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CONTENTS WELCOME TO MARSEILLE p3 MARSEILLE IN FIGURES p4 ACCESSIBILITY P 5-6 MARSEILLE'S TOP 10 P 7-8 SUMMER PROGRAMME P 9-17 SOME GREAT NIGHT-TIME IDEAS P 18-19 FOCUS ON THE EUROS 2016 P 20 MARSEILLE LAND OF CINEMA P 21-22 THE SEA P 23 CRUISES P 24 SHOPPING IN MARSEILLE P 25-27 CUISINE IN MARSEILLE P 28-30 SPECIAL OFFERS FROM THE TOURIST AND CONGRESS OFFICE P 31-34 NATURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT P 35-37 MARSEILLE FOR KIDS P 38 CONTACTS P 39 2 WELCOME TO MARSEILLE For over 15 years, the development of cruises, leisure and business tourism has been one of the city of Marseille's priorities. The strategy of developing tourism along with the sector's professionals has helped the city to join the ranks of the major European metropolises and to host major events. Over the past ten years, more than 700 million euros have been invested to make France's second biggest city an essential tourist destination. 2013, when Marseille was the European Capital of Culture, helped boost the city’s international reputation, making it "Provence’s Attractive City"! The city's convention centres have been renovated and extended, new intercity train lines launched, a low-cost airport terminal and a cruise terminal have been inaugurated and over 1500 hotel rooms have been created; major international brands have opened stores in Marseille, the Calanques mountains are now listed as a National Park, the Nouveau Stade Vélodrome has been rebuilt and covered, new shopping centres and a large number of cultural sites have been opened... The city showed its capacity for bringing people together and for hosting major events at the 1998 World Cup and the Rugby World Cup in 2007. This summer, Marseille will be hosting the 2016 Euro Football Championship, and will be the European Sport Capital in 2017. If Paris is awarded the 2024 Olympics, Marseille will host the sailing events, and is already a candidate to host the 2025 Universal Exhibition! Thanks to these events, the image of Marseille has changed, and in a few years it has become an ultra-modern, fashionable city. A large number of awards have been made in recognition of this exceptional renaissance! Marseille has been voted one of the "Top 10 cities to visit in the world" and the "Top 10 seaside cities to visit in the world" by National Geographic. The website www.luxemagazine.com elected Le Rooftop des Terrasses du Port among the "Top 10 rooftop terraces to visit in the world", and the Nouveau Stade Vélodrome was named the "most beautiful stadium in Europe" on www.eurosport.fr. The Marseille architect Corinne Vezzoni won the "Women's Architect Prize". The city was voted "The country’s second city to go to in 2013" by the New York Times, "the most business-friendly city" by the magazine L’Entreprise et l’Expansion and given the "2014 European City of the year award" by the prestigious Academy of Urbanism in London. The MuCEM, the Museum of Civilisations of Europe and the Mediterranean, won the 2015 museum prize awarded by the Council of Europe. A great success for a museum that only opened in 2013. Lastly, the Trivago site placed three Marseille hotels among the ten best hotels in the PACA region. But Marseille has still kept all its charm and authenticity: it has 57 kilometres of coastline and one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Its attractiveness is based on 300 days of sunshine a year, Mediterranean gastronomy, a fine historic heritage, a modernised city centre and the sociability of its inhabitants! 3 MARSEILLE IN FIGURES The oldest city in France, founded 2 600 years ago 2nd most populated city in France: 855 393 inhabitants A surface area 2.5 times bigger than Paris 57 kilometres of sea coast, with 20 kilometres of Calanques 300 days of sunshine a year 5 million visitors welcomed in 2015 Twinned with 13 cities in the world France's biggest port for cruises and the 5th in the Mediterranean World Water Capital since 1996 2nd city for congresses in France according to the ICCA ranking in 2014 1st periurban national park in Europe, the Calanques European Capital of Culture in 2013 European Capital of Sport in 2017 2nd most filmed city in France 1st French-speaking university in the world 122 hotels, with 7923 rooms Most consular services in France, with 71 Consulates. Most cosmopolitan city in the Mediterranean The oldest Catholic sanctuary in France with the Abbey of St Victor and its crypt dating from the 1st century. 250 000 sports club members - over 1/4 of the population. 4 Capital of the Metropole Aix Marseille Provence, gathering 92 municipalities and 1 800 000 inhabitants. ACCESSIBILITY Marseille International Airport - Provence (www.aeroport.fr) 3rd biggest provincial airport with almost 8.3 million passengers in 2015. 2 air terminals: mp1: premium air terminal for traditional airlines with top-level services (VIP welcome, lounges, priority access, services for groups) mp2: Biggest air terminal for low-cost airlines in Europe www.mp2.aeroport.fr 116 direct flights run by 31 airlines to 25 countries, including: - 20 daily Paris/Marseille flights (flight time: 1 hr 15) - 40 regular low-cost destinations in France, Europe and Morocco - 8 long-distance destinations in Canada, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, Africa… Shuttle service from Airport / Marseille City Centre (30km): on sale on www.mp.aeroport.fr Shuttle bus every 15 minutes from 4.30 a.m. to 12.10 a.m. / Local train links (over 60 trains a day) 3 motorways to Spain, Italy and northern Europe converge in Marseille, placing the city at less than an hour from Camargue, Avignon, 1 hr 30 from St Tropez and two hours from the French Riviera and the nearest ski resorts. Urban transport: 2 metro lines, 3 tramway lines, 1000 bikes in 130 docking stations, 88 bus lines, 15 car parks with almost 10 000 parking places. 3 sea shuttles: Old Port/Pointe-Rouge, Pointe-Rouge/les Goudes and Old Port /Estaque between spring and autumn. www.rtm.fr Ferry boat: from the City Hall to Place aux Huiles (except during building work). One-way fare is €0.50. 5 6 7 MARSEILLE'S TOP 10 Marseille has a whole host of monuments, picturesque sights, cutting-edge architecture and museums all over its 111 districts and 16 arrondissements. Notre-Dame de la Garde: La Garde hill is 154 metres high and Marseille's highest point. The basilica, named after the Virgin Mary to protect the city and its inhabitants, was built between 1853 and 1864, when it was consecrated (Suitable attire required during visits to the site). A museum of sacred art has also been open to visitors since July 2013. The Old Port: in 600 BC, the Greeks, arriving from Phocaea in Asia Minor, landed in the Calanque of Lacydon. All through Antiquity and the Middle Ages, the city developed solely on the north bank of the port. Only from 1666 did the city expand towards the south, under the impetus and orders of Louis XIV. Norman Foster and Michel Desvigne have carried out the development of the city centre, including making the Old Port a semi-pedestrian area. The project undertaken in 2013 was awarded with the urban development prize from "Le Moniteur" magazine. "L'Ombrière", on Quai de la Fraternité, is now a real tourist attraction, covering 1000m2 and rising 6 metres high. History Museum of Marseille – the antique Port Close by the Old Port and around the completely renovated archaeological site of La Bourse is one of the biggest history museums in France and Europe. http://www.musee-histoiremarseille-voie-historique.fr MuCEM: Museum of Civilisations in Europe and the Mediterranean The J4 The new building, on the converted J4 pier designed by the architect Rudy Ricciotti in partnership with Roland Carta, is the heart of the MuCEM. The J4 (15 000 m2) contains two exhibition areas: the first, with The Mediterranean Gallery, is dedicated to exploring the major stages in Mediterranean civilisation. The second area houses temporary exhibitions. The J4 includes an area for children, an auditorium for shows, concerts and film cycles, a bookshop and a restaurant with a panoramic terrace presided over by Gérald Passédat, the 3star Michelin chef. Saint-Jean Fort The restored Saint-Jean Fort (15 000 m2) is a historic monument dating from to the 12th century. Linked to the J4 by a high footbridge projecting above the sea, it provides visitors with spectacular views that had hitherto been hidden. The public can stroll through a new Mediterranean garden and explore the riches of the art collections and popular traditions in the MuCEM, as well as contemporary Mediterranean art. Here they can enjoy open-air performances, a café and a boutique-bookshop. A second footbridge links it to the Panier district, leading from the fort's royal gate to Saint-Laurent Church. The islands of Frioul and the Château d’If: A limestone silhouette off the coast of Marseille, the four hilly islands in the Frioul archipelago point the way towards the land: Pomègues, Ratonneau, If and Tiboulen. The Château d'If, made famous by Alexandre Dumas, who made it a prison for his hero, the Count of Monte Cristo, is a former fortress built in the 16th century during the reign of Francis 1st to defend the city. The Palais Longchamp: a hymn to the glory of water, this monumental palace or "water castle" is closely linked to the construction of the Durance Canal. It is considered as one of the finest 8 architectural achievements of the Second Empire in Marseille. Today it houses the Fine Arts Museum and Marseille’s Natural History Museum. The Panier district is the historic quarter of Marseille, the very site settled by the Greeks 2600 years ago. While its authenticity has been preserved, the area has been beautifully renovated, and is today the home of many artists, craft boutiques and restaurants in its narrow winding streets, but also the Vieille Charité museum area. Vieille Charité Centre and two museums: Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology With collections containing often exceptional works, the museum provides