioul Islands and Château d’If: The limestone silhouette off the coast of Marseille is
the Frioul archipelago whose four islands lean towards the coast: Pomègues, Ratonneau, If
and Tiboulen. Château d’If, made famous by Alexandre Dumas who imprisoned the Count of
Monte Cristo here, is an old fortress built during the reign of François I in the 16th century
to protect the city.
Palais Longchamp: a tribute to water in all its glory, this fountain monument is
intrinsically linked to the building of the Durance Canal. It is considered to be one of the
best architectural works of the Second Empire in Marseille. It now houses the Museum of
Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural History.
Le Panier: Marseille’s old town is where the Greeks landed 2600 years ago. Its beautiful
restoration has stayed true to its roots and here you’ll find countless artisans, designer
boutiques and restaurants in its narrow lanes along with La Vieille Charité Museum.
8 La Corniche Promenade: La Corniche John Fitzgerald Kennedy opened in the mid-19th
century towards the south and became popular with locals who gradually discovered the
joys of swimming in the sea.
La Corniche is a 5km balcony over the Mediterranean that attracts walkers, fishermen,
joggers and dreamers in search of new horizons.
Beautiful villas nicknamed “Les Folies de la Corniche” (the madness of La Corniche) were
built at the top of La Corniche in the late 19th and early 20th century by wealthy Marseille
families (Villa Gaby, Villa Valmer, Château Berger etc.)
At the bottom there are lovely little fishing ports which ooze Marseille lifestyle (Vallon des
Auffes, Malmousque etc.)
Cité Radieuse Le Corbusier: Also known as “Maison du Fada” among locals, the
building is 165m long, 24m wide and 56m high. Like a ferry moored in a park, it was built by
the architect Le Corbusier between 1947 and 1951. Concrete and stilts blend with multicoloured loggias to house 337 apartments, a hotel, restaurant, shops, an art and design
centre and more.
Tourist Information provides an exclusive tour of the Cité Radieuse and a listed apartment.
Booking compulsory.
The Calanques: The top peri-urban National Park in Europe and the only French
National Park that’s both on land and sea. The Calanques are packed with amazing flora and
fauna (over 9000 plant species listed). The Calanques cover 5000 hectares, 97% in Marseille,
and reach as far as Cassis.
NB: limited access to mountains between June and September.
The new Stade Vélodrome: The second biggest stadium in France with 67,000 seats
(after Stade de France). It opened in 1937 and was fully renovated in 2014 for the Euro
2016. The versatile stadium hosts football and rugby matches as well as big name concerts
and business functions.
OMFC, the home team, is still the most successful football club in France.
Exclusive tours available with Tourist Information. www.resamarseille.com
9 MARSEILLE MUSEUMS
Marseille Museum of History
Rue Henri Barbusse – 13001
Minutes from the Old Port and based around the BourseAncient Port archaeological site, the Marseille Museum of
History has been fully renovated and is one of the best history
museums in Europe.
http://www.musee-histoire-marseille-voie-historique.fr/
Roman Docks Museum
Le Panier - Place Vivaux – 13002
It depicts Marseille’s port life between 6BC and 4AD.
http://www.musees-mediterranee.org/
Art and Crafts Museum
21, cours d’Estienne d’Orves – 13001
The museum is built on top of the military arsenal and presents the
history of crafts in temporary exhibitions. It celebrated its 30th
anniversary in December 2013!
www.maisondelartisanat.org
Marseille Navy and Trade Museum
Palais de la Bourse - La Canebière – 13001
Models of ships and paintings depict Marseille’s trade and
industry to remind visitors of the close relationships
between business and naval armament throughout time.
http://www.palaisdelabourse2013.ccimp.com/le-musee-de-la-marine/
La Vieille Charité and its two museums:
Mediterranean Archaeology Museum
Vieille Charité - Le Panier - 2, Rue de la Charité - 13002
The museum has some amazing pieces in its collection and
takes visitors on an exploration of civilisations around the
Mediterranean and Middle East.
http://culture.marseille.fr
10 Museum of African, Oceanic and American
Indian Arts
2, Rue de la Charité – 13002
The museum has a vibrant collection of artworks
embodying cultures and full-fledged art from civilisations
whose art was neglected and ignored for all too long.
http://culture.marseille.fr/musées/le-musée-d-artsafricains-oceaniens-amerindiens
Préau des Accoules- Museum for children
29, montée des Accoules – 13002
Préau des Accoules occupies part of the Marseille Observatory and
teaches children about Art and Heritage.
http://culture.marseille.fr/musées/préau-des-accoules
Regards de Provence
Museum
Allée Regards de Provence – Avenue Vaudoyer – 13002
The collection is an open book of Art History
influenced by the South between the 18th century and
today. It brings together graphic artists from all
backgrounds who have used the Marseille sunshine to
shed light on its scenes and everyday life.
www.museeregardsdeprovence.com
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations - MuCEM
1, Esplanade du J4 – 13002
MuCEM is more than a museum; it’s a new public arena in
Marseille. It’s free to visit the outdoor areas at Fort Saint-Jean
and the building designed by Rudy Ricciotti which locals believe
has created an instant bond with the site.
www.mucem.org
FRAC PACA
(contemporary art
regional foundation)
20 boulevard de Dunkerque - 13002 Marseille
FRAC PACA collects and promotes contemporary art,
schedules and hosts temporary exhibitions, meetings,
conferences and publications alongside campaigns and training
for a range of audiences (schools, students, adults).
www.fracpaca.org
11 FRICHE BELLE DE MAI AND TOUR PANORAMA
41 Rue Jobin - 13003 Marseille
45000m² devoted to contemporary design and artistic expression
linked to political, economic and social issues.
www.lafriche.org
Notre-Dame de la Garde Museum
Rue Fort du sanctuaire – 13006 Marseille
A must if you visit Notre-Dame de la Garde and want to learn
about the basilica. Travel back in time and find out how our
ancestors “climbed up to see the Virgin”.
