Marseille quickly became one of my favorite new destinations. The stunning coastline paired with a bustling city full of great places to eat and drink made for a perfect long weekend.
I’ve linked a curated guide below with all of the spots that were enjoyed — but here’s a quick recap:
The first stop was Les Lumières. The clam and chorizo dish was a heavy hitter.
The next day, a quick lunch at KIF – Apéro & Pique-Niques: a beautifully curated gourmet shop with a full-service charcuterie and cheese counter. With just five sandwiches on the menu, you had a feeling they were going to be good — and they were. I had the “Tartruffe”: butter, ham, truffle, gouda, and grain mustard.
That evening, we visited the newly opened wine bar, Traversin — and it was an absolute vibe. What started as a plan to just have some glasses of wine quickly turned into, “We should probably try something.” The oysters (pictured above) were the first order, followed by perfectly battered and fried sardines, and a plate of sea snails.
The next morning, a visit to the little café beneath our bnb: Chez Moe. A pain au chocolat to get warmed up.
We followed up with lunch at Coquille – Bistrot Marin, run by the same chef behind the wine bar above. Keeping the seafood theme going, we had oysters, sardines, and more — not a single miss.
The next day, we rented Lime scooters and cruised the coast outside the city along designated bike paths — what a ride. We reached the Parc National des Calanques, a stunning stretch of rocky hills and coastline dotted with swimming spots. After hiking to the Calanque de Marseilleveyre for a swim, we made our way back to the nearest town, Les Goudes.
Our final lunch spot — La Marine des Goudes — brought it all home. A quaint portside restaurant serving some of the region’s finest seafood specialties. We had an unreal mussel dish cooked with fennel and mint, along with a tender grilled white fish.