a wide panorama on the art of civilisations from the Mediterranean region and the Near East. Museum of African, Oceanian and Amerindian Arts The MAAOA has a rich collection of art objects, bearing witness to cultures but also artistic works in their own right, from civilisations whose art was long neglected or even ignored. http://culture.marseille.fr/musées/le-musée-d-arts-africains-oceaniens-amerindiens Promenade de la Corniche: built in the mid-19th century and extending to the south, the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Corniche became a very popular site for Marseille holidaymakers who little by little discovered the joys of swimming in the sea. Providing a real panorama above the Mediterranean for over 5 km, the Corniche today attracts walkers, fishermen, joggers or people dreaming of faraway horizons. On the heights of the Corniche, sumptuous villas called "the Corniche Follies" were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for rich Marseille families (Villa Gaby, Villa Valmer, Château Berger, etc.). And below can be seen the charming little fishing villages, where the Marseille way of life is a daily reality (Vallon des Auffes, Malmousque, etc.). La Cité Radieuse by Le Corbusier: also known as the Maison du Fada in Marseille, the building is 165m long, 24m wide and 56m high. Like an urban liner at anchor in a park, this building designed by the architect Le Corbusier was built between 1947 and 1951. Béton brut and concrete stilts combined with multi-coloured loggias, and containing 337 flats, a hotel, a restaurant, shops, an Art and Design Centre, etc. Exclusive visit to La Cité Radieuse and to a listed flat, organised by the Tourist and Congress Office. Registration required. The Calanques: the first periurban national park in Europe and the only French National Park both on sea and on land. The Calanques contain exceptional flora and fauna (over 9000 recorded species of plants). With a surface area of 5000 hectares, 97% of which is in the Marseille area, the Calanques extend as far as Cassis. Please note, access to the mountain range is restricted between June and September. Nouveau Stade Vélodrome: The 2nd biggest French stadium after Stade de France, with 67 000 seats. The stadium, built in 1937, was completely renovated and modernised in 2014 in preparation for the 2016 Euros. This multi-purpose stadium can host football and rugby matches, but also prestigious concerts and company events. The home side, Marseille (OM), has the most titles of any team in France. Exclusive visits organised by the Tourist and Congress Office. www.resamarseille.com The stadium was elected the most beautiful stadium in Europe by Eurosport.fr 9 A RICH AND INTENSE SUMMER PROGRAMME Here in Marseille, summer starts in May Natural History Museum "Bêtes de guerre" ("War Animals") Until 19 June 2016 As part of the national commemorations of the Great War (1914-1918), Marseille’s Natural History Museum is presenting an exhibition dedicated to the millions of animals that were carried along in the wake of the conflict, to reveal little-known sides of the war. http://www.museum-marseille.org/ Cantini Museum "André Masson. From Marseille to the American Exile" Until 24 July 2016 André Masson created works with a dual aspect resulting from the experience of war and the discovery of a lyrical and dream-like dimension to reality. The Cantini Museum exhibits works from his own collections and from his children's. http://culture.marseille.fr/ History Museum (MHM) L’Ecume des Siècles ("The foam of centuries"). A plunge into the heart of underwater archaeology From 28 April 2016 to 28 April 2017 Exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of DRASSM, a major contributor to underwater archaeology, with its headquarters in Marseille. http://www.musee-histoire-marseille-voie-historique.fr/ MAC (Contemporary Art Museum) CODY CHOI Culture Cuts The Marseille Highlight of the Year of France-Korea 2015 - 2016 8 April – 28 August 2016 This retrospective is the first monographic exhibition in a French institution by the artist Cody Choi. It brings together paintings, performance photography, sculptures and installations by this cosmopolitan artist, who studied sociology in South Korea before continuing his training in art in Pasadena, California. His performative sculptures should be seen in relation with the work of the performance artists he met on the west coast of the United States, such as Mike Kelley or Paul McCarthy, and the New York artist Vito Acconci, while his appropriation paintings cite or parody the most famous Western artists of the 20th century. Regards de Provence Museum Lumière & Douceur de Raphaël Ponson (Raphaël Ponson, Light and Softness) From 2 April to 28 August 2016 The Regards de Provence Museum pays homage to the marine and landscape painter Raphaël Ponson (1835-1904), known as the first painter of the Calanques on the Marseille coast and for his light effects on rocks, waves and in the sky. Almost 80 paintings and water colours from the Regards de Provence Foundation collection and from museums and private collectors are being exhibited at the Regards de Provence Museum. At the MuCEM 10 Jean Genet, L’Echappée Belle (The Great Escape) 15 April - 18 July 2016 Homage to Jean Genet, 30 years after his death. Blending manuscripts, letters, filmed interviews and works of art (including a portrait by Giacometti), the visitor follows the development of Genet’s work and shows how the Mediterranean was a "great escape" for the writer. http://www.mucem.org/ A genius without a pedestal, Picasso and popular arts and traditions 27 April – 29 August 2016 The major summer exhibition at the Mucem mirrors masterworks by Picasso, some never exhibited before, with objects from the Mucem's collections. Costumes, circus objects, ceramics, goldsmiths' work, sculpture... Popular arts and traditions continually influenced this "genius without a pedestal", who was anchored in his times and attached to his roots. http://www.mucem.org/ Mémoire à la Mer! (Memory in the Sea!) A dive into the heart of underwater archaeology For the 50th anniversary of DRASMM (Département des Recherches Archéologiques Subaquatiques et Sous-Marines) Marseille History Museum 29 April 2016 – 28 May 2017 Coproduction: City of Marseille & Columbia River Partnership of the DRASMM Labelled as an Exhibition of National Interest by the Culture and Communication Ministry, the exhibition is a chance to explore the world of shipwrecks and submerged habitats, from prehistoric times to the contemporary world, through a wide selection of objects displayed in a marine setting. Printemps de l’Art Contemporain From 5 to 28 May 2016 The next Contemporary Art Spring will be taking place from 5 to 28 May 2016, with an inaugural weekend and festivities from 5 to 8 May. Designed as a first step in giving it international scope, the 2016 event will highlight the Korean scene, as part of the Year of France-Korea launched by the Institut Français, as well as a series of exhibitions around international artists, with an orientation conceived in partnership with the Kim Kim Gallery and other guest curators. At the Alcazar Les Tarzanides 3 May-4 June 2016 A collective exhibition on the literary and heritage theme of the comic book representations of Tarzan. Chinese paintings & calligraphies 13 May- 3 June 2016 In partnership with The Chinese Artists association. Exhibition of works by 20 internationally famous Chinese artists. La Friche la Belle de Mai "Les Possédés" ("The Possessed") From 5 May to 7 August 2016-02-19 Chronicle of the acquisitions made from private collections in the south of France. http://www.lafriche.org/fr/ Concert: AC/DC at the Nouveau Stade Vélodrome 13 May 2016 11 Museum of African, Oceanian and Amerindian Arts (MAOAM) "Baga Art of Guinea" Barbier-Muller Museum Collection From 13 May to 18 September 2016 Exhibited for the first time in France, the Barbier-Mueller Museum collection, the most important private collection, offers a significant glimpse into the artistic work of the Baga of Guinea with some 20 sculptures. http://culture.marseille.fr/ Etang d'Arts Festival in Borely Park 14 and 15 May 2016 A scenic area where culture and its democratisation are highlighted through an artistically diverse programme with pride of place given to emerging talents from Marseille. A market with some 50 artists and craftspeople from Marseille, but also from other regions, who will be displaying and selling their work. A sustainable development and awareness-raising area dedicated to sustainable alternatives and innovative projects. http://festival-etangdarts.com/ Corporate Games From 20 to 22 May 2016 The Corporate Games are the first inter-company multi-sport challenge in France and in the world, organised for the past 28 years in 60 cities. http://www.corporate-games.fr/ Marseillaise des Femmes Race 22 May 2016 A 6 km race of social commitment and solidarity reserved for women. http://www.marseillaisedesfemmes.com/edition-2016/reglement 3rd Massalia Flamenco Festival From 27 to 28 May 2016 Manolo and Paca Santiago from the ABIYELAR Company, the artistic directors of the MASSALIA FLAMENCO FESTIVAL, wanted to highlight the first performances of two new shows at this year's festival: FLAMENCO DE RAÏZ with Juana AMAYA and Ivan VARGAS (Friday 27 May) and FLAMENCOS, with LA LUPI and Antonio CANALES. You can register for a flamenco course at the Centre Julien, to take place on Saturday 28 May, and completing the dance and music performance programme in the evening at the Espace Julien. http://www.espace-julien.com/fr/affiche Festival Flottant, Un Piano à la Mer From 27 to 28 May - Plage des Catalans "Le Festival Flottant, Un Piano à la Mer" consists of singers, brass bands and water pianists meeting up in an idyllic setting for a series of floating recitals, shows and open-air operas. In its 10th year, from Bandol to Carry-Le-Rouet via Marseille or Digne-les-Bains, the agile and supercharged performances by our all-terrain artists will be matched by the boundless