http://www.notredamedelagarde.com
Cantini Museum
19 Rue Grignan – 13006
Home to one of the best public French 20th century art collections
(mainly 1900-1960). Fauvism, surrealism etc.
http://culture.marseille.fr/musées/musée-cantini
Museum
of
Fine
Arts,
Palais
Longchamp
7 Rue Édouard Stephan, 13004 Marseille
The museum collection includes the greatest 16th and
17th century painters from Italy, France and the
Northern Schools but it is best known for its 17th-19th
century Provencal art display.
http://culture.marseille.fr/musées/le-musée-des-beauxarts
Museum of Natural History
Palais Longchamp Boulevard de Montricher – 13004
The museum reflects 19th and 20th century political,
economic and scientific life. It’s next to the botanical
garden which was once a wildlife park. Its natural wealth
and biodiversity takes us on a trip through time that’s a
feast for the eyes.
www.museum-marseille.org
12 Grobet-Labadié Museum
(Groups only, booking required)
140, Boulevard Longchamp – 13001
The Grobet-Labadié Museum lies in a beautiful 19th
century mansion and is home to fabulous collections
owned by a middle-class Marseille family of traders.
http://culture.marseille.fr/musées/musée-grobetlabadié
Museum of Decorative Arts, Fashion and Ceramics
134, avenue Clot Bey - Château Borély - 13008 Marseille
Listed as a Monument Historique, the fully restored 18th
century architectural masterpiece that is Château Borély
houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, Fashion and
Ceramics with over 1400m2 of exhibition space.
http://culture.marseille.fr/musées/le-musée-borely
MaMo (Marseille Modulor)
280 Boulevard Michelet - 13008 Marseille
MAMO, founded by Ora-Ito, stands on top of the
Cité Radieuse built between 1945 and 1952 by Le
Corbusier. MAMO has given the Cité Radieuse fresh
appeal as it has become a springboard for up-andcoming designers.
http://mamo.fr/
Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC)
Bonneveine - 69, Avenue D'Haïfa – 13008
Nestled on the edge of a park peopled with sculptures by Erik
Dietman, Jean-Michel Alberola, César, Fabrice Gygi and Philippe
Ramette, it displays collections and temporary exhibitions on almost
2500m2.
http://culture.marseille.fr/musées/musée-d-art-contemporain-mac
Museum of the Marseille Region
Château-Gombert - 5, Place des Héros – 1301The
museum tells the story of Marseille in the 18th and
19th century: furniture, clothing and items bring
traditional Provence to life.
http://www.espace-pignol.com/
13 Motorbike Museum
18 travers Saint-Paul – Quartier du Merlan - 13013
Marseille’s Motorbike Museum opened in November 1989 in
a charmingly restored mill. The history of the motorcycle
from its 1885 roots to the present day is encapsulated by a
fabulous collection making it one of the best museums in
Europe.
http://culture.marseille.fr/musées/le-musee-de-la-moto
Château de la Buzine - Maison des
Cinématographies de la Méditerranée
56 traverse de la Buzine - 13011 Marseille
Château de La Buzine is now a unique vibrant venue
on the cultural scene open to visitors. Set in 4ha of
grounds surrounded by 7 hills, Château de La
Buzine embodies the bond between history and
contemporary art, nature and heritage.
http://labuzine.com/fr
14 2016 SCHEDULE
JANUARY
Entre Deux – International
Performing Arts Biennial
January 7th-February 7th 2016
http://entre-deux.biennale-cirque.com/
International Scuba Diving
Fair Marseille January 8th-11th 2016
http://www.salon-de-laplongee.com/fr/accueil.html
Food in Sud
January 24th-26th 2016
http://foodinsud.com/
Museum of Decorative Arts,
Fashion and Ceramics –
Borély
“Play Design for Martians”
Ends February 21st 2016
Each exhibition brings together famous or
up-and-coming designers on the theme of
play. Or rather themes of play given the
many ways of approaching the subject.
http://www.fotokino.org/PLAY-Designpour-les-martiens
Museum of History (MHM)
“The Heart of a City. Marseille Urban
Planning and Heritage”
Ends February 28th 2016
The exhibition delves into the history of
Marseille’s urban landscape.
http://www.musee-histoire-marseille-voiehistorique.fr/fr/content/exposition-dossier0
Musée Regards de Provence
“Silent Lives”
Ends March 13th 2016
“Silent Lives” presents classical, romantic,
modern and contemporary visions of still
lives, items, flowers, fruit and animals.
http://www.museeregardsdeprovence.com
/exposition/vies-silencieuses
Regards
Museum
de
Provence
“François Bouché. Curves and Spaces”
Ends March 31st 2016
Regards de Provence Museum pays tribute
to François Bouché, “one of the best
sculptors of the 20th century”. This
exhibition unveils his passion for drawing
and painting and his calling and talent for
sculpture.
http://www.museeregardsdeprovence.com
/exposition/francois-bouche-courbesespaces
Mediterranean Archaeology
Museum (MAM)
“Being a Woman in Ancient Greece”
Ends May 23rd 2016
A meticulous selection of images and
designs of women in Ancient Greece to
showcase feminine power, beauty,
inflexibility and immortality and reveal
personal and mysterious details about
their lives.
http://culture.marseille.fr/actualites/pourtout-savoir-sur-la-femme-l-epoquegrecque
Préau des Accoules
“Gold and Silver”
Ends May 28th 2016
Exhibition of Gaul coins among others to
travel 20 centuries back in time in our
region where northern cultures came into
contact with Mediterranean peoples.
http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/p
r%C3%A9au-des-accoules
15 Museum of Natural History
“Military Animals”
Ends June 19th 2016
As part of France’s World War I 19141918 commemorations, the Museum of
Marseille presents an exhibition devoted
to the millions of animals caught up in
battle and unveils little-known sides to the
war.
http://www.museummarseille.org/marseille_exposition.htm
Cantini Museum
“André Masson. From Marseille to
American Exile”
Ends July 24th 2016
André Masson is behind paintings
portraying war and a lyrical dreamlike
dimension of reality.
The Cantini Museum exhibits a selection
of pieces from his and his children’s
collections.
http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/
mus%C3%A9e-cantini
Creative Trend Show
March 3rd-6th 2016
http://www.tendancescreatives.com/#!marseille/cjww
Mars en Baroque (music festival)
March 3rd-27th 2016
http://www.marsenbaroque.com/
International Contemporary
Art Fair (SIAC)
March 11th-14th 2016
http://www.siac-marseille.fr/
Babel Med Festival (world music)
March 16th-18th 2016
http://www.babelmedmusic.com/
SAVIM Printemps
March 18th-21st 2016
http://www.savim.eu/14e-SAVIMPrintemps-18-au-21-mars-2016_a10.html
APRIL
FEBRUARY
Cake Design Fair February 5 -7
th
Marseille Carnival
th
2016
http://www.expogato.com/
Massilia Cup
Open 13 (tennis tournament)
International
Fair Marseille
February 15th-21st 2016
http://www.open13.fr/
Japan Expo (fair)
February 19th-20th 2016
http://www.japan-expo-sud.com/fr/
Med Cup 13 Wind Surf
February 19th-21st 2016
MARCH
Festival avec le temps (French
music festival)
March 1st-6th 2016
http://www.festival-avecletemps.com/
April 8th-10th 2016
Scuba
Diving
January 8th-11th 2016
http://www.salon-de-laplongee.com/fr/accueil.html
Musée of Contemporary Art
(MAC)
“Cody Choi. Culture Cuts”
April 8th-August 28th 2016
The artist’s first monographic exhibition in
a French museum. Paintings, performance
photos, sculptures and installations by a
cosmopolitan artist.
http://culture.marseille.fr/actualites/codychoi-au-musee-d-art-contemporain-demarseille
16 MuCEM
(Museum
of
European and Mediterranean
Civilisations)
“Picasso, a genius without a pedestal”
April 27th-August 29th 2016
This unique temporary exhibition aims to
show how Picasso, rooted in his time and
his past, was influenced by tribal art and
traditions. A display in four sections
presents the artist’s masterpieces.
http://www.mucem.org/
Museum of History (MHM)
The Spray of Centuries. Dive into the
heart of underwater archaeology
April 28th 2016- April 28th 2017
Exhibition to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of DRASSM, a major figure in
underwater archaeological research based
in Marseille.
http://www.musee-histoire-marseille-voiehistorique.fr/
MAY
Contemporary Art Spring
May 4th-8th 2016
Religious Music Festival
Museum of African, Oceanic
and American Indian Arts
(MAOAM)
“Baga Guinean Art” Barbier–Mueller
Museum Collection
May 13th 2016-September 18th 2016
The Barbier-Mueller Museum Collection
exhibited for the first time in France. The
biggest private collection provides an
iconic glimpse of the Baga people’s art
from Guinea in twenty sculptures.
http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/l
e-mus%C3%A9e-d-arts-africainsoceaniens-amerindiens
Marseillaise Women’s Race
nd
May 22 2016
http://www.marseillaisedesfemmes.com/ed
ition-2016/reglement
JUNE
UEFA EURO 2016
June 10th-July 10th 2016
http://marseillevillehote.marseille.fr/
Les
Voiles
du
Vieux-Port
(sailing)
June 16th-19th 2016
http://www.lesvoilesduvieuxport.com/
Marseille Festival
June 14th-July 17th 2016
http://festivaldemarseille.com/
Bagatelle Music Festival
June 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th 2016
http://mairie-marseille6-8.fr/
Museum of Fine Arts
“18th Century Marseille. The Academy
Years 1753-1793”
June 17th-October 14th 2016
The first ever insight into a major period
in Marseille’s history, the 18th century, at
the Museum of Fine Arts. 150 pieces,
paintings, sculptures and drawings on
display.
http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/l
e-mus%C3%A9e-des-beaux-arts
Monte Cristo Challenge
June 18th-19th 2016
http://defimonte-cristo.com/fr/
Saint Eloi Festival
Second fortnight in June 2016
Sosh Freestyle Cup
June
21st-26th
http://www.soshfreestylecup.com/
2016
JULY
Marseille
Cup
Pétanque
World
July 6th-10th 2016
17 July 12th-18th 2016
inspiration for countless designers.
http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/l
e-mus%C3%A9e-borely
Préau des Accoules
European Heritage Days
International
Festival (FID)
Documentary
“Georges’ Fashion”
July 18th-September 18th 2016
A poetic adventure among haut and basrelief, flat or rounded curves packed with
references to plays, biblical characters,
mythological figures and books that give us
a better understanding and appreciation of
ourselves.
http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/p
r%C3%A9au-des-accoules
Marseille Five
Jazz Festival
Continents
July 20th-29th 2016
O
Cantini Museum
“The Dream”
September 17th 2016-January 22nd 2017
The exhibition presents how dreams,
fundamental to modern art, have been
depicted over time. It displays a hundred
pieces from the greatest 20th century
artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri
Matisse and Salvador Dalí.
