The Grandes Halles of the Old Port: a new gourmet breeze in Marseille

The Grandes Halles of the Old Port: a new gourmet breeze in Marseille

This brand-new gastronomic space is set to become one of Marseille’s key destinations for good food, bringing together producers, artisans, restaurateurs and enthusiasts under one shared spirit: conviviality, Mediterranean flavours and the pleasure of sharing.

A gourmet market with all the colours of the South

The Grandes Halles du Vieux-Port perfectly embody the Provençal art of living. Under a bright glass roof, visitors can stroll between local stalls, tapas bars, wine cellars and stands offering artisanal products.

Every counter is an invitation to a culinary journey: regional olive oils, Corsican charcuterie, aged cheeses, fresh fish, seafood, Mediterranean pastries and local wines.

This is a true haven for food lovers, where people come as much for sensory pleasure as for the discovery of new flavours.

The Halles of the Old Port are like the gourmet heart of Marseille: a place where scents, laughter and southern accents mingle.

Paule & Kopa, an essential stop just a few steps from the Halles

To extend the culinary experience, visitors can then stop by Paule & Kopa, the iconic Mediterranean brasserie of the Old Port, located right next to the Halles.

In a warm and authentic atmosphere, the restaurant has been offering homemade dishes inspired by traditional Marseille recipes for nearly twenty years.

Among the most popular dishes:

• Provençal-style supions, sautéed with garlic and parsley
• Linguine with bottarga, paying tribute to the city’s Italian roots
• Marseille-style pieds et paquets, an emblematic local specialty
• And of course, the “moitié-moitié” pizza, a true local institution

Each dish tells a story, that of a generous, sincere and flavourful Marseille, where conviviality always comes first.

A neighbourhood buzzing with culinary energy

The opening of the Grandes Halles du Vieux-Port is part of the revival of cours Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves, which has gradually become a major gastronomic and cultural hotspot.

Between restaurants, terraces, wine bars and galleries, this part of the city centre attracts both long-time locals and visitors eager to discover Marseille from a new angle.

Paule & Kopa naturally fits into this dynamic:

“We’re delighted to see the neighbourhood evolving while keeping this Mediterranean soul that means so much to us. The Halles bring wonderful energy to this corner of the Old Port.”