creativity of our guests, giving life to an eclectic and surprising festival. A canny blend of on-site creation, jazz recital, opera singing and world music..." https://pianoalamer.wordpress.com/ Sonor, Music Fair 28 and 29 May 2016 The first year of the France’s first music fair. 12 Dock des Suds http://www.sonor-salonmusique.com/ Sea cruise with Marcel Pagnol Every Saturday during the day In partnership with the "Dans la Cour des Grands" company A 2-hour cruise with Marcel Pagnol's famous characters. César, Panisse, Escartefigue and Monsieur Brun, bring to life the finest scenes from the Marseille Trilogy on board a catamaran. http://levantin.fr/ In June, the days grow longer and the party spirit is in the air... La Rue du Tango From June to September 2016 at a range of sites in Marseille http://laruedutango.fr/ At the Alcazar Alcajazz on the occasion of the Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents Festival 23 June - 12 August 2016 Exhibitions, conferences, talks and projections linked to the Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents Festival programme Ecran(s) total ("Total Screen(s)”) 25 June - end of August 2016 Projections, talks, workshops for the general public Marseille Open-Air Cinema From June to September. A cinematic journey through the city, from district to district, to see a film, and enjoy and share a picnic with your family or friends. The Open-Air Cinema festival is a top-quality film programme, accessible to all, taking in a wide range of film styles: art-house films, classic films, popular films, catch-up sessions, world cinema... http://www.cinetilt.org/-Cine-plein-airLe Bon Air Festival On 4 and 5 June 2016 LE BON AIR arrives on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June at La Friche Belle de Mai. On Saturday, offering an eclectic and daring panorama of electronic music on 3 stages (La Cartonnerie, Le Cabaret Aléatoire and the roof terrace): ○ Live shows ○ DJ sets. On Sunday, with free activities for all ages: ○ Cuisine ○ Playgrounds ○ Party http://www.lafriche.org/fr/ UEFA EURO 2016 From 10 June to 10 July 2016 Special Euro 2016 page in this brochure. http://marseillevillehote.marseille.fr/ Maison de l’Artisanat et des Métiers d’Art « Consul’Art » From 10 june to 23 july 2016 13 Nearly 40 countries and 80 works of art are exhibited in the 4th edition of "Consul'Art", the exhibition created by the International and European Relations Department of the City of Marseille, whose aim is to open to the public the artistic heritage of foreign countries that are represented by the 69 diplomatic Consulates in Marseille. http://www.maisondelartisanat.org/expo-en-cours.htm Les Voiles du Vieux-Port From 16 to 19 June 2016 This regatta takes in Marseille as part of the circuit of prestigious classic yachting meetings in the Mediterranean, becoming the essential pre-summer sailing event... For four days, these historical boats will parade through Marseille harbour, providing a timeless spectacle to the people of Marseille and to lovers of sailing boats and beautiful things. As night falls, the boats will return to the quayside until the next day, and visitors can admire the brass fittings, the masts, the bridges and the sheen of these magnificent vessels. http://www.lesvoilesduvieuxport.com/ Marseille Festival From 24 June to 19 July 2016 The 21st Marseille Festival will bring together some of the great names in international arts and entertainment for a multi-disciplinary programme with a large number of premieres and original creations. At the heart of the 2016 festival: dance, alongside music, musical theatre, cinema and the visual arts. The Festival will be arriving in a host of theatres and venues at the beginning of summer, as well as in other emblematic, and sometimes unexpected, sites in the city. The Marseille Festival is entering a new era with the arrival of Jan Goossens, who succeeds Apolline Quintrand, the founder and director of the event since 1996. The complete programme of the 21st festival will be unveiled on 28 April. http://festivaldemarseille.com/ Music Festival at Bagatelle On 16, 17 et 23, 24 June 2016 With undisguised pleasure, the Bagatelle Park has been given up to music for the last decade, with "Musiques à Bagatelle" and its own special tone, blending conviviality, lightness, and sometimes daring, to explore all the happiness that music can bring us. Four free classical music and jazz concerts. On the last two Thursdays and Fridays in June, the festival attracts around 15 000 people of all ages each year, sharing their happiness in this pretty park, with their heads in the stars, and the "C Major" experience! http://mairie-marseille6-8.fr Fine Arts Museum "Marseille in the 18th Century. The Academy Years 1753-1793" From 17 June 2016 to 14 October 2016 For the first time, the artistic panorama of the 18th century, a major period in the history of Marseille, will be presented at the Fine Arts Museum. One hundred and fifty works, paintings, sculptures and drawings will be exhibited. http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/le-mus%C3%A9e-des-beaux-arts Monte Cristo Challenge 18 and 19 June 2016 Launched in 1999 and inspired by the legendary escape of Edmond Dantès, the Monte-Cristo Challenge is today the biggest sea-swimming event open to the general public! http://defimonte-cristo.com/fr/ 14 Friche Belle de Mai « Vélodrome – Le douzième homm e » From June 10th to July 3rd 2016 By the end of the 90s (between 1996 and 2002) the photographer Lionel Briot started to follow the Olympique de Marseille football team, becoming part of the supporters, following the club all over Europe. http://www.lafriche.org/fr/agenda/velodrome-le-douzieme-homme-314 Saint Eloi Festival From 13 to 21 June 2016 These time-honoured festivities (that can be dated back to the 17th century) still preserve all their rituals, and are much more than a folklore event: they are in the living tradition of the rural world of our ancestors. Pride of place is given to the Provençal language and costume. The procession is in honour of Saint Eloi (Eligius), the patron saint of beasts of burden. www.saint-eloi-chateau-gombert.com/ Sosh Freestyle Cup From 21 to 26 June 2016 Great moments of sport, board sports, smiles, sharing, great music, parties... all in the Marseille sunshine and in your company on the Borély beaches. http://www.soshfreestylecup.com/ Villa Méditerranée “Imperium Romanum” From 24 June to 18 September 2016 In times of crisis of the European integration process, the Roman Empire’s vision in Alfred Seiland’s photography exhibition “Imperium Romanum” remind us that some of the most crucial political, cultural and religious problems of our time have not been solved throughout 2000 years. http://www.villa-mediterranee.org/fr/rencontres-darles-imperium-romanum Mucem "Parade" From 29 June to 24 October 2016 Three-master ships, galleys, cargo boats, liners – all the boats that have left the port of Marseille from the 18th century until today to sail in the Mediterranean, are united at the Mucem for a wonderful parade – of model ships! http://www.mucem.org/ The summer holidays are upon us in July... Les Estivales at the Palais Longchamp Park Annual festival with open-air concerts and events in Palais Longchamp Park. From 3 to 8 July 2016 MaMo « A ciel ouvert » From July 2nd to October 2nd 2016 Following in the footsteps of Xavier Veilhan, Daniel Buren and Dan Graham, the franco-swiss artist Felice Varini goes face-to-face with Le Corbusier’s architecture at the MAMO, the art centre created by Ora Ito on the roof terrace of Cité Radieuse in Marseille from July 2 ndto 2nd October 2nd. http://mamo.fr 15 FRAC Françoise Petrovitch - S’absenter ("Being Absent") 02 July — 30 October 2016 In partnership with the Semiose Gallery, Paris; the René d'Anjou Art Centre, Tarascon; Asphodèle, Arles. The works of Françoise Pétrovitch feature very young characters, between childhood and adolescence, animals, birds... http://www.fracpaca.org/ Palais Carli Musical Nights Classical music festival From 1 to 30 July 2016 - 9 p.m. A musical panorama with an eclectic repertoire for a series of free concerts beneath the stars, under the artistic direction of Philip Bride, the Director of the Conservatoire. An annual event not to be missed. Mondial la Marseillaise Pétanque From 3 to 8 July 2016 In line with the tradition, the 55th world boules championship will begin in 2016, "on the first complete weekend of July". So the tournament will start on Sunday 3 July, with, at around 9 a.m., the traditional "explosion" in the skies above Borély Park. www.lamarseillaise.fr/sports/mondial-petanque/ International Documentary Festival (FID) From 12 to 18 July 2016 A wide range of international documentary and film works: 134 films in competition from 28 countries and every continent. http://www.fidmarseille.org/index.php/fr/ Caressez le Potager Festival From 7 to 9 July At the beginning of July, head for the Caressez le Potager Festival, a festival of plant cultures and all other cultures, with crops grown in the garden, but also stories, dance, music, cinema, photography and the plastic arts. This free festival, which taken place in Mirabelle Park, in the 12th arrondissement of Marseille, is organised with respect for sustainable development. A friendly occasion to take part in! http://www.dusud.com/festival/ Préau des Accoules "La Vogue de Georges" ("Georges' Voyage") From 18 July to 18 September 2016 A poetic voyage mingling high and low relief, flat tints and ronde bosse, always nourished by references from Biblical or mythological scenes and characters, with remarkable writings leading us to see ourselves more clearly and to love each other today. http://culture.marseille.fr/mus%C3%A9es/pr%C3%A9au-des-accoules Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents Festival From 20 to 29 July 2016 Since the first event in 2000, the Festival has developed, with the ambition of bringing artists from all over the world to Marseille, and in a unique setting, the Palais Longchamp Gardens. 16 Today the Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents Festival takes place all over the city in venues with special atmospheres that have won over audiences: the MuCEM, Friche la Belle de Mai, the Silvain Theatre and the Palais Longchamp Gardens. Once again this year, Marseille will resonate to the sound of jazz... A spectacular 17th festival! http://www.marseillejazz.com/nsite/index.php Lire en Short (Reading Shorts) - 2nd festival Major national book festival for young people - From 20 to 30 July Plage du Roucas: Train des Sables site by the Massalia Theatre and Marseille Libraries in partnership with ACELEM, Mer et Colline, Peuple et Culture, AIL, C'est la Faute à Voltaire. Books are the special guests at the beach, within reach of families and young people: a nonstop, open reading space, with books, games, workshops, literary naps and surprises... A mobile library, under the pergola, on the lawns, in the shade of the pine trees or on the move, and with appearances by authors and illustrators of books for young people: Programme pending. Acontraluz Festival 22 and 23 July 2016 An open-air electronic festival now in its 2nd year. http://www.acontraluz.fr/fr/ August's holidaymakers arrive in Marseille... Positif Festival 13 and 14 August 2016 LTD PRODUCTION presents the 5th Positiv Festival on 21 and 22 August at Dock des Suds in Marseille. After a classic 2015 festival, this year the festival returns for 2 days in a row! http://www.positivfestival.com/ Demonstration by the French Acrobatic Air Patrol Saturday 13 August 2016 The 4th year in Marseille for this prestigious exhibition by crews of the French Air Force, which drew over 130 000 spectators in 2015. Art O Rama (international contemporary art fair) From 26 to 28 August A reduced and demanding selection of some 20 galleries, here to develop specific curatorial approaches. The fair stands out through its intimate format and commitment to artistic projects. Extending the traditional stands into a real exhibition space, set up directly in line with the curatorial project, ART-O-RAMA pays special attention to the works on display. http://art-o-rama.fr/ PAREIDOLIE Fair From 27 to 28 August 2016 The International Drawing Fair in Marseille invites some ten or so international galleries to present a specific drawing project in the exhibition area of the Château de Servières. http://www.pareidolie.net/ Les Nocturnes du Château de la Buzine Fine evenings in the open air, organised in the Château park: storytelling, cinema retrospectives, musical comedies, picnics... http://labuzine.com/fr 17 French Provençal Jousting Championship Traditional Provençal sport with specially equipped small boats. Competitions in the Estaque Port. 23 August 2016 http://www.joutepaca.fr/ In September, the summer’s not over, here comes the Indian summer... September en Mer (September in the Sea) From 1st September to 1st October 2016 http://www.septembreenmer.com/ Festival Flottant, Un Piano à la Mer From 2 to 3 September - Corbières Beach "Le Festival Flottant, Un Piano à la Mer" consists of singers, brass bands and water pianists meeting up in an idyllic setting for a series of floating recitals, shows and open-air operas. For this 10th year, from Bandol to Carry-Le-Rouet via Marseille or Digne-les-Bains, the agile and supercharged performances by our all-terrain artists will be matched by the boundless creativity of our guests, giving life to an eclectic and surprising festival. A canny blend of onsite creation, jazz recital, opera singing and world music..." https://pianoalamer.wordpress.com/ Les 12 Heures Boulistes Marseille From 5 to 6 September 2016 http://www.les12heuresboulistesdemarseille.fr/accueil.html European Heritage Days From 17 to 18 September 2016 Cantini Museum "The Dream" From 17 September 2016 to 22 January 2017 The exhibition retraces the development of the representation of dreams, a fundamental feature of modern art. It includes around 100 works by the greatest artists of the 20th century, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Salvador Dalí. http://culture.marseille.fr/ Marsatac Festival From 23 to 25 September 2016 http://www.marsatac.com/ Marseille International Fair From 23 September to 3 October 2016 http://foiredemarseille.com/ ActOral (literature and poetry festival) From 24 September to 10 October 2016 http://www.actoral.org/ Mission Mode, Styles Croisés Exhibition Decorative Arts, Earthenware and Fashion Museum - Château Borély 16 September 2016 - 15 January 2017 In partnership with the Musée de la Légion in Aubagne 18 This exhibition shows the influence of military clothing on civilian fashion from the early 20th century, to the extent of becoming a major source of inspiration for many designers. This retrospective will be based on a selection of works brought together on four themes: the Saharan theme, the camouflage theme, the khaki theme and the military theme. One of the highlights of the presentation will be the famous Sahara outfit by Yves SaintLaurent, as well as legendary clothing by Gaultier. 19 SOME GREAT NIGHT-TIME IDEAS R2 Rooftop (panoramic rooftop terraces at the port) Tuesday: Cinéma Paradisio with MK2. Wednesday: the Zig-Zag, Love on the Roof, an electro programme with major headline acts, for ages 20-45, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday: Rock'n Roll Circus, a highly festive evening full of special events and surprises, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday: Zig Zag and Jardins Suspendus get together for a House Electro programme, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday: Dancing on the rooftop to the sound of hip hop, disco and R'n'B, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday: Les Jardins Suspendus, House Electro, 2 p.m.-12.30 a.m. (early season) 4 p.m.-2 a.m. from mid-June Events, ephemeral shops, performances, etc. And, of course, food available all through the evening. Borderline "Les Apéros du Bateau" (pre-dinner drinks on a boat) from Sunday 5 June to Sunday 28 August Boarding at 7 p.m. Quai des Belges 13001 Marseille on the boat, L'Ilienne Setting out to sea at 7.30 Return 10.30 p.m. Admission: €20 Reservations: www.borderliner.fr "Nuit Vernie", preview of the Picasso exhibition, A Genius without a Pedestal, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. In partnership with the MuCEM (admission free) Friday 3 June 2016 http://www.mucem.org/ Silvain Theatre Massilia Sound System, Thursday 16 June Special "Calvi on the rocks", 17 June Borderline at the Silvain Theatre, 27 August L’Edition Festival, Plage des Catalans, Vieille Charité, Borely From 26 to 29 May 2016 http://www.ledition-festival.fr/ Sardine Day (Days and nights) 27, 28, 29 May in Pastré The SARDINE DAY "Glisse dans Marseille" is a festive, sporting, fun, artistic and musical 20 event taking place in Pastré Park. The 4000m2 Village will be set up on the grounds of the Château ESTRANGIN garden of Pastré Park. http://sardineday.fr/ Marseille Festival Aperitifs at Les Dauphins on the Corniche Thursday 9 June 7/11 p.m. http://festivaldemarseille.com/ Levant’in Full Monty Party, once a month on Fridays 20 May, 17 June, 22 July, 19 August, 16 September, 14 October After a hard day at work, there's nothing like getting away from it all to clear your head... In the programme, 3 hours of DJ sets, festivities and socialising with House music, drinks and food. Boarding opposite Marseille City Hall at the Old Port. The catamaran sets off 30 minutes after boarding begins. Sea outings take place subject to weather conditions. To guarantee passenger safety, boats may remain at the quayside, with the final decision to be taken by the ships' captains. Destination according to the wind direction. www.levantin.fr La Friche Belle de Mai Friche On Air June - September 2016 Every Friday and Saturday Lives and DJ Sets on the rooftop terrace of La Friche Belle de Mai: from early evening to sunset. In a relaxed and celestial atmosphere, you can enjoy a panoramic view over Marseille from the Friche rooftop terrace. At sunset, set off for an electronic music voyage with stopovers in Brussels, London, Madrid and Paris... www.lafriche.org/ Also on Sundays at nightfall in July/August, "La Belle & Toile": open-air cinema on the rooftop terrace. For the general public. Free event. Les Halles de la Major Music and concerts from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Thursday (Baletti: live music) and Saturday (Apéro Lounge: top DJ) from 5 May 2016. > For these events, three food corners will be opened by local retailers in turn each week, with unique snacking-style offers. Theme brunches for children, every other Sunday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. without reservation, including a children's workshop. Information about each week on Les Halles Facebook page And not forgetting the summer programme at a large number of Marseille hotels, blending festivity and conviviality: - the Sky Bar Dantès in the Sofitel the themed evenings at the Intercontinental 21 - the inimitable MamaShelter parties the pool parties at the Radisson the Wednesdays at the C2 FOCUS ON THE EUROS 2016 Marseille is famous for the exploits of its champions in all kinds of sports, including hockey, football and Provençal jousting, and sport represents a powerful tool of social cohesion, attractiveness and economic development for the city. After winning the title of European Capital of Culture in 2013, the city of Marseille is now seeking out new goals. Marseille is strongly sports-oriented, and is brought to life by the different events organised in and around the city. Every year, Marseille hosts such major sports events as Sosh Free Style, the Monte Christo Challenge, Open 13, Marseille-Cassis... 2016 European Football Championship Marseille is one of the competition's host cities. The city is a major centre for football in France and Europe, and is one of the ten host cities for Euro 2016. From 10 June to 10 July, Marseille will be hosting six matches, including a quarter-final and a semi-final. 