http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/
mus%C3%A9e-cantini
Marsatac Festival
September 23rd-25th 2016
http://www.marsatac.com/
AUGUST
Art
September 17th-18th 2016
Rama
(contemporary
Marseille International Fair
international art fair)
August 26th-28th
http://art-o-rama.fr/
September 23rd-October 3rd 2016
http://foiredemarseille.com/
Château de la Buzine Lates
September 24th-October 10th 2016
http://www.actoral.org/
http://labuzine.com/fr
Provençal
Championship
Jousting
ActOral (literature and poetry festival)
OCTOBER
rd
August 23 2016
http://www.joutepaca.fr/
SEPTEMBER
September at Sea
September 1st-October 1st 2016
http://www.septembreenmer.com/
Museum of Decorative Arts,
Fashion and Ceramics –
Borély
“Fashion attacks”
September 16th 2016-January 15th 2017
This exhibition shows how military attire
has influenced fashion since the early 20th
century and become an endless source of
Fiesta des Suds Festival
http://www.dock-des-suds.org/fiesta2015/
Philosophy Pop Week
October 26th-31st 2016
http://www.semainedelapopphilosophie.fr/
home/
Marseille-Cassis
Marathon
Half
October 30th 2016
http://www.marseille-cassis.com/fr/
World Underwater
Festival
Image
October 30th-November 2nd 2016
18 NOVEMBER
Santon Fair
Vœux d’Artistes Exhibition
Ends May 2017
http://vieille-charitemarseille.com/index/expositions
DECEMBER
http://www.voeuxdartistes.org/
Chocolate Festival
http://www.fou-de-chocolat.com/
Hero Festival
http://www.herofestival.fr/
Vieille Charité
“When food and drink meets art: the
Banquet” exhibition
Préau des Accoules
“A mouth-watering century”
December 14th 2016-May 30th 2017
Tying in with the “18th Century Marseille”
exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts,
Préau des Accoules takes children back in
time to the 18th century.
http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/p
r%C3%A9au-des-accoules
Check out the new free “We Are Marseille” app in March Shows, exhibitions, sports, outings, restaurants, City Pass and more. This is Marseille at your fingertips! View all the upcoming must-­‐see events, save money and get special offers in the city with the digital City Pass! Book your stay and excursions in a click! 19 CRUISES
Marseille, a key Mediterranean cruise ship destination, is also the gateway to Provence and
the leading French port of call.
Numerous destinations are just a few kilometres away from the city: Aix-en Provence,
Cassis, Bandol, the Aubagne region, as well as the Alpilles, Saint Rémy de Provence, les Baux
de Provence, Arles and the Camargue, the Lubéron, Avignon …
So many sights to choose from for a tourism day trip or an extended stay before or after
the cruise.
Club de la Croisière Marseille-Provence (Marseille-Provence Cruise Club)
The activities of this organization that works closely with the city of Marseille and the
Tourist Office and Convention Bureau are focused on three domains: promotion of the port
of call and Marseille, passenger reception at the dock and in the city, as well as the
adaptation of the port's equipment and services.
http://www.marseille-cruise.com
Tél : +33 (0)4 91 39 33 98 - info@marseille-cruise.com
Statistics:
2012 : 890,000 cruise ship passengers.
2013 : 1 150,000 cruise ship passengers
2014 : 1,315,000 cruise ship passengers
The major cruise ship operators stopped over in Marseille :
Costa Croisières, MSC Croisières, Croisières de France, Royal Caribbean International
Cruises, Winstar Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises,
Oceania Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Azamara Cruises, Sea Cloud
Cruises, Ponant, Princess Cruises, Celestyal Cruises ...
The Mediterranean cruise market continues to grow
The cruise sector is one of the tourism products that has continued to grow despite the
difficult economic context. Europe and the Mediterranean in particular have become
significant navigation zones for ship operators.
Marseille has made a place for itself in this competitive market and is now ideally positioned
as the French port of call.
The shift towards France and Marseille in particular is ongoing in the cruise sector. Various
developments at the Marseille port, in particular the MPCT cruise ship terminal concession
awarded to the MSC Croisières and Costa Croisières have made it possible to expand the
promotion of boarding/disembarking in Marseille, thus generating significant economic
returns. This has also made it possible for Marseille to reach a significant milestone of one
million passengers in 2013.
20 MARSEILLE, LAND OF FOOTBALL
Marseille, a genuine paradise for sports enthusiasts! Whether you enjoy fishing, football, golf,
hiking and climbing, or sailing, ocean kayaking and diving, everything is possible thanks to
Marseille's exceptional natural surroundings and the presence of appropriate infrastructures.
But the true attraction that really gets the city into high gear is the Olympique de Marseille
team and stadium with its major football matches. After the European Cup and the 1998
World Cup, the Stade Vélodrome hosted rugby fans for the 2007 World Cup. It is the
preferred stadium of the French rugby team as well as the mythical All Blacks. Last but not
least, it will host Euro 2016 as well as sports events for the Capital of Sport year in 2017
The new Stade Vélodrome and its new guided tour!
A witness to the OM's hour of glory, the Stade Vélodrome is one of the sports arenas
whose name is known around the world. Owned by the City of Marseille since 1937, it is
the second largest French stadium after the Stade de France, with a capacity of 60,013 seats.
The stadium renovation project was approved by the municipal council in light of the
prospect of the French candidacy for the Euro 2016.
The project includes provisions to put roofing over all the stands and to increase capacity to
70,000 seats. In addition to the modernization project, a centre for economic excellence will
be established with shops, office space, a restaurant and hotel facilities.
The big stadium was inaugurated in October 2014 after 3 years of work during which it
remained in business.
New: since December 2014, guided tours of the stadium have been provided by Marseille
Tourist Office, to take a behind-the-scenes look at this legendary place
L’Olympique de Marseille
The OM is the French football team with the most honours and the only one to have won
the League of Champions. With its international recognition, the OM team boasts fans from
around the world.
Marseille will be the European Capital of Sport in 2017, as the Phocaean
city takes a new opportunity to increase the national and international appeal of its
territory. As the ultimate sporting city, with over 150,000 members of sports
associations, Marseille wants to take this chance to improve access and the development
of “sport for all”. This nomination should also enable it to create a collective dynamic
that brings together the sports movement, institutional players, the world of business
and the education sector, driven by the values of sharing, solidarity and selfimprovement.
