“Fancy some shellfish?” an old fisherman shouts. Let’s immerse ourselves in the special atmosphere of Boulevard Beaurivage.
Boulevard Beaurivage is more than just a street. It is a portal to the past. It is a taste of authentic Marseille life. The brightly colored lights recreate the original spirit.
Imagine yourself seated facing the “pointus”. These are the traditional fishing boats. You have a glass of wine in hand. It feels like you’re back at the beginning of the last century. You can almost hear the old fishermen calling to each other. They are hauling in their nets.
The Alphonse and Jean group has roots here. They are in the small fishing port of Vallon des Auffes in Marseille. Two establishments define them. These are CHEZ FONFON and CHEZ JEANNOT. The Mounier siblings created them in this picturesque district. The Alphonse et Jean group has become a true signature.
The foundations were laid 70 years ago. It started with CHEZ FONFON. This Marseilles culinary institution is based on local fishermen’s expertise. The life journey of the two brothers from Marseilles has allowed new emblematic places to develop.
Think of the fresh fish and bouillabaisse of Chez Fonfon. There is also the pizza and setting of Chez Jeannot. Don’t forget the “on the go” options from Chez Viaghji. There is the traditional cuisine of Escale in Valencia. Also, the butcher’s shop of Pépé Guido in Samatan, Marseille. The wine estate of Les Césars in Tulette is nearby too.
These establishments define an art of living. They invite you to share it.
You can change banks and cross the harbor. There it is. The mosaic is painted on the facade. Come and enjoy. The atmosphere of Boulevard Beaurivage is captivating. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget.