5 things to do in Marseille this weekend From August 29th to 31st
As the last weekend of August approaches and vacationers painfully return to the capital, Marseille continues to stretch summer as if nothing had happened. For the lucky ones still under the sun, here are 5 ideas to fully enjoy the last moments of summer.
Where to eat: At Poissonnerie Kennedy
Overlooking the sea at number 245, Poissonnerie Kennedy embodies this new generation of Marseille restaurants where people come as much for the product as for the spirit of the place. The former neighborhood counter has turned into an open space, where the kitchen connects the different rooms and where the back and forth between indoors and outdoors naturally accompanies a certain idea of the Mediterranean dolce vita. Chef Thomas Assioma deploys a seafood cuisine, designed according to arrivals: crudos, langoustine skewers, ikejime tuna. No meat, but space given to vegetables. From 5 p.m., appetizer plates start the party; on Sundays, a bouillabaisse sometimes appears on the table. An address in tune with the times, at the pace of a neighborhood that evolves without losing its past.
245 Cor Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 13007 Marseille
To discover: Degaby Island
It takes barely ten minutes by boat from Malmousque to reach this rocky promontory long closed to the public. For two seasons, Degaby Island has been open to visitors and combines escape with conviviality. Behind this seasonal project, a quartet: Sofia and Boris Lefèvre, Romain Nicoli and chef Sébastien Dugast. Together, they transformed this former private property into a hybrid place, halfway between restaurant, bar, and improvised swimming base. Access, only in good weather, is by reservation. Once there, everything is designed to spend the day: sunrise yoga, breakfast on the terrace, lunch with feet in the water, aperitif facing the horizon. The operation remains deliberately simple: wood-fired cooking, composting of organic waste, attention to water management and the search for energy autonomy. A way to bring the place back to life without betraying its balance.
Where to have fun: At Delta Festival
Since Wednesday, the Delta Festival has been unfolding its XXL program on the Mediterranean coast. More than 250 artists are expected until Sunday on the Prado beaches, for an edition announced as one of the most ambitious since the creation of the festival. This year, electronic music plays a central role, with a new stage entirely dedicated to “hard music.” Among the headliners you can find Nina Kraviz, Boris Brejcha, Kavinsky and Bob Sinclar (b2b with his daughter Paloma). On the live side, familiar names include Acid Arab, Mezerg, Julien Granel, Ofenbach and Lilly Palmer. Rap is also represented with SDM, Rilès, Caballero & JeanJass, and the local child, Zamdane.
Where to shop: At Bowie
At a time when second-hand shops all adopt the same codes: ultra-curated and minimalist selection bordering on sanitized, Bowie takes a step aside, mixing bright colors and an eclectic selection that claims its taste for pieces with a history. Emmanuelle Garcia thrifts in the region, upcycles what can be, and sorts in her own way. She offers cowboy boots, oversized blazers, funky jewelry, pieces upcycled by local creators but also everyday objects a little forgotten.
3 Rue Francis Davso, 13001 Marseille
Where to party: At Coconut Groove at Rooftop Borely
The Marseille collective is once again taking over Rooftop Borély for three days of open-air music. Without overdoing it, Coconut Groove continues to offer simple events: a well-thought-out program, an open space, and enough to chill or dance depending on the time. On Friday, Mv.tiangue, Omizs and Etvig will open the party. Saturday, Bobba.Ash will be joined by the duo Omizs & Etvig, plus a surprise guest, and Sunday Lew.wav and Hilellev1 will close the festivities.
148 Av. Pierre Mendès France, 13008 Marseille
