Chez Fonfon
about 90 minA family fish restaurant in the Vallon des Auffes harbour, known for bouillabaisse and fish baked in clay.
Chez Fonfon is a fish restaurant in the fishing harbour of the Vallon des Auffes. The tourist office says the same family has run it for three generations and names the bouillabaisse and fish baked in clay; the listing mentions the bouillabaisse broth and Mediterranean fish dishes. Open every day, 12 to 2 pm and 7 to 10 pm. Reviews mention bouillabaisse, rouille, aioli and the view of the port.
What to do there- Eat the bouillabaisse
- Try fish baked in clay
- Sit by the little harbour
Corniche and Catalans140 Rue du Vallon des Auffes, 13007 MarseilleBest: lunch, dinnerWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Restaurant Michel
about 90 minA long-standing fish restaurant facing the Catalans beach, run by the Michel family since 1946.
Restaurant Michel faces the Catalans beach; its listing mentions bouillabaisse, bourride soup and grilled fish. The tourist office says the same Michel family has run it without interruption since 1946 and names a fish-only bouillabaisse and the bourride, à la carte from 80 to 110 euros. Open every day except Tuesday, 12 to 2 pm and 7 to 11:30 pm. Reviews mention bouillabaisse, rouille, aioli and fish.
What to do there- Eat the bouillabaisse
- Try the bourride fish stew
Corniche and Catalans6 Rue des Catalans, 13007 MarseilleBest: lunch, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?
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Vallon des Auffes
about 45 minA tiny traditional fishing harbour with colourful buildings and bouillabaisse restaurants, south-west of the Old Port.
Vallon des Auffes is a small traditional fishing harbour in the 7th arrondissement, 2.5 km south-west of the Old Port, between Catalans beach and Malmousque bay, says Wikipedia. Its listing mentions colourful buildings and restaurants serving bouillabaisse; reviews mention the fishing port, sunsets and a natural pool. The listing shows no hours, so the guide shows the hours as unknown and does not plan it.
What to do there- Watch the fishing boats in the little harbour
- Stay for the sunset
- Eat bouillabaisse at Chez Fonfon
Corniche and CatalansVallon des Auffes, MarseilleBest: afternoon, golden hour, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?
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Catalans Beach
about 120 minThe sand beach nearest the centre, a few minutes' walk from the Old Port, with a lifeguard post.
Catalans is the most accessible sand beach from the centre of Marseille, a few minutes' walk from the Old Port, says the tourist office. It has a lifeguard post and toilets, and the page advises coming early in the morning. The tourist office gives 8:30 am to 8 pm from April to October and 8:30 am to 6 pm from November to March; the guide shows the shorter day. Reviews mention crowds and volleyball.
What to do there- Swim or sunbathe
- Play beach volleyball
- Eat at Restaurant Michel, facing the beach
Corniche and CatalansPlage des Catalans, MarseilleBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.