SEA AND SUN
Rent a point For an original drink in the Old Port, exploring the calanques, reaching inaccessible creeks by the land, Captain Yannick Long will transport you with one of his sharp points (one of which is classified as a fishing boat) monument. History buffs, the captain is inexhaustible of anecdotes on the port of Marseille. How to drink champagne by learning with pleasure in an exceptional setting. 22, rue de la loge, 2e, 06 10 11 43 58, www.location-barques-marseille.com.
Exile on the islands of Friuli . A prey of choice of promoters eager to make it a paradise for billionaires, the archipelago remains a dreamed place to rest in the calm of a cove. No car, few bicycles. The Republic of Friuli was born in 2012, with the motto "For art and insolence, without insolation"! Connections from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm depending on the day, boat landing in the Old Port, www.frioul-if-express.com.
Buller in the calanques Two charming coves where you can find a little calm, if you go early, and come back for the siesta: the calanque of Samena, with the restaurant Les Tamaris, and that of Marseilleveyre, and its restaurant Chez le Belgian. The Tamaris, 40, Calanque de Samena, 8th, 04 91 73 39 10. At the Belgian, Calanque de Marseilleveyre, 9th.
CREATORS AND DESIGNERS
Jogging. Last March, the photographer Olivier Amsellem opened with Charlotte Brunet, in an old butcher shop, this first concept store totally Phocéen. An ultra-sharp selection: Lemaire, Vaccarello, OLT, vintage furniture (Perriand, Jeanneret) ... We also like the courtyard where to drink a tea. 103, rue Paradis, 6th, www.facebook.com/joggingmarseille.
Jardin Montgrand . On the ground floor of a mansion with garden, this place offers a real place in fashion, design and flavors. Ana-H's jewels, Shanty Biscuits' message cakes, Galerie Sentou, and the Arty Café with crafted Vanilla ice cream are among the favorites. 35, rue Montgrand, 6th, www.jardin-montgrand.com.
Labo . A "life store" where you can find Scandinavian furniture, ultra-soft T-shirts from Atelier Vocé, Tunisian wool carpets, Italian glass oils, laundry for men ... 5, place de la Corderie, 6th, 04 91 59 16 06.
Cozete . After a visit to American Vintage, Charlotte Bévilacqua opened her shop in Endoume. A fashion uncomplexed like its lurex T-shirts and its combishorts. 116, rue Sainte, 7e, 04 91 57 03 95, www.cozete.com.
CLUBS AND ROOFTOPS
R2 The rooftop of the R2 spreads out its 200 m2 terrace overlooking the sea. Modern banquet on Thursdays, concerts on Friday, DJ on Saturday, brunch on Sunday. From 6 pm to 2 am, Les Terrasses du Port, 9, quai du Lazaret, 2nd, www.facebook.com/airdemarseille.
Les Apéros du Bateau The Borderline collective organizes evening strolls by boat on Sunday evening. Concerts in the open sea, with 250 people on board. Evenings programmed on the ground. www.borderliner.fr.
Les Halles de la Major Every Thursday, an evening with DJ takes place in this new temple of gastronomy. One dances, buys his bottle at the wine shop, his oysters at the scaler ... 12, quai de la Tourette, 2nd, www.leshallesdelamajor.com.
EXPOS AND HAPPENINGS
"Matisse, Miro, Calder ... Futures" How do artists perceive the future? This is the challenge of this exhibition. A rather linear installation but very beautiful pieces, including the abyss of "Twin Towers" by Ivan Navarro, or the inflatable lung of Bruno Peinado. Until September 27th, La Vieille-Charité, 2nd, https: //vieille-charite-marseille.com.
"Dan Graham" The American conceptual artist takes his summer quarters at MaMo. For the third year, Dan Graham installs his sets of mirrors and his recent work in connection with architecture on the roof of the Radiant City. Until September 20, Center d'art of the Cité radieuse, 280, bd Michelet, 8th, www.mamo.fr.
Villa Alliv In a villa of 400 m2 in the heart of 4 000 m2 raised, three young cultural operators organize performances, auctions and festivals in this residence of summer artists. To follow if you are a fan of street art, graphics and if artists like 1010, Sowat or Gris1 put you in a trance. 21, bd of Tunis, 8th, www.alliv.fr.
"Shared Holy Places" This exhibition is held at the unmistakable Mucem, designed by Rudy Ricciotti. A remarkable scenography which makes us see otherwise the spaces of conflicts between the three monotheistic religions. And discover also the places that unite them. Until August 31, 7, Robert-Laffont Drive, 2nd, www.mucem.org.
CUISINES AND CANTINES
AM by Alexandre Mazzia . Delicious, playful, humble ... the cuisine of this passionate native of Congo, creator of the year at the festival Omnivore 2015, is to fall. Dinner from 69 €, 9, rue François-Rocca, 8th, www.alexandremazzia.com.
The Sardine Box . Fabien presents the best of the Mediterranean, and Céline transforms it as little as possible with its cooking "al punto" in the oven. Mandatory reservation. 2, bd of the Liberation, 1st, www.laboiteasardine.com.
Bongo . Tania and François, Parisian defectors, opened this Californian neocantine in Endoume, the trendy neighborhood. Mixed cuisine, made of Asian or South American influences. 126, rue Sainte, 7th, www.santabongo.com.
Pizzaölo The aficionados of the Marseilles pizza (Emmental-tomates-anchovies) will go to Vincent or to Etienne. Purists will try AOC pizzas, naturally cracked and pasta, at La Bonne Mère or L'Eau à la bouche. Chez Vincent, 25, rue Glandeves, 1, 04 91 33 96 78. Chez Etienne, 43, rue Lorette, 2, 04 91 54 76 33. La Bonne Mère, 16 Fort-du-Sanctuaire Street, 6th, 22 05. Water by mouth: 120, cornice of President-Kennedy, 7th, www.pizzerialeaualabouche.fr.
HOTELS AND PATIOS
The Mama Shelter Sleeping in a starcked room, lunch in the restaurant on the patio, partying at the bar, it's always possible at this hotel, a new hub. Plus: the private beach at the Prado (from June 15 to September 15) with its beach party and Playadredi. Starting from 79 € per night, 64, rue de la Loubière, 6th, www.mamashelter.com/Marseille.
Casa Honoré One can not get enough of this four-bedroom guest house around a patio in Endoume, designed by Annick Lestrohan (designer of the Honoré brand). A stunning decoration (you can shop in the shop) and an ultra-private pool. Starting from 150 € per night, 123, rue Sainte, 7th, 06 09 50 38 52, www.casahonoré.com.
MONUMENTS AND PLACES OF WORSHIP
Our Lady of the Guard
Just for the breathtaking view, the visit of the Good Mother remains unavoidable. Inside, note the ex-votos deposited by the faithful for divine protection. Rue Fort-du-Sanctuaire, 6th.
The Old Port Unique by its location, its history, its fishermen - who sell their fish in the morning. But also for its quay of which the shade with ceiling-mirror projects the city in the third dimension. A huge selfie reflector. 1.
The valley of the Auffes Below the cornice, this small fishing port in downtown is a place out of time. In the evening, the terraces of Chez Fonfon or Chez Jeannot come alive. Aperitifs are organized, with cushions-mattresses and tapas. 7th.