22 Saturday 11 June at 9 p.m. England – Russia (Group B) Wednesday 15 June at 9 p.m. France – Albania (Group A) Saturday 18 June at 6 p.m. Iceland – Hungary (Group F) Tuesday 21 June at 6 p.m. Northern Ireland - Germany (Group C) Thursday 30 June at 9 p.m. Quarter final Thursday 7 July at 9 p.m. Semi final A fan zone on the Prado-David beaches: open throughout the competition, with matches broadcast on a giant screen a capacity of 80 000 (free access) in the partners' village set up in this area, a series of events will be organised (concerts, sports pitches, etc.) The economic benefits for the region: 181 million euros for the region, with 120 million euros for Marseille 360 000 spectators expected at Stade Vélodrome for the 6 matches 150 million television viewers per match The UEFA EURO 2016 Trophy Tour From 1 April to 9 June 2016, the Henri Delaunay Trophy, the European Football Championship Cup, will be on show during a procession of four vehicles, for a tour taking in 25 cities. The Trophy Tour will be the chance for everyone to share in the UEFA EURO 2016 adventure for an experience including an exhibition, events and souvenir photos. For three days, Marseille's football fans will be able to see this legendary trophy. Special events and an exhibition will also be open to the public. The highlight will be a cross-city parade on Friday 13 May from 3 to 6 p.m. to show off the trophy. It will stop off in some of the city's most famous sites, such as Stade Vélodrome, the Old Port, Saint-Charles Station, etc. From 13 to 15 May! MARSEILLE LAND OF CINEMA Marseille loves cinema and attracts directors and scriptwriters. The image of Marseille in films, where it has been both worshipped and betrayed, was for a long time caricatured and stereotypical. But the city's rich cinema history is only equalled by its photogenic appeal, giving Marseille a highly prized and renowned place in cinema. Marseille attracts film-makers, but no one can explain its special attraction: is it the warm light? The striking blue sea? Its rich and varied historic heritage? One thing is sure, thanks to its landscape, its spontaneity, its originality and the many talents it has uncovered, Marseille now has a place of honour in French cinema, on the small and big screens, alongside the greatest French cities. The origins of cinema in Marseille The history of cinema in Marseille began with the Lumière brothers. The inventors of the cinematograph came from La Ciotat, and filmed their first pictures in Marseille in 1885, on the Canebière, then on the Old Port, at the Joliette Docks, on Cours Belsunce... So naturally they set up one of the first cinematopgraphs in France in Marseille, at 3 Rue de Noailles, on 29 February 1886, just two months after the opening in Paris. 23 Cinema developed rapidly in the early 20th century, and the people of Marseille seized on this art form which was already a great success in the United States. Marcel Pagnol then decided to adapt his plays and novels to the silver screen. In 1933, he founded his film production company, Les Studios Pagnol, which made films by Sacha Guitry, Jean Renoir, etc. Pagnol wanted to create "a French Hollywood" in Marseille. From 1950 to 1970, prestigious films were shot at the Sainte-Marthe studios, including Lost Command directed by Mark Robson, with Anthony Quinn in 1966, Farewell Friend directed by Jean Herman, with Alain Delon and Charles Bronson in 1967 and Borsalino by Jacques Deray, with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alain Delon in 1970. Cinema at the heart of Marseille Few people know that Marseille is the birthplace of a large number of famous actors, directors and film-maker such as Alibert (one-man band, 1889-1951), Antonin Artaud (poet-actor, 18961948), Fernandel (actor, 1903-1971), Andrex (1907-1989, actor in La Cuisine au Beurre, directed by Gilles Grangier and La Bourse et la Vie by Jean-Pierre Mocky), Yves Montand (1921, actor, whose heart belonged to Marseille), Paul Préboist (1927-1997, stage and screen actor in Les Misérables, directed by Robert Hussein and La Belle Histoire by Claude Lelouch), Robert Guédiguian (film-maker, 1953), Ariane Ascaride (1954, actress, winner of a César for Marius et Jeannette in 1998), Patrick Bosso (actor-comedian, 1962), Éric Cantona (actor, 1966)… Marseille has often been the setting for films where the city played an important or even vital role. Its landscapes and film studios have been used as a decor in many films: from Pagnol's Trilogy in the 1930s to the Taxi films by Luc Besson in the 2000s, and more recently in the film Marseille, directed by Kad Merad or the Netflix series “Marseille” with Gérard Depardieu, to be released this spring. 24 A few figures... • 385 films shot in 2015 (362 in 2014, including 15 feature films and 19 series) • 30 million euros injected into the local economy as a result • 1 000 qualified technicians • N° 1 city in France for shooting digital series • In 23 000m2, the Belle de Mai Media Centre brings together some fifty companies generating 1 000 jobs La Buzine: a château dedicated to the 7th art Better known as the "Château de ma mère" dear to Marcel Pagnol, the Château de la Buzine has been the home of the Maison des Cinématographies Méditerranéennes since 2011. This sumptuous, fully renovated Provençal farmhouse stands at the heart of a four-hectare park between Saint-Menet and Les Camoins, in the eastern districts of Marseille, and contains a 4000m2 area with a staged visit centred on the Mediterranean, a 350-seat cinema, reception rooms to house temporary exhibitions, a library and a film library, notably supplied by the Méditerranée Cinémathèque, while visitors can prolong the visit at the restaurant. This exceptional site, mainly dedicated to the 7th art, is both a traditional cinema with a programme of films, but also an "à la carte" cinema library where visitors can choose the film they want to see from a list of available titles. The Marcel Pagnol Theatrical Tours "Le Schpountz" ("Heartbeat") Experience one of Marcel Pagnol's most famous films, while walking in the Allauch hills: along a specially traced 10-km footpath in the Pichauris estate, you will revisit the landscapes of yesterday's Provence. With a guide, spend the day reliving the funny and moving adventures of Irénée, from the family grocer's shop to the cinema studios. Price: €39/Adults – €20/Children (aged 8 to 18) - €93/Family (2 Adults + 1, 2 or 3 children) – €34/group of less than 10 people. In April and May according to the programme. A day to share and celebrate Marcel Pagnol! 25 THE SEA The Marseille Provence Office de la Mer, a registered association of public interest, is the place where all those involved in the maritime world can debate, build, animate and preserve the links between our city and the Mediterranean. Leisure activities, sports, sailing, tourism, professions, economy, education, culture, heritage, environment, safety – all the constituent parts of this relation are explored, analysed and highlighted in major projects and events in and around the city. www.officedelamer.com In Marseille, the sea, the coastline and the islands represent an exceptionally rich heritage, helping to make the city an international capital for sailing and sport. Exceptional sites For sailing - 24 ports on 57 kilometres of coastline with 10 000 mooring rings in the 24 MPM ports, the major area for sailing in France, 2nd in Europe (after Chichester in the UK). For leisure activities and water sports - 15 lifeguarded beaches extending along 42 kilometres of coastline: 2 million visitors on average in summer (July/August). Prado Sud Beach: 1st French beach to be awarded the "Tourism and Disability" label in 2006. Safety and activities on the beach. - around 100 seasonal lifeguards - around 100 water sports clubs and associations organising activities all the year round: sailing, rowing, sea kayak, competitive fishing, powerboating, surfing, kitesurfing, Provençal jousting, dugout canoeing, etc. - a top-level French sailing centre, a training base for competitors, with 50% from Marseille clubs, including participants competing in the sailing events at the Rio Olympic Games. Internationally famous events Each year, Marseille's image as a city of sport is strengthened by the many international sports events hosted here. - by the development of sailing events that have traditionally taken place in Marseille: Septembre en Mer (over 900 sea events for a wide public), the Grande Marseille Provence Maritime Parade, the International Mediterranean Sailing Week (SNIM), the Juris'Cup (biggest European corporate regatta), the traditional jousting championships, canoeing or rowing competitions. - by hosting prestigious events such as the Tour de France à la Voile, Les Voiles du Vieux Port, Marseille One Design, etc. Some 250 annual sailing events in the Aix Marseille Provence area. The Aix Marseille Provence area: the sea as a key to future development This new metropolitan area is the sole French harbour conurbation, with its main feature being the Grand Maritime Port of Marseille, the entry point to our region. With over 80,000,000 tons of goods transported, over 43,000 jobs directly or indirectly linked to the harbour activities, the GPMM is a port on an international scale. Building a metropolitan logistics harbour centre will be a crucial issue for the AMP area in support of the Blue Economy. 