21 UEFA EURO 2016
15th European Football Championship
3rd Championship hosted in France after 1960 and 1984
1st event with 24 teams – France has directly qualified as the host country
31 days of matches – June 10th-July 10th 2016
51 matches in 10 host cities
In Marseille:
Matches at the new Stade Vélodrome: 6
Group matches: June 11th, June 15th France play, June 18th and June 21st
Quarter final: June 30th
Semi-final: July 7th
The new Stade Vélodrome can seat up to 67,000 spectators.
The Fan Zone will be on Prado beach, 15 minutes’ walk from the stadium.
350,000 spectators are expected at all 6 matches.
80,000 people are expected at the Fan Zone per match depending on who’s playing.
The Fan Zone
It will be on Prado beach which comes with many benefits:
Excellent bus links, several hectares of green space, lifeguarded beaches with full facilities
(cloakrooms, lockers, showers, bars etc.) all just 15 minutes’ walk from the stadium so it’s
right in the heart of the action!
Most of the 51 UEFA Euro 2016 matches will be shown on a 116m² big screen.
The entire month is all about football with entertainment and concerts for all ages.
How to get to the Fan Zone:
From the Old Port: Bus 83, stop at David.
From Saint-Charles station: metro 2, stop at Prado roundabout, bus 19/83
22 MARSEILLE AND THE SILVER SCREEN
Prior to the advent of the seventh art, many artists set their easels up in Marseille to capture
the landscapes, but it was the 1896 Lumière brothers innovation that paved the way for
cinema.
Since then, over 300 scenarios, some of which became cult classics, have put Marseille on
the silver screen. After the film period that left lasting impressions on an entire generation
(the Pagnol triology: Marius, Cesar, Fanny and even Borsalino), Marseille was once again a
top choice filming location with works such as Taxi, Fabio Montale, MR73, Mayrig, Marius
and Jeannette, Transporter 3, A Prophet, La French with Jean Dujardin in 2014...
Marseille has become the second city in filming in France after Paris :
Filming 1300 days per year, or nearly 4 per day take place in Marseille. A
school of show business will thus be created in September 2015 within the
Friche Belle de Mai.
New series! "Marseille" is a series of eight episodes produced by Netflix, the American
online streaming giant with 65 million subscribers worldwide. Netflix has pulled out all the
stops (over 8 million Euros) for its first European series and cast two "stars" of French
cinema: Marseille and Gérard Depardieu. The series will be broadcast around the world in
April 2016.
Marseille now ranks as the 2nd French city in this industry!
The cinema industry (filming...) generates business for the city's hotels, to the tune of 8000
room reservations per year.
Plus Belle la Vie
Everyone knows the Plus Belle la Vie soap opera that airs on channel France 3 from Monday
through Friday. Children, teenagers, adults and seniors alike (pretty much everyone) have
watched at least one episode.
This level of success for a French soap opera is astounding, it is a unique phenomenon in the
French television world, with an audience that keeps growing night after night.
For some time now, the Marseille Tourist Office and Convention Bureau has been aware of
a genuine tourism boom, thanks to Plus Belle la Vie!
An audience of around several million viewers every evening, of which 20% are under 24.
www.plusbellelavie.fr
Château de la Buzine
On Marseille's east side (Camoins neighborhood), the "My Mother's Castle" built in 1867
that was so dear to Marcel Pagnol, was in a state of neglect. The famous Marseillais had
purchased it in 1941 with the intent of creating a "Cité du cinéma" at the site.
After renovation work that lasted three years, the Château de la Buzine has opened its
doors to the public in June 2011.
The city of Marseille purchased the building in 1995 and intends to turn it into a museum in
honour of the author and director's entire oeuvre. In accordance with Pagnol's wishes, the
Château will also house a media centre with a 350-seat auditorium, foreshadowing a future
"Mediterranean Cinematography Centre".
www.marseille.fr
23 FASHIONABLE MARSEILLE
Marseille has become a fashionable city, in addition to the quality of life, the exceptional
natural surroundings and cultural heritage, it is also a Fashion city with many budding
designers.
A few famous Marseille brands:
• Sessun, Kulte, Pain de Sucre, Fuego, Didier Parakian, Le Temps des Cerises, Sugar, Héléna
Sorel, American vintage, Gas, les petites bombes, Frojo, Pellegrin...
Marseille has his own Mediterranean House of Fashion Crafts (Maison Méditerranéenne des
Métiers de la Mode - MMMM) established by Maryline Bellieud-Vigouroux in 1988, and his
Syndicat de l'habillement (garment trade union).
A library area specialized in fashion and costumes caters to the requirements of designers,
stud The Mediterranean House of Fashion Crafts showcases and supports regional designers.
http://www.m-mmm.fr/La-MMMM
The Fashion Museum (Musée de la mode) opened in 1988 at the Espace Mode on the
Canebière then relocated in June 2013 to the Museum of Decorative Arts at the Château
Borély The museum's permanent exhibit is comprised of 6000 articles of clothing and
accessories, in addition to the temporary exhibits that are hosted on a regular basis.
Chanel, St Laurent, Paco Rabanne and Christian Lacroix drew attention and made lasting
impressions with the famous black dress, the magnificent ballet costumes, the sumptuous
metallic articles as well as shimmering impressions worthy of the women of Arles...
Where are the designers located?
You will find a wide range of designer boutiques near the Opéra de Marseille and Rue Sainte:
Moore, Casablanca, Diable Noir, etc. as well as Séssun, American Vintage, etc.
Cours Julien, another place dedicated to stylists (Tata Zize, Filles de Lune, Floh, Les
Galinettes, etc.), with its pedestrian esplanade, offers a friendly atmosphere for a relaxed
shopping experience.
In the historic Le Panier quarter, a number of hip boutiques have sprung up since its
renovation: Le comptoir du Panier, Les baigneuses, Le bazar du Panier, etc.
SHOPPING IN MARSEILLE!
Shops in the City center
With a total of 15,000 shops, including 5,900 commercial premises in the city centre,
Marseille is becoming an ideal place to shop.
