Endoume

Marseille, France

A quiet residential district perched between the city and the coast, close to the seafood restaurants of the Vallon des Auffes.

Places in Endoume

Vallon des Auffes seafood restaurants A cluster of small restaurants built into the rocks of a tiny fishing cove, serving bouillabaisse and the day's catch.

Best time to visit: May, June, and September bring warm Mediterranean weather without July and August's crowds and heat. Spring and early summer are best for booking the seafood restaurants along the coast.
Getting around: Marseille's metro and tram network covers the centre well; the Vieux Port, Le Panier, and Notre-Dame-du-Mont are all walkable from each other. A car is useful for reaching Endoume and the calanques.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: French. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Notre-Dame-du-Mont in the 6th arrondissement has become the city's late-night meeting point, its sloping streets converging on a square lined with bars and alternative cafés. La Joliette's old docklands continue to fill in with galleries and restaurants.

Le Panier — Marseille's oldest neighbourhood, its narrow winding streets opening onto squares filled with artisanal boutiques and street art.
Vieux Port — The old port and the city's central gathering point, lively with restaurants, bars, and easy access to the waterfront.