The Chic Neighbourhoods of Marseille

Marseille, France's second-largest city, offers a privileged lifestyle, strong economic dynamism and considerable tourist appeal. The Phocaean city continues to attract new residents and investors. Here is our selection of 5 of the chicest neighbourhoods in Marseille.

The Panier neighbourhood

The Panier is Marseille's oldest neighbourhood. This historic quarter, located in the city's 2nd arrondissement, served as the setting for the television series "Plus belle la vie" and is a genuine open-air museum, with its narrow lanes and typical buildings from Marseille's past. Many artists and creators have made the neighbourhood their home. Le Panier feels like an authentic Provencal village, its lanes filled with flowers and greenery thanks to attentive residents. Street art is also well established here, with beautiful murals throughout Marseille.

Endoume

Endoume, located close to the seafront, is one of Marseille's must-visit neighbourhoods. This highly sought-after quarter is authentic and picturesque, with its small fishing harbours, cabanons and cottages, coves with evocative names, and lanes climbing towards Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. Endoume is Marseille's bobo-chic headquarters and is home to the city's most expensive street, where prices exceed 6,200 euros per square metre.

Rue Paradis

Rue Paradis runs through Marseille's 1st, 6th and 8th arrondissements, stretching from La Canebiere to Avenue du Prado. It is one of the city's most famous and luxurious streets, and it is only natural that Rue Paradis is home to high-end boutiques. Behind its facades lie magnificent forgotten treasures, such as the former Noilly-Prat family mansion. The area around Rue Paradis forms the city's golden triangle of private schools, luxury residences and select restaurants.

Sormiou

South of Marseille, between the Pointe Rouge neighbourhood and Les Baumettes, Sormiou, in the city's 9th arrondissement, is a predominantly residential neighbourhood. Sormiou boasts many assets, including its hills and unspoilt coastline, and is well worth a visit for its calanque, the Calanque de Sormiou, at the heart of the Calanques National Park.

Notre-Dame-du-Mont

Notre-Dame-du-Mont, in Marseille's 6th arrondissement, is a very central neighbourhood. Its community life revolves around the Notre-Dame-du-Mont church, which gave the district its name. It is the neighbourhood of Marseille's artists, musicians and bobos. Numerous colourful lanes, stylish interior design addresses and cafe terraces make up this eclectic neighbourhood, where every style is represented.

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