The very centre is characterised by a large selection of shops specialising in apparel, growth
in the hygiene / health / beauty sector, a confirmed trend towards the medium to high end of
the market, and slight growth in culture and recreation.
The centre of Marseille plays the role of a regional city centre, since it attracts
shoppers from all of the PACA region and beyond. A special effort is also made t cater to
tourists, including cruise guests, who are becoming increasingly numerous. The increase in
tourist numbers in recent years has led to a growth in activity in the city centre.
http://www.marseille-centre.fr/
24 Les Terrasses du Port
Overlooking the sea and providing a wonderful place to relax and
socialise, with a combination of shops and cultural and leisure facilities,
Les Terrasses du Port offers a whole new way to shop.
With a food hall, restaurants, big name stores and cutting-edge designers, this is a unique,
top-quality mall that creates a totally new shopping experience.
Opening since 24 May 2014. Open 7 days a week
· 61 000 m2 of shops
· 160 shops
· 2 600 parking spaces
· A terrace and promenade 260 metres long facing the sea
· A modular terrace of 3 000 m2 for events and activities
http://www.terrasses-du-port.fr/
Les Voûtes de la Major
Since the summer, the arches of Marseille cathedral have housed a new shopping centre
covering 7200m2, with 39 high-end shops and restaurants.
At the foot of Les Voûtes, the new landscaped promenade is becoming a site dedicated to
leisure, culture, shops and quality restaurants. This focus on culture and tourism benefits
from a location next to MuCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations), the
Regards de Provence Museum and the Regional Centre for the Mediterranean.
Les Voûtes has a covered market, “Les Halles de la Major”, with 600m2 exclusively devoted
to fine food, produce and regional specialities, with 10 stalls and a Brasserie.
The premises are open 7 days a week from 9 am to 7 pm, so people go there to shop at the
market, have a few nibbles at the various stands, or just have lunch at the Brasserie.
This exceptional location, combined with the MuCEM being just beneath the esplanade, as
well as a visitors’ car park with 750 spaces, will give the shops at Les Voûtes de la Major an
appeal unrivalled by anywhere else in Marseille.
http://voutesdelamajor.com/
Le Centre Bourse
The oldest shopping centre in Marseille, located in the city centre behind the Vieux-Port, has
had a stunning makeover. Now more modern, with 30,000m2 of retail space, this shopping
mall has nothing to envy more recent arrivals.
www.centre-bourse.com
NEW ! Les Docks village : http://lesdocks-marseille.fr/fr/
An historic building that is emblematic of the Phocaean city, Les Docks began their
revolution to be reborn in spring 2015 as Les Docks Marseille®, an unmissable new
destination at the heart of the Joliette quarter, which is currently undergoing a
transformation.
The 80 boutiques offer a range of services that all complement each other to create a unique
shopping experience as well as places to socialise, open 7 days a week from 10 am to 8 pm,
and until 1 am for restaurants.
Arema-Vélodrome: www.arema-velodrome.com
This centre on the south side is part of a town planning project that includes the extension
of the Stade Vélodrome and a new construction programme.
25 DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
Marseille, a rising star! Over the past few years, France's oldest city has become trendy, with
a boost from the many cultural projects stemming from the city's nomination to the 2013
European Capital title and the fabulous Euromediterranee achievements. The face of
Marseille will be shaped by the architectural genius of the most prominent architects
including Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel, Fuksas, Rudy Ricciotti and Kengo Kuma.
Multifaceted, colourful design is the norm here in a city where the sun shines more than 300
days a year, with a culture based on traditions from all corners of the Mediterranean.
A touch of the avant-garde
The creative influence of the infamous "Le Corbusier" on the city was first felt in 1952 with
the "Cité Radieuse", a 165m long and 56m high structure made of coloured concrete. This
city within a city comprised of 337 flats, a hotel, a school, shops and a terrace roof was
much disparaged but is now a major attraction for tourists from around the world! The very
"arty" hotel and bar-restaurant will delight design and architecture enthusiasts.
Cité Radieuse Le Corbusier – 280, Bd Michelet – 13008 Marseille
Tours are organised by the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau from Tuesday to Saturday
at 2 pm and 4 pm
Information and bookings: www.resamarseille.com, T. 0826 500 500
Since June 2013, the roof terrace of the old gymnasium has been home to a design centre,
the MAMO (Marseille Modulor) directed by the Marseille-born French designer Ora-Ito.
The Royal Academy of Urbanism in London awarded the prestigious
“European City of the year AWARD 2014” to the City of Marseille.
The city of Marseille was one of three finalists in the "European City of the Year Award
2014" category, competing against Malmö (Sweden) and Istanbul (Turkey). This award
recognises Marseille’s role today as a major European metropolis, thanks to its
metamorphosis in the areas of town planning, culture, business and tourism. The success of
Marseille Provence 2013 European Capital of Culture has strongly contributed to this
growth, which is set to continue in the years to come!
The 2015 Women in Architecture Prize was awarded to Corinne Vezzoni,
a well-known Marseille architect who designed the Department Archives building among
others. The annual prize from the Ministry of Culture and the French Order of Architects is
yet another honour for the city of Marseille.
The new Stade Vélodrome has been named the best stadium in
Europe in a survey by Eurosport.fr! It came an easy first in a
shortlist of 25 stadiums.
26 27 DINING IN MARSEILLE
The friendly atmosphere is the main flavour of meals here in Marseille where the typical daily
fare includes olive oil and garlic.
At the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Marseille is no stranger to foreign cuisine and has
even adopted some recipes as its own.
The result? Spicy dishes with a sunny touch, not to mention fish, shellfish and other seafood
delicacies that make up the local fare...
