Seaside Views of Marseille with Localanque Story Boat

For new arrivals in town, what is nicer than a one-hour trip from Marseille’s Vieux Port to admire the key sites and hear about their history?

This is the offer from Localanque with Story Boat. I have this information from ‘Pass My Provence,’ which offers 2-for-1 to cardholders: one person pays 15€, and the other is free.

See Marseille from the Sea

Localanque is a company created by passionate skippers in Marseille. They have a fleet of several boats available to accommodate different group sizes and uses. Some of their marine offerings include:

The one-hour “Story Boat” cruise is perfect for visitors to Marseille or anyone interested in seeing the famous sights (Notre-Dame de la Gard, MuCEM, Palais du Pharo, etc.) from a different angle. It requires a minimum of eight (8) people.

Customized tours for private or corporate events.

Romantic sunset cruises.

A 3-hour introduction to fishing in the Mediterranean. Try your hand at catching the rockfish for bouillabaisse. Learn about line fishing, trolling and more. This trip requires a minimum of six (6) people.

Reservations:

Localanque
22 Rue de la Loge,
13002 Marseille (see map)
Telephone: +33 (0)6 10 11 43 58

Ideas for visiting Marseille

Learn how to make bouillabaisse in a Provence Gourmet cooking class.

Marseille Classic Bouillabaisse

Ideally, a bouillabaisse should be prepared for at least 6 to 7 people, allowing the cook to purchase a wider variety of fish. Below is the luxury version of the traditional recipe, as it differs from the original fishermen who were simply recuperating the damaged and unsold parts.

Check out this recipe

Visit MuSaMa and learn about vrai (real) Savon de Marseille and the vital role that soap production played in the city’s development.

Shop at Maison Empereur, France’s Oldest Hardware Store.