26 CRUISES CRUISES Marseille, the essential cruise destination in the Mediterranean, is also the harbour of Provence and France's number one port of embarkation. A few kilometres from the city are Aix-en Provence, Cassis, Bandol, Pays d’Aubagne, but also Les Alpilles, Saint Rémy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Arles and the Camargue, Lubéron, Avignon… All sites that are well worth visiting for a long or short stay, before or after your cruise. Club de la Croisière Marseille-Provence In close collaboration with the city of Marseille and the Tourist and Congress Office, the Club’s work covers three fields: promoting stopovers and Marseille, welcoming passengers on the quayside and in the city, and adapting the harbour infrastructure and services. http://www.marseille-cruise.com Tel: +33 (0)4 91 39 33 98 - [email protected] The figures: 2013: 1 190 000 cruise passengers made a stopover in Marseille 2014: 1 315 000 cruise passengers made a stopover in Marseille 2015: 1 500 000 cruise passengers made a stopover in Marseille 2018: 2 million passengers expected The biggest cruise operators and companies "stop 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 cruise market in the Mediterranean is keeping up its heady pace Cruises are one of the tourist activities that have continued to grow in a troubled economic context. Europe and the Mediterranean, in particular, have become major navigation areas for ship owners. Marseille has found its place in this competitive market and is more than ever positioned as the main port of embarkation in the French market. The cruise market is continuing to develop in France and in Marseille in particular. The different developments in Marseille harbour, notably the concession of the MPCT cruise terminal to the MSC Croisières, Costa Croisières group, has enabled Marseille to boost the promotion of its embarkation/disembarkation activity, helping to generate strong revenues. Marseille is in the top five cruise ports in the Mediterranean and in the top 15 worldwide, in front of New-York! 27 SHOPPING IN MARSEILLE! Constantly developing retail offer Over the past ten years, retailing in the city centre has undergone a qualitative and quantitative leap forward with the arrival of prestigious brands and the launch of modern retailing facilities. These new features attract local shoppers, but also the city’s visitors. City centre shops With a total of 15 000 shops, including 5,900 business premises in the city centre, Marseille has become a top destination for shopping. The heart of the city centre has a wide range of brands for clothes, with growth in the hygiene/health/beauty sector, a steady progression in the mid-range and upmarket categories, and a small rise in culture and leisure goods. Marseille city centre attracts buyers from all over the PACA region and beyond. A particular effort has been made in favour of holidaymakers, particularly the growing number of visitors on cruises. The rise in the number of tourists over the past few years has led to the growth of activity in the heart of the city centre. http://www.marseille-centre.fr/ Brands choose Marseille New fashionable and/or atypical brands have arrived in the Marseille area. The city is sometimes the first one chosen to open a new store in France. - Souleiado. Back to Marseille. The firm has opened the biggest shop in its network in Rue Francis Davso, with 230m2 dedicated to this ready-to-wear and accessory brand with its wellestablished reputation. - Big Fernand. Located in the Docks, the restaurant serves homemade gourmet burgers, with diners choosing the ingredients. The founders underline that their ingredients are "made in France". - Triaaangles. Founded in 2012, this start-up has opened an outlet in Marseille on the Docks. Here you can buy products that are made-to-measure by a community of designers. Each unique product is made at the customer’s request. The store in Marseille is the second in France, after Aix-en-Provence. - Les Toiles du Large. Bags, accessories and decorative objects made from recycled sails. All the sails are recycled in Provence, in La Ciotat. - The Old Compagny & Friends. A brand for men and women founded in January 2013 around the concept of vintage army collections, unique pieces picked up in military barracks and then customised. Brands that are expanding their activity in Marseille At the same time, brands that are already doing business in Marseille are continuing their development. - Starbucks. After a first outlet opened in Rue de la République, then another in Rue Montgrand, Starbucks opened cafés in Les Terrasses aux Port and in Grand Littoral in 2014. 28 - McDonald's. After opening the biggest city-centre McDonald's in Rue de la République, the group opened a restaurant on the Old Port and plans a new outlet on Place Félix Barret. - Galeries Lafayette. A 3rd store in Marseille. It will be opening in the Prado shopping centre in 2017 and aims to reinforce the department store's presence in the 2nd biggest city in France. The new store will have a surface area of 9 400 m2 on four levels. - H&M. The shop will be opening in 2016, on the site of the Virgin Store in Rue Saint Ferréol. The new outlet will have four levels and over 3 000m2 of retail sales area. This new outlet is more modern and enhanced, a "Flagship Store" designed to raise brand awareness. - Habitat. Opened in July 2014, this new shop is situated near the Mucem in the Voûtes de la Major. New retailing trends As part of the redevelopment of the city centre, the city of Marseille has encouraged new retailing clusters to be opened in 2015. - Les Terrasses du Port. Opened in May 2014, "Les Terrasses du Port" is a shopping destination with 190 brands and 61 000 m2. At the very heart of Marseille, near Place de la Joliette and 10 minutes on foot from the Old Port, this shopping centre is open 7 days a week, with restaurant areas, places to walk and relax, top-level retailers, an artistic visit and unique services. As part of the biggest urban redevelopment project in the past few years in Europe, "Les Terrasses du Port" is an essential element in the metamorphosis of Marseille. - Les Voûtes. At the heart of a new cultural district around the Mucem, the Villa Méditerranée and the Regards de Provence Museum, Les Voûtes was officially opened in September 2015. Located under the Major Cathedral, its aim is to welcome the finest retailers and top-quality restaurants serving Mediterranean specialities. Les Voûtes also hosts the Halles de la Major. This is an original concept in Marseille, blending an indoor food market (with 11 food stalls – fresh produce, meat, poultry, oysters, etc. to eat in or take away) and a venue for festive events in the evening. - Les Docks Village Marseille®. At the heart of the Euroméditerranée district, the Docks building, an industrial site that has been converted into offices and shops, completed its revolution on 10 October 2015, with 80 shops and restaurants between the redesigned upper and lower ground floors. A trendy, festive and friendly spot, with plenty of atypical shops, independent boutiques, creative artists and “made in Marseille” brands. - Le Prado. In 2017, the Prado shopping centre will become part of a genuine urban project. Near the Nouveau Stade Vélodrome and infrastructure such as the Exhibition Centre, the mall will be a new contemporary landmark in Marseille. 29 Retailing in a few figures Over 4 500 shops in the city centre 50 000 jobs created over one billion euros of private investment over the past 10 years Les Halles de la Major, a 600m2 food market building to delight gourmets "Les Terrasses du Port" shopping centre, a jewel of 190 shops overlooking the sea the legendary Hard Rock Café, which chose Marseille, bringing excitement to the city centre 30 MARSEILLE CUISINE: Brilliant and inventive chefs! Here are a few suggestions to satisfy visitor gourmets: The famous bouillabaisse, pistou pasta, seafood, favouilles rice, "alouettes sans tête" paupiettes, Provençal daube, pieds paquets (sheep's feet), aïoli, tapenade, anchoïade sauce, stuffed vegetables, stuffed squid, panisses and chichi freggi beignets, rock fish soup and, of course, grilled bass, bream or sargo in "rouille" red sauce are just a few examples. Navettes An orange blossom Navette is a traditional cake made in the shape of a small boat ("navette"), 7 to 8 cm long, and first made to commemorate the arrival of Saint Lazarus and the saints who disembarked on the Provence coast on 2 February, nearly 2000 years ago. Bouillabaisse This was originally a humble fishermen's dish that today is an integral part of French gastronomy. The dish is served first as a soup, then as fish. But young chefs have no hesitation reinterpreting the traditional recipe (bouillabaisse milkshake, bouillabaisse burger, etc.). Marseille bouillabaisse should contain at least five kinds of fish from the following list: rascasse baudroie (monkfish), - fielas (conger), weevers (alive) - chapon (red rascasse), galinette (sea robin), Peter's fish, slipper lobster, rock lobster. The Tourist and Congress Office organises "bouillabaisse lessons" in partnership with the Miramar restaurant, whose chef, Christian Buffa, will reveal all his secrets for preparing the number one Marseille speciality. www.resamarseille.com Marseille under a starry sky... Le Petit Nice Passédat (3 Michelin stars). The Passédat family has been reigning over the rock for 3 generations, since 1917, when Le Petit Nice was just an open-air café on the Corniche! www.passedat.fr. The chef has also taken up the reins at the MUCEM restaurants. L’Epuisette (1 Michelin star) www.l-epuisette.com At the heart of the Vallon des Auffes, beneath the Corniche, L'Epuisette provides a wonderful view over the sea with the Frioul Islands on the horizon. Guillaume Sourrieu's cuisine is dedicated to Provence and the Mediterranean. Chez Michel (1 Michelin star) www.restaurant-michel-13.fr Located in Les Catalans, just 5 minutes from the Old Port, overlooking the sea, Chez Michel is the epitome of a fish and seafood restaurant. Michel serves typical, carefully crafted family cuisine. L’Alcyone (1 Michelin star) http://marseille.intercontinental.com/gouts-etsaveurs/restaurant-gastronomique.html Lionel Lévy, the Intercontinental restaurants' chef has just been awarded a star for "L’Alcyone" to go with the one earned at his previous restaurant, "Une Table au Sud". His cuisine is in permanent effervescence, rooted in the natural resources of the region, for creative menus that are renewed in line with the seasons. Each of the culinary creations tells a story that is directly inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. Une Table au Sud (1 Michelin star) http://www.unetableausud.com/ 31 The Chef, Ludovic Turac, was born in Marseille, and at 26, has become the youngest Michelinstarred chef in France. A former Top Chef candidate, he has spent time learning the classics of French cuisine with Guy Savoy, Christophe Bacquié and Lionel Lévy. He underlines his Marseille identity with his faultless and inventive cuisine. Le AM (1 Michelin star) http://alexandremazzia.com/ Alexandre Mazzia settled in Marseille in 2009, after touring the world and working with some of the great names in cooking (Hermé, Passard, Bras, Gagnaire, Martin Berasategui). His cuisine is strongly influenced by a blend of cultures, particularly Africa, since he was born in Congo and spent the first 14 years of his life on the continent. His restaurant, with a capacity for 26 diners, blends wood and concrete, which he defines as "Brutalist, refined, silky, organic", just like his cuisine. 