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WHERE TO STAY
Calanque de Saména · Marseille
Jogging House in Samena
A must-stay if you're looking for a unique seaside escape, far from the city’s buzz. Run by Marseille’s popular concept shop and restaurant Jogging.
Pavillon Southway · Marseille
Pavillon Southway
This stay feels less like a hotel and more like being invited into Marseille’s creative soul. If you’re an art lover in search of a stay that feels both inspiring and intimate, this address is a true gem.
Day 1: Trendy Central Neighborhoods
Your first day is focused in the city center. Stroll around Cours Julien and La Plaine and wander through colorful side streets lined with independent shops, cafés, and creative spaces.
Marché des Réformés
Begin your morning at the Marché des Réformés: you’ll find flowers, local seasonal produce, and plenty of terraces. Perfect for a coffee in the sun!
Œuvres Sensibles, Sarah Espeute · Marseille
Œuvres Sensibles, Sarah Espeute
Take advantage of being near Sarah Espeute’s studio to discover the most beautiful boutique/workshop in the city. It’s a unique and stunning space featuring a wonderful selection of handcrafted home items.
Maurice · Marseille
Maurice
Head to Maurice for breakfast. Open from morning to evening, it has a lovely terrace and patio. The coffee is excellent, and their soft-boiled eggs are always a safe bet.
Provisions Marseille · Marseille
Provisions
Come to this cool provisions shop for a browse—it’s stocked with gourmet items, books, and objects.
La Maison Marseillaise · Marseille
La Maison Marseillaise
Got to La Maison Marseillaise to discover their current selection of home objects and beautiful design pieces.
Sessùn Alma · Marseille
Sessùn Alma
Enjoy lunch and inevitably fall for the boutique’s amazing offerings: clothing, books, magazines, and handcrafted home objects.
Grand Écart
Take a post-lunch break at this welcoming hybrid space combining café, bar, and fitness studio. It’s a nice stop for a coffee or iced tea.
Double Zéro
Enjoy an early evening drink at Double Zéro, a listening bar offering fantastic natural wines and great sharing plates.
La Ola · Marseille
La Ola
For dinner, try La Ola, an intimate restaurant serving delicious sharing plates. Try to sit on the lively terrace.
La Nena - Bar à tapas · Marseille
La Nena
Another great dinner option is La Nena, which serves delicious Spanish tapas and the best tortilla in town.
Day 2: The Southern Neighborhoods
Today is dedicated to Marseille’s greatest asset: the Mediterranean. Walk along the Corniche Kennedy, enjoy the seaside, and dive between the rocks.
Carlotta With · Marseille
Carlotta With
Start the day with breakfast or brunch at Carlotta With, a welcoming café with a small, sunny terrace. Order the soft-boiled eggs (with za'atar!!) and their addictive pompe à l’huile brioche.
Notre-Dame de la Garde · Marseille
Notre-Dame de la Garde
Walk up to Notre-Dame de la Garde (“La Bonne Mère”), a hilltop basilica with breathtaking panoramic views over the city and sea.
Unité d'Habitation · Marseille
Unité d'Habitation
For architecture and design lovers, visit Unité d'Habitation, Le Corbusier’s iconic modernist housing complex. Explore the rooftop terrace and browse the small bookstores and boutiques hidden inside the building.
Faces · Marseille
Faces Galerie
Head back toward Malmousque, one of Marseille’s most charming seaside neighborhoods, and stop at Faces Galerie to see the current exhibitions and grab a specialty coffee at its cafe.
La Relève · Marseille
La Relève
For lunch, book a table at La Relève, a restaurant, bar, and guesthouse with a menu that is fresh, seasonal, and always satisfying.
Moutchou · Marseille
Moutchou
Alternatively, pick up picnic essentials at Moutchou, an adorable restaurant and grocer with lots of options for takeaway.
LOULOU MONSIEUR GLACE - MALMOUSQUE · Marseille
Loulou Monsieur Glace
Sometime in the afternoon, go for an ice cream break at Loulou Monsieur Glace. Try the pistachio/hazelnut combo and thank me later.
La Traverse · Marseille
La Traverse
Early evening, swing by La Traverse, an art gallery (with one room to rent!) that transforms into a café and wine bar during summer in collaboration with Ivresse, one of Marseille’s best wine bars.
Poissonnerie Kennedy · Marseille
Poissonnerie Kennedy
For dinner, walk over to Poissonnerie Kennedy, which serves possibly the finest fish in Marseille. The service is great and the dishes are flawless.
Tuba Club - Cabanons et Restaurant · Marseille
Tuba Club
For a bit more of a scene—and a seaside setting—reserve a table at Tuba Club, a hotel and restaurant 30 minutes by car outside of the city. Yes, it’s very famous and hyped, but the setting really is unforgettable.
DAY 3: The Historical Center
Discover Marseille’s Old Port and explore Le Panier, the historic district, with its narrow streets, pastel facades, and hidden stairways.
Zitoune
Start the morning at Zitoune, a small neighborhood café serving excellent coffee and very good savory and sweet breakfast options.
Petrin Couchette · Marseille
Pétrin Couchette
Alternatively, grab coffee and a bite at Pétrin Couchette, one of the best cafés in the city.
Maison Empereur · Marseille
Maison Empereur
Lose yourself inside Maison Empereur, a multi-floor home store where you can truly wander for hours.
Centre Photographique de Marseille
Stop by the Centre Photographique de Marseille, an intimate exhibition space known for its thoughtful and impactful artistic programming.
Kima Taverna Restaurant vieux port Marseille · Marseille
Kima
For lunch, try Kima, a new Greek restaurant near the Old Port where everything is fresh, generous, and thoughtfully prepared.
chez moe · Marseille
Chez Moe
Take a coffee (or natural wine) break at Moe’s, loved as much for its friendly vibe as for its excellent brews.
Risette – Torréfacteur & Coffee Shop · Marseille
Risette
Coffee enthusiasts can also stop at Risette or Deep, two specialty cafés that never disappoint.
Vin Sur La Main · Marseille
Le Vin sur La Main
Have a glass of wine at Le Vin sur La Main, a tiny but super charming natural wine bar.
TETRO · Marseille
Tétro
End your day with dinner at Tétro, an excellent restaurant run by a small, passionate team. Every dish feels thoughtful and personal.
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