Guidebook for Marseille
Food Scene
The Cours Julien is the perfect place for a morning coffee or lunch. Walk around the side streets and check out the Street Art. In the evening, stay for some exotic dinner and maybe a late drink with some live music.
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Le Cours Julien
Cours JulienThe Cours Julien is the perfect place for a morning coffee or lunch. Walk around the side streets and check out the Street Art. In the evening, stay for some exotic dinner and maybe a late drink with some live music.
My favourite coffee place. On a nice day, enjoy the nice terrace. They also offer French style breakfast and nice lunch.
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Il Caffé
63 Cr JulienMy favourite coffee place. On a nice day, enjoy the nice terrace. They also offer French style breakfast and nice lunch.
A Bib Gourmand recommendation from the Michelin Guide. This place favours local and seasonal ingredients to make you savour the best of Southern French cuisine at very nice prices (lunch menu 20 euros). They have a nice terrace and air cond is available inside for the very hot days.
Open Tues-Sat 12:00 - 14:00 and 19:30 - 22:00
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Bistro du cours
13 Cr JulienA Bib Gourmand recommendation from the Michelin Guide. This place favours local and seasonal ingredients to make you savour the best of Southern French cuisine at very nice prices (lunch menu 20 euros). They have a nice terrace and air cond is available inside for the very hot days.
Open Tues-Sat 12:00 - 14:00 and 19:30 - 22:00
Another nice coffee shop if you want to have your morning coffee in the sun :) Don't forget to check out the city view from the the stairs close by.
ID Fixe
74 Cr JulienAnother nice coffee shop if you want to have your morning coffee in the sun :) Don't forget to check out the city view from the the stairs close by.
My favourite bakery, they have the best croissants, very nice specialy breads and sandwiches.
Le Fournil du Mont
7 Pl. Notre Dame du MontMy favourite bakery, they have the best croissants, very nice specialy breads and sandwiches.
La Gourmandise
59 Rue de LodiThis is my recommended place for Pain au chocolat ;)
The place to go for a good cappuccino and ideal if you want to relax on a rainy day.
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Coogee
100 Bd BailleThe place to go for a good cappuccino and ideal if you want to relax on a rainy day.
An iconic dessert shop in the city. These guys have been awarded the Best Artisan Award and never disappoint. Check out their chocolate fountain and you might never want to leave...
Maison Villedieu - Traiteur et Pâtisserie à Marseille
99 Bd BailleAn iconic dessert shop in the city. These guys have been awarded the Best Artisan Award and never disappoint. Check out their chocolate fountain and you might never want to leave...
Heathy food to go or eat in. They offer a few daily options and they also a set menu.
SPOK - La Timone
1 Rue CrillonHeathy food to go or eat in. They offer a few daily options and they also a set menu.
Nice little restaurant with a nice terrace on this quiet street. Come for a coffee or lunch. Very friendly team.
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Georges
115 Bd ChaveNice little restaurant with a nice terrace on this quiet street. Come for a coffee or lunch. Very friendly team.
Tons of restaurants from all over the world. Fancy some Japanese or Indian food, this is the place for you.
Rue André Poggioli
Rue André PoggioliTons of restaurants from all over the world. Fancy some Japanese or Indian food, this is the place for you.
Shopping
The closest supermarket.
Open Mon-Sat 8:30-19:30 It's also open on Sunday morning.
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Super U et Drive
135 Rue Saint-PierreThe closest supermarket.
Open Mon-Sat 8:30-19:30 It's also open on Sunday morning.
One of the best daily in the city. Find top of the range cheese, ham and many other goodies. Their lunch is also a treat. Enjoy their very nice terrace and friendly staff.
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BATAILLE
18 Rue FontangeOne of the best daily in the city. Find top of the range cheese, ham and many other goodies. Their lunch is also a treat. Enjoy their very nice terrace and friendly staff.
Street market open Mon-Sat 7:00 to 13:00 - best days to shop are Fridays and Saturdays. Get the freshest fish, local vegetables and maybe some nice olives.