2016 Michelin Guide "Plates" For the new 2016 edition, the Michelin guide has introduced a new award category: "The Plate" is given to all the restaurants in the book version of the guide, except for those with stars or a Bib Gourmand, and which match the following definition: "Quality ingredients and the chef's skill: in short, a great meal." Here are the 18 Marseille restaurants that have been awarded a "2016 Michelin Plate": Chez Fonfon Le grain de sel L’Escapade Marseillaise La Poule Noire La Table du Fort Le Café des Epices Le Goût des Choses Le Lauracée Le Môle Passédat – La Table Le Poulpe Le Relais 50 Le Ventre de l’Architecte Les Trois Forts Le Palais de la major Le Péron Schilling Tiboulen de maire Urban kitchen http://restaurant.michelin.fr/restaurants/france/13000-marseille/ 32 The Gourméditerranée Association was created by chefs and restaurant owners in Marseille and Provence with the aim of "promoting the expertise and the gastronomy of Marseille and Provence". Grouped around Gérald Passedat, Lionel Lévy and Guillaume Sourrieu (President, VicePresident and Treasurer), 40 chefs from in and around Marseille have got together. Some are famous and have Michelin stars, others are less well known, but they are all in love with "made in Marseille" cuisine, and have the same aim: enhance the region with a love of its culture, ingredients and gastronomy. http://www.gourmediterranee.org The SudCrés Club was set up within the Gourmeditérranée Association at the initiative of the prestigious chefs from the south of France Lionel Levy (L’Alcyone), Guillaume Sourrieu (L‘Epuisette) and Gérald Passédat (Le Petit Nice). This is a kind of friendly club with the aim of stimulating and motivating pastry chefs around a given theme and showing the “sweet expertise” of southern chefs. The "Street Food in Movement" association, presided by Thierry Marx and the organisers of the RestoNouvo fair, Medexpo, got together to create the 1st Street Food International Festival - SFIF at the Docks des Sud in Marseille in 2013. One of Marseille's restaurants was awarded the "International Golden Street Food" prize by a jury of cuisine professionals from France and abroad. The team of La Boîte à Sardine restaurant has launched the innovative concept of the foodtruck. The idea: fish & chips with a new look, with fried Mediterranean fish, panisses (local chips coated with chickpea flour) and home-made aïoli, to enjoy on the go! The pretty blue van criss-crosses the streets of Marseille and can be seen, above all, at cultural events (concerts, festivals, etc.). The city was already famous for its traditional travelling vans, recalling its cosmopolitan origins: The concept of the first wood-fired pizza truck is unique in the world and was invented in Marseille by Jean Meritan in the 1970s. Food’in Sud Fair For the January 2016 fair: Over 7 000 professional visitors, a 6600 m2 exhibition area, 240 exhibitors, 80 chefs from eight different countries: after the great success of the first fair held two years ago, this year's Mediterranean fair for professional gastronomy, Food'in Sud, brought us an even tastier season. www.foodinsud.com Expogato The only fair in France devoted to cake design and creative pastry-making. The temple of cake decoration and creative gourmet leisure. It takes place in February in Chanot Park in Marseille. http://www.expogato.com/ 33 SPECIAL OFFERS FROM THE TOURIST AND CONGRESS OFFICE SHORT BREAKS IN MARSEILLE Marseille is an ideal destination for short breaks, thanks to the many plane and train links to the city. A hotel reservation, weekend and short stays for events, sports or culinary activities – you're free to choose! The Tourist and Congress Office has set up a special website for short stays, including: Reservation for stays in hotels, from non-accredited accommodation to 5 stars Cookery lessons Guided visits City Pass 24 hrs, 48 hrs or 72 hrs City Pass for children (aged 7-15) Boat trips to the Calanques Little sightseeing train, Open Bus Tour, cycling tours, City Tour, etc. Scuba-diving for beginners and diving tours, sea kayaks... But also some "Great Breaks" in Marseille: * Marseille Great Breaks: Marseille in total freedom (1, 2 or 3 nights): From €65 per person for a double room in a 2-star hotel, including, for each person: 1 night in the category of hotel selected, breakfasts and tourist tax, one Marseille City Pass to choose from (24, 48 or 72 hours). * Gourmet Marseille: From €199 per person for a double room in a 2-star hotel (extra night possible). Including, for each person: 2 nights in the category of hotel selected, breakfasts and tourist tax, 1 48-hour Marseille City Pass, 1 Bouillabaisse dinner at the Miramar, 1 Marseille aperitif on the Old Port. * Marseille Between the Sea and the Calanques: From €152 per person for a double room in a 2-star hotel. Including, for each person: 2 nights in the category of hotel selected, breakfasts and tourist tax, 1 48-hour Marseille City Pass, 1 traditional boat trip around Marseille Bay from October to June or 1 scuba-diving tour in the Calanques from June to September. Reserve now! www.resamarseille.com / 0 826 500 500 (€0.15 per minute from a landline) MARSEILLE CITY PASS "All-inclusive" sightseeing and cultural pass. Valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours (€24, €31 or €39), it gives free access to museums, visits, the boat for Château d’If, the Little Train, public transport and other advantages. Admission to the MuCEM is included in the pass. Discounts for children (€17, 20 and 23) Discounts for some shows 34 GUIDED VISITS Guided visits: from €9 to €13 A few popular visits: The historic Panier district: every Saturday The Painters of Estaque: Cézanne, Dufy, Braque… History tour between the city and the port: every Sunday Marseille in light - evening visit: every Friday in July and August Notre-Dame de la Garde: the basilica with a 360° view over Marseille Architectural visit to the MuCEM For more information: http://www.marseille-tourisme.com/fr/a-marseille/comment-faire/visites-guidees/ Exclusive! La Cité Radieuse- Le Corbusier Exclusive visit every day from Monday to Saturday. Visits at 2 and 4 p.m. (except public holidays). Extra visit at 10 a.m. in EN/FR some Saturdays. Price €10 for adults and €5 for children aged 5 to 11. Not included in City Pass. Includes visit to the public areas and to a listed historic flat. Nouveau Stade Vélodrome (during school holidays) With a guide, go behind the scenes at the Nouveau Stade Vélodrome and relive the exciting history of this stadium built in 1935 for the 1938 World Cup, then renovated and extended for the World Cup in 1998 and... Duration: 1 hr 15 mins - Adults €13 / Children €8 (ages 6 to 12). Not included in City Pass. Information and reservations: resamarseille.com, T. 0826 500 500 35 VISITING DIFFERENTLY Marseille City Tour: Audio guide visit on board an open-top minibus. Duration: 2 or 3 hours. Prices: €13 / €20 and €7€ / €11 for children aged 5 to 12. Marseille Open Tour: 18-km audio guide tour at your own pace in 1 day (€19) or 2 days (€22). 13 sites to explore. Discounts €17 and children aged 4 to 11: €8. An evening tour every Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. from May to September for €15. Marseille Little Train: 2 circuits: Notre-Dame de la Garde or Le Panier. Adults from: €7 and children: €3. Marseille by Tuk Tuk: 2-hour tour - Old Port, Panier district, Notre Dame de la Garde. 1 to 3 people €75, from 4 to 6 people: €125. Marseille e-bike tours: Guided electric bike tours with commentary. 3 circuits: "The Lou Pitchoun Tour", 3 hours, €39, "The Fada Tour", 4 hours, €49, and "The Calanques Tour", 7 hours, €79. NEW Marseille in 2-seater mini convertibles: A fun and original way to tour the city on board small 2-seater 50 cc convertibles. Each vehicle has a tablet used as both a GPS and an audioguide. "Express Tour" €35, "Classic Tour" €55, "Corniche Tour" €65. NEW Electric scooter tours: Guided visits on an electric scooter. Discovery tour of the best sites in Marseille city centre: Old Port, City Hall, MUCEM esplanade and Cathedral de la Major, Joliette and Panier districts... 