A few ideas to satisfy your taste buds:
The famous bouillabaisse, pasta al pesto, seafood, rice with crab, alouettes "sans tête" (meat
rolls), Provençal daube (stew), pieds et paquets (tripe), aïoli, tapenade (olive spread),
anchoïade (anchovy spread), stuffed vegetables, stuffed squid, panisse (garbanzo bean rolls),
chichi freggi (sweet fritters), rock fish soup and of course grilled bass, red or white sea
bream served with "rouille" sauce.
Navettes
A navette is a traditional biscuit made with orange blossom, shaped like a raft (navette) and
measuring 7 to 8 cm long. It was created to commemorate the arrival of St Lazarus and the
female Saints who moored their boat on the shores of Provence on 2 February nearly 2,000
years ago.
Bouillabaisse
Originally, this dish was popular with fishermen, and today it is an integral part of French
gourmet cuisine.
This dish can be served as a soup or fish course. However, young chefs don’t hesitate to
reinterpret the traditional recipe (bouillabaisse milkshake, bouillabaisse hamburger, etc.).
Bouillabaisse Marseillaise must include a minimum of 5 species including the following:
monkfish, Atlantic stargazer, conger eel, spotted weever, red scorpion fish, red mullet, John
Dory, slipper lobster and spiny lobster.
The Tourism Office and Convention Bureau offers a “bouillabaisse lesson” in partnership
with the Miramar restaurant, whose chef Christian Buffa reveals his secrets for cooking THE
speciality of Marseille. www.resamarseille.com
Restaurants
There are many restaurants in Marseille, ranging from traditional cuisine to world food, not
to mention oriental fare and Mediterranean food with a strong Italian influence, and of
course the seafood specialties.
The stars of Marseille...
Gérald Passédat, the chef at Petit Nice Passédat was awarded 3 Michelin
stars in the 2008 edition. He has thus joined the exclusive ranks of only 26 French
restaurants to have earned the three-star distinction, and is the only one in the
South-East of France. A prominent family for 3 generations, the Passédats have been
around since 1917 when Little Nice was nothing more than a dive on the Corniche!
www.passedat.fr. In addition, the Chef will take in charge the restaurants of MUCEM
(new Museum on the old port).
28 L’Epuisette (1 Michelin star) www.l-epuisette.com
Located in the heart of the Vallon des Auffes below the Corniche, the Epuisette boasts
panoramic sea views with the Frioul islands in the background. Chef Guillaume Sourrieu
draws on Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine.
Chez Michel (1 Michelin star) www.restaurant-michel-13.fr
Located in the Catalans district, next to the Old Port on the seaside, Chez Michel is THE
fish and seafood restaurant in Marseille. Michel offers typical, family and traditional dishes.
Alcyone (1 Michelin star) http://marseille.intercontinental.com/gouts-etsaveurs/restaurant-gastronomique.html
A new star for Marseille in 2014, thanks to the intercontinental restaurant!
And 2 new Michelin stars since 2015!
Une table au Sud (1 Michelin star) http://www.unetableausud.com/
Its Chief, Ludovic Turac was born in Marseille and became at 26 the youngest Michelin star
in France. He affirms his identity with an inventive cuisine.
Le AM (1 Michelin star) http://alexandremazzia.com/
Alexandre Mazzia filed his bags in Marseille in 2009, having been around the world and
worked with famous Chiefs (Hermé, Passard, Arm, Gagnaire, Martin Berasategui). His
cuisine is very influenced by the mix of cultures, including Africa where he was born and
spent 14 years of his life. His establishment of 26 seats, with wood and concrete mixture,
which he defines as "brutalism, refined, silky, organic" is the image of his cuisine.
In January 2012, the Gourméditerranée association was founded by chefs and
restaurateurs from Marseille and Provence with the aim of “promoting the skills and
gastronomy of Marseille and Provence”. Led by Gérald Passedat, Lionel Lévy and Guillaume
Sourrieu (Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Treasurer), 40 chefs from Marseille and the
surrounding area have come together, some famous with Michelin stars, others less wellknown but just as enamoured with cuisine “made in Marseille”, united by one idea: to
promote the area through their love of our region’s culture, produce and gastronomy.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gourméditerranée/
The “Street Food en Mouvement” association chaired by Chef Thierry Marx and the
organiser of the RestoNouvo show, Medexpo, joined forces to put on the first ever Street
Food International Festival - SFIF at the Docks des Sud in Marseille en
2013.
Marseille watched as one of its local restaurant owners was awarded the “Street food d’or
international” prize by a jury of French and European restaurant professionals.
The team at the La Boîte à Sardine restaurant had launched an innovative food van concept.
The idea: a new take on fish and chips, with fried Mediterranean fish, panisses (local type of
chips with chick pea flour) and home-made aioli, to enjoy on the go!
The pretty blue van travelled the streets of Marseille and was often seen at cultural events
(concerts, festivals…).
The city was already known for its historical catering vans, a reminder of its cosmopolitan
roots:
The concept of the wood-fired pizza van was invented in Marseille by Jean Meritan in the
70s, a world first at the time.
29 30 31 GREEN MARSEILLE
Water management
For a number of years the city of Marseille has implemented an ambitious and avant-garde
policy for sustainable water management. As a result the city's water is considered to be
"the best water in France". Since 1996, Marseille has been the headquarters of the World
Water Council and has been chosen to organise the World Water Forum in 2012, a
gathering of more than 10,000 experts.
The Harbour Management Plan was set up in 2006 to enhance and preserve the waters of
Marseille's harbour with various schemes:
• The Islands of Frioul 800 hectare maritime park, a Natura 2000 site.
• The planting of artificial reefs.
