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,’ who offer 2-for-1 to cardholders: one person pays 15