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Place Castellane
Place CastellaneStreet market open Mon-Sat 7:00 to 13:00 - best days to shop are Fridays and Saturdays. Get the freshest fish, local vegetables and maybe some nice olives.
MONOPRIX
36 La CanebièreBeauty products. Nice clothes. Food. All in one place.
Essentials
A top of the range shop offering delicious frozen meals, vegetables and deserts - very handy if you are short on time or just don't want to spend time cooking that day.
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Picard
121-123 Rue d'EndoumeA top of the range shop offering delicious frozen meals, vegetables and deserts - very handy if you are short on time or just don't want to spend time cooking that day.
Post Office
42 Rue de LodiPost office
Esso
10 Bd Jean MoulinThe closest petrol station.
This pharmacy is open everyday. They are very helpful in case of minor health issues.
PHARMACIE DE LA PREFECTURE ouvert tous les dimanches 8h00 -20h00
105A Rue de RomeThis pharmacy is open everyday. They are very helpful in case of minor health issues.
Hospital Timone
264 Rue Saint-PierreEmergency Room for adults and children.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy restaurant and bar in hotel designed by French designer Philippe Starck. Giant breakfast. Daily specials and 3-course menu for 19 euros. Brunch each Sunday. Yummy dinners. Events most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You might not have to leave the area ever again!
Family friendly
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Mama Shelter
64 Rue de la LoubièreTrendy restaurant and bar in hotel designed by French designer Philippe Starck. Giant breakfast. Daily specials and 3-course menu for 19 euros. Brunch each Sunday. Yummy dinners. Events most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You might not have to leave the area ever again!
Family friendly
Fietje
36 Rue 3 Frères BarthélémyA nice beer shop with regular events at the weekend.
Nice bar with outside terrace. Lunch. Brunch. Mainly locals.
Families should come early as it gets busy quickly.
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Le Parpaing qui flotte
3 Rue GoudardNice bar with outside terrace. Lunch. Brunch. Mainly locals.
Families should come early as it gets busy quickly.
Busy bar with a chilled atmosphere in the Cours Julien artsy district attracting an alternative crowd.
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The Champ De Mars
12 Rue André PoggioliBusy bar with a chilled atmosphere in the Cours Julien artsy district attracting an alternative crowd.
Parks & Nature
Lovely park, perfect for that morning run or a stroll in the afternoon. Play area for kids. Cafe.
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26e Eeuw Park
Place Zino FrancescattiLovely park, perfect for that morning run or a stroll in the afternoon. Play area for kids. Cafe.
Parc Borély
Avenue du Parc BorélyFamily and runner friendly heaven. Bonus: it's close to the sea
A National Park next to the city. You can even go by bus. Choose bus 20 from Castellane to Luminy - best for stunning views of the Calanques or 19 to Pointe Rouge and change to 20 for Callelongue - best to be as close to sea as possible - warning: this route is more touristy
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Les Calanques
A National Park next to the city. You can even go by bus. Choose bus 20 from Castellane to Luminy - best for stunning views of the Calanques or 19 to Pointe Rouge and change to 20 for Callelongue - best to be as close to sea as possible - warning: this route is more touristy
Arts & Culture
Small museum with well curated expositions. Free first weekend of the month.
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Musee Cantini
19 Rue GrignanSmall museum with well curated expositions. Free first weekend of the month.
The newest museum in Marseille. Great location, great permanent collection and temporary expo. Don't forget to enjoy the rooftop!
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Mucem
1 Esp. J4The newest museum in Marseille. Great location, great permanent collection and temporary expo. Don't forget to enjoy the rooftop!
Newly upgraded museum taking you through the 2600 years of history of Marseille. Bonus: kid friendly
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Historisch Museum van Marseille
2 Rue Henri BarbusseNewly upgraded museum taking you through the 2600 years of history of Marseille. Bonus: kid friendly
Getting Around
Gare St Charles station
Main train station