Behind the ledge you can see the famous Vallon des Auffes.
This small natural cove historically served as a shelter for fishermen who, little by little, colonized the surrounding cliffs.
The houses are typical of the Mediterranean, colorful and over lapping each other. Local fishermen and their families still operate their small fishing businesses. Today the area is also well known for its gastronomic restaurants serving the famous Bouillabaisse (fish soup of Marseille).

Visit the Vallon des Auffes by the sea

Typical calanque of the bay, the Vallon des Auffes has sheltered over the centuries fishermen from Genoa with their colorful boats, which is called here "Le Pointu".
The Vallon des Auffes is typical of the life of Marseille: quiet, peaceful and authentic, the Vallon located in the district of Endoume between the beach of Catalan and Malmousque Creek behind the large arches of the viaduct spanning the port is the nest of fishing huts. This is what characterizes Vallon the best: fishing.
Drawing from the alfa (in Provençal auffo) which refers to the grass plants used to make the ropes of the ships and the fishing nets, the Vallon des Auffes is a magic place from which you will return with good memories with sure shots!
Lovers of good flesh? The Vallon des Auffes is full of gourmet restaurants such as the famous "Chez Fonfon" which offers a delicious bouillabaisse with fish caught during the day !.

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We offer you the possibility to go inside this fisherman port with our boats, as part of our privatization activity.