2-hour tour - €28 /Adult, €21/Children (aged 12 to 16), €10/Children Passengers (7 to 10). ALL ABOUT COOKING Bouillabaisse lessons at Le Miramar restaurant On third Thursday of the month from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices: €120 per person Follow the guide around the Old Port for a historic tour and then the chef to the fish market before making and savouring a real Marseille bouillabaisse. THE SEA AND THE CALANQUES NATIONAL PARK Diving From mid-June to mid-September from 2 to 5.30. Prices: €65 per person. Snorkelling for beginners with an instructor to discover the animals and plants of the Calanques site or the islands scattered across the bay. Accessible to all. Children from 8 years old. Snorkelling Tour Every day from 2 to 5. Prices: €25 / children €23 / families €44 Set off to discover the seabeds with a mask, swimfins and snorkel. Accessible to all - the only condition is that you must know how to swim! NEW Sea Kayak From April to October - Wednesday to Saturday *Sunset in a sea kayak from 6 to Price: €35 9 p.m. (according to season) 36 All aboard for a beginners' session exploring Marseille Bay in a sea kayak as far as Vallon des Auffes. A unique experience! * Calanques Day in a sea kayak from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price: €65 Cliffs, shallow waters, caves and crossings to uninhabited islands, an unforgettable day near the coast, a special day for kayakists, at the heart of the prestigious Calanques National Park. The picnic break is included to relax and enjoy a swim. NEW Discovery Climb in the Calanques A dynamic event for beginners at the heart of the Morgiou or Sormiou Calanque. Depending on programme, from 9 a.m. to noon or from 2 to 5 p.m. Price: €38 (children must be over 8) ALL ABOUT PAGNOL The Marcel Pagnol Theatrical Tours "Le Schpountz" ("Heartbeat") Experience one of Marcel Pagnol's most famous films, while walking in the Allauch hills: along a specially traced 10-km footpath in the Pichauris estate, you will revisit the landscapes of yesterday's Provence. With a guide, spend the day reliving the funny and moving adventures of Irénée, from the family grocer's shop to the cinema studios. Price: €39/Adults – €20/Children (aged 8 to 18) - €93/Family (2 Adults + 1, 2 or 3 children)€34/group of less than 10 people. In April and May according to the programme. A day to share, with the spotlight on Marcel Pagnol! 37 NATURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Water management The city of Marseille has carried out an ambitious and radical policy for sustainable water management. The water in Marseille is, in fact, considered "the best water in France". Since 1996, the headquarters of the World Water Council have been in Marseille, and the city was chosen to organise the World Water Forum in March 2012, with over 10 000 specialists attending. The Harbour Management Plan, set up in 2006, enhances and preserves the water in Marseille harbour with different measures: • The 800-hectare Frioul Islands sea park has been listed as a Natura 2000 site. • The creation of artificial reefs. • Ecological anchoring and maritime beacon plan set up. www.marseille.fr Calanques National Park Famous all over the world for its breathtaking landscapes of limestone cliffs plunging down into the sea and the Cosquer cave, the Calanques National Park also contains exceptional biodiversity and cultural heritage. On the outskirts of France's second biggest city, this natural monument is subject to a range of pressures and risks that threaten its ecological equilibrium (concentrated and diffuse pollution, massive visitor numbers at certain periods to some sites, excessive fishing, poaching, etc.). The tenth biggest French national park, and the first in Europe to be both on land and sea, covering islands and periurban areas, the Calanques National Park is a genuine project for sharing the territory. This vision is given concrete form by the Park Charter, a clear project for the area, setting out the goals to meet over the next 15 years. The Charter was a result of the creation of the Calanques National Park (CNP) public authority, supervised by the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, and is applied by the CNP and local authorities, by associating the area's stakeholders: inhabitants, businesses, users, associations, etc. The National Park's main aims are: To protect the landscape and the natural and cultural heritage To help raise awareness and face the major issues in the Mediterranean To welcome visitors and transmit information To keep activities under control and apply regulations To encourage the development of sustainable tourism and help promote awareness of the area, particularly through the launch of the "National Park Spirit" brand in 2015, a measure promoting the national parks in France, and given to products and services that respect the Park's heritage. The biggest artificial reef in the Mediterranean. At the heart of Prado Bay, 2 kilometres off the coast, covering a surface area of 200 hectares, 30 000 m3 of artificial reefs have been immersed at a depth of 30 metres. Since the final reef was immersed, all fishing, diving and anchoring activities have been forbidden. From 2008, the development of fauna and flora in this area has been seen, with such species as scorpion fish, octopus and squid. Underwater trails 38 In 2009, the city of Marseille decided to set up a network of underwater trails off its coastline, to encourage visitors to explore the marine environment. To provide this booming and environmentally friendly activity, several sites, including the Frioul underwater path, have been selected all along the coast for their ecological value and/or for their easy public access. The underwater paths are free and open to the public, and associations specialised in the marine environment often accompany visits. Bay Contract: the city of Marseille is preserving its coast and marine environment The Bay Contracts originated as water-environment contracts. Their main aims are to undertake concerted actions to preserve and restore the quality of water and of ecosystems. After a preliminary diagnosis phase, the city of Marseille and its partners have drawn up a programme of financially targeted actions over a 6-year period, with a list of the projects chosen by those involved in the plan, the timetable and financing. The Bay Contract includes 80 projects divided into 17 sections. In the interests of coherence, it includes "the Conurbation Sanitation Contract" signed by the MPM and the Water Agency in July 2014, and "the Huveaune River Contract", which was signed in October 2015. The total investment of 265 million euros will lead to sustainable improvement in the quality of water for swimmers and of the natural environment. Public transport Bikes - tramway Over 1000 bikes in 130 docking stations The exceptional climate means Marseille's inhabitants and visitors can cycle through the town and protect the environment. www.levelo-mpm.fr The Helios This boat was first launched in 2012 and is equipped with electric motors, photovoltaic batteries and panels. www.visite-des-calanques.com Electro Solar Ferryboat César's little brother crosses the Old Port from City Hall to Place aux Huiles (except during renovation work on Quai de Rive-Neuve). http://www.marseille.fr/sitevdm/se-deplacer/ferry-boat Segways Explore Marseille on a Segway, a two-wheel personal transporter that is 100% electric, ecological, entertaining and fun. 1 or 2 hour circuit. http://www.segway21jump.com/ E-bikes Visit the secret sites of Marseille that are only known to local inhabitants on an electric bike. Breathtaking panoramas, a glimpse into how local people live, with local guides to give a commentary at each stopping point. http://www.ebiketours.fr/ 39 Electric vehicles TOTEM Mobi is a car-pooling service with Twizy cars for rent for 15-minute periods, 24 hours a day, as a complement to public transport. Available in the centre of Marseille and on the outskirts (satellite docking stations). www.wattmobile.fr Le Green Calanques Take the "green" boat from the Croisières-Marseille-Calanques fleet to visit the Calanques differently, without noise or pollution. www.croisieres-marseille-calanques.com The Beaches During the summer, over 500 samples of bathing water are taken for bacteriological analyses. Actions to raise awareness have been carried out towards swimmers and holidaymakers, particularly via the "blue patrols" operation, to promote ecological behaviour and respect for the environment. www.marseille.fr 40 MARSEILLE for "MINOTS" Minot (noun): (informal) small boy, child, kid, rug rat. Marseille hasn't forgotten its "minots". A wide range of activities are on offer, thanks, in particular, to the education department of the Marseille Museums, but also throughout the year with the various theatre programmes on offer for young people (La Girafe, Le Badaboum, Massalia, Le Têtard, le Divadlo, La Baleine Qui Dit "Vagues"…). A museum specially designed for children: the Préau des Accoules, with events to tie in with the exhibitions for the "grown ups". And they will also like: the Motor Bike Museum, the Fashion Museum, the Natural History Museum, etc. Sites to make life easier: http://www.marseille-tourisme.com/fr/que-faire/du-cote-des-enfants/ Regularly and all through the school holidays, the Marseille Tourist and Congress Office organises visits, activities and treasure hunts for children: Treasure hunt: "Between Stone and Sea" (Guided circuit on foot for all the family) Graffiti and Street Art: in Cours Julien, art has taken to the streets: a fun-packed walk for families to discover this art form. Workshop-Visit to the Cité Radieuse: Le Corbusier Child's Play Guided visit for families to explore one of the most surprising examples of 20th century architecture. An invitation to the world of shapes and colours of the architect Le Corbusier. Registration required: www.resamarseille.com And yet more things to do and to learn with your "minots"! Many parks and gardens all over the city are equipped with games for children. The most famous are: Borély Park, Pastré Park, Valmer Park, the 26th Centenary Park... There are also two acrobatic adventure parks that are always a big hit with children: - Pastré Aventures (Pastré Park) - Grimpozarbres www.grimpozarbres.com And not forgetting: an astronomic observatory, a board-sport palace, a botanic garden, circus or cookery workshops, sports for beginners, etc. Children's city pass: €17 for 24 hrs, €20 for 48 hrs and €23 for 72 hrs. You'll never get bored in Marseille! The "Family Plus" label is awarded for the welcome and facilities given to families. The city of Marseille is now one of the sites with the label, and is committed to developing offers adapted to families. For more information about the label: www.familleplus.fr 41 CONTACTS A dynamic team at your service to help you create your reports, inspire you with new themes and welcome you during your professional visits to Marseille. 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