Vallon des Auffes tiny fishing village inside city of Marseille

Vallon des Auffes tiny fishing village inside city of Marseille

The Vallon des Auffes is a tiny fishing village hidden inside the city of Marseille filled with beautiful traditional seaside cabins built by local fishermen.

It is situated 2.5 km south-west of the Vieux-Port over the corniche Kennedy, between the Catalans beach and Malmousque bay. Its can be accessed by a few narrow staircases one of which links corniche Président John F Kennedy with the little harbour.

The Vallon des Auffes is made by over 50 fisher cabins and small traditional fishing boats wedged between two cliffs facing towards the sea; it gives an impression of being lost in time in comparison to other more modernized parts of Marseille.

Very unique, authentic and picturesque this tiny port offers a few traditional restaurants with magnificent view and it is definetly one of the must-see spots to visit and relax while in Marseille!

 

Vallon des Auffes tiny fishing village inside city of Marseille

Vallon des Auffes tiny fishing village inside city of Marseille

Vallon des Auffes tiny fishing village inside city of Marseille

Vallon des Auffes tiny fishing village inside city of Marseille

Vallon des Auffes tiny fishing village inside city of Marseille

Vallon des Auffes tiny fishing village inside city of Marseille

Vallon des Auffes tiny fishing village inside city of Marseille