• The installation of ecological anchoring and the maritime buoyage plan.
www.marseille.fr
The Calanques National Park
The Calanques National has been created in May 2012 and it is Europe’s largest National
Park encompassing sea, land and peri-urban areas. Thanks to this classification the 5000
hectare massif benefits from added protection. www.calanques-parcnational.fr/
Transportation
Bikes – tramway
More than 1000 bikes were installed in over 130 rental stations in 2007 at the same time as
the launch of the tramway service. The exceptional climate allows Marseille's inhabitants and
tourists to move around the city whilst helping to protect the environment.
www.levelo-mpm.fr
The Helios
This boat was launched in 2012 and is equipped with electric motors, batteries and solar cell
panels. www.visite-des-calanques.com/
Electro-solar ferryboat
Brand new and more eco-friendly! The César’s little brother crosses the Vieux-Port from
the City Hall to Place aux Huiles.
http://www.marseille.fr/sitevdm/se-deplacer/ferry-boat
Segways
Twenty One Jump is a new business that lets you explore Marseille at the helm of a
Segway. A Segway is a two-wheel self-balancing scooter, 100% electric, eco-friendly,
entertaining and fun.
http://www.segway21jump.com/
E-bikes
Visit the secret little places known only to locals by electric bike. See breathtaking views and
local residents’ best-loved spots, with local guides providing a commentary at each stop.
http://www.ebiketours.fr/
The Green calanques
A new solar boat to discover the Calanques. www.croisieres-marseille-calanques.com
32 WattMobile : electrics scooters rental.
A new service offer to the tourist from the last summer, to visit Marseille with respect to
the environment.
www.wattmobile.fr
Beaches
Marseille's beach waters are subject to laboratory analysis more than 500 times throughout
the summer season, in order to detect harmful bacteria. Awareness campaigns will be
carried out amongst swimmers and boating enthusiasts, with the renewal of the "blue patrol"
each year, in order to promote environmentally friendly behaviour. www.marseille.fr
One piece of Rubbish
The brains behind One Piece of Rubbish is Marseille’s adopted Brit, Edmund Platt, who fell in
love with our city and decided to make it cleaner. The idea is simple: just take a photo of
yourself collecting a piece of rubbish in the street, post it on social networks and tag 5
people who have to do the same.
It’s an eco-friendly thing to do that everyone loves and is good for our city!
Keep up to date on social networks!
https://www.facebook.com/1PieceOfRubbish/timeline?ref=page_internal 33 MADE IN MARSEILLE
Over the centuries, Marseille has kept its traditions and legendary lifestyle alive with the
game of pétanque, boat trips, Provencal Christmas and more.
Not only is Marseille the capital of soap and birthplace of the santon figurine, it’s also foodie
heaven with its world-renowned pastis and Bouillabaisse.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF MARSEILLE
1.Thou shalt bathe in the Calanques
2.Thou shalt play petanque
3.Thou shalt drink pastis
4.Thou shalt eat aioli
5.Thou shalt wash in Savon de Marseille
6.Thou shalt sit in a suntrap
7.Thou shalt speak with thy hands
8.Thou shalt worship OMFC
9.Thou shalt drive like a bat out of hell
10. Thou shalt fear nobody, innit
34 MARSEILLE FOR KIDS
Minot (n.m.): (familiar) young boy, child, kid, youth.
Marseille has something for "minots" as well. A variety of children's activities are available
thanks to the Educational Department of the Marseille museums. In addition, there are
children's theatre performances throughout the year: La Girafe (giraffe), le Badaboum,
Massalia, le têtard (tadpole), le Divadlo, la baleine qui dit des vagues (talking whale)....
There is also a dedicated children's museum: The Préau des Accoules, with activities for the
"big kids" that are related to the exhibits.
Children will also enjoy: the motorcycle museum, the fashion museum, the natural history
museum, etc...
Some websites that will make your life easier:
www.ideesdenfants.com
www.tourismeenfamille.com
www.pacamomes.com
www.citizenkid.com
http://www.marseille-tourisme.com/fr/a-marseille/que-faire/du-cote-des-enfants/
Marseille Tourist Office and Convention Bureau offers tours, activities and treasure hunts
for children regularly and throughout the school holidays:
★ “Between stone and sea” scavenger hunt (Guided walk for families)
★ Graffiti and Street art: on the Cours Julien, art is in the streets: a fun walk for the whole
family to learn about this art form
And many more in order to educate our "minots" and keep them busy!
There are many parks and gardens throughout the city equipped with playgrounds for
children. The most well-known are: Parc Borély, Parc Pastré, Parc Valmer, Parc du XXVIème
centenaire…
There are also two very popular forest adventure parks:
– Pastré Aventures (Parc Pastré)
– Grimpozarbres www.grimpozarbres.com
Want more ideas? the astronomical observatory, botanical gardens, a board sports palace,
circus and cookery workshops, sports initiations...
A city pass for kids : 17€ (24 hours), 20€ (48 hours), 23€ (72 hours)
The "Famille Plus" tourism label is awarded to places that welcome and cater to families. The
city of Marseille now bears this label and is committed to developing a range of services for
families. More information on the label: www.familleplus.fr
Boredom in Marseille is unheard of!
35 CONTACT
A responsive team at your service to assist you in covering your story,
providing you with inspiration on new themes, we're here to welcome you
on your business trips to Marseille.
Silvie ALLEMAND
Press, Communication Manager
sallemand@marseille-tourisme.com
Ph. +33(0)4 91 13 89 19, Cell +33 (0)6 73 86 09 80
Marion FABRE
Press Officer
mfabre@marseille-tourisme.com
Ph. +33(0)4 91 13 99 73, Cell +33 (0)6 73 86 09 78
Charlotte GUIRAUD
Assistante Communication, Presse
cguiraud@marseille-tourisme.com
presse@marseille-tourisme.com
T. +33(0)4 86 82 04 03
PRESS AREA AND PHOTO LIBRARY
In order to download the high resolution files, you just need to register under the photo
library link in the press area. You will receive an e-mail with your password and login that
will allow you to download the high resolution files. There are no time or quantity limits on
downloads for registered users.
Please contact our webmaster should you encounter any difficulties with the downloads:
+33(0)4 91 13 89 27 : vverdi@marseille-tourisme.com
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