It's considered the neighborhood of Marseilles artists, rebels and bobos. Indeed, this neighborhood is a melodic blend of rock and reggae sounds, and the tenderness of calm. Here, shopkeepers and residents impose a cool, free-spirited lifestyle. Join us for a stroll through Marseille's arty neighborhood.

AN ALTERNATIVE STROLL IN THE HEART OF MARSEILLE

Open your eyes wide, there's something to see in every nook and cranny of this neighborhood! We start our stroll with the famous Cours Ju staircase. Here you'll find the Association l'Antre de Monde art gallery. As its name suggests, this staircase symbolizes the entrance to a world apart, that of Cours Ju, steeped in an alternative culture. You'll love strolling between the graffiti-colored walls, the cobblestone streets leading to the little restaurants, the neighborhood bars, the vintage and rock shops, the tattoo parlors, the organic market on Wednesdays, the playground for the little ones… You can do it all at Cours Ju, there's something for everyone! It's a great place to live, a lively place where Marseillais can express their art and their way of life in the heart of the city!

If you like street culture? Forget Miami, come to Cours Ju! It's the neighborhood's strong point and what gives it its identity. In June 2018, it was the Conseil Départemental who took the initiative of financing the embellishment of 200 facades by graffiti artists from the Massilia Graffiti collective. Creative initiatives such as the M.U.R by the Juxtapoz association, or the Marseille Street Art Show festival are set up to showcase the city's street culture.

OUR BEST ADDRESSES

To go out : Espace Julien and Baby Club are two of Marseille's must-visit nightlife venues. Or emblematic bars such as Au Petit Nice and Idfix.

To eat : Cours Ju is a cosmopolitan district, with restaurants of all nationalities. La Cantinetta is the neighborhood's Italian restaurant, and the famous Bistro du cours, which blends bistro cuisine with southern gastronomy.

To get a tattoo : To each his own! Le Cours is home to numerous tattoo artists and piercers with different styles. Dead Cat Tatoo and Filou Tatoo Crew are among the neighborhood's best-known salons.

For shopping : the Cours is the designer district at every price point. You can get a vintage makeover at Space Vintage or Marcel et Simone. Or in a more London retro-rock style at Timomo.

Going out with the family : all year round, La Baleine Qui Dit Vague offers shows dedicated to storytelling, as well as a cinema. For cinephiles, previews, lunches, debates and workshops are organized on a regular basis.

It's a world apart in the heart of our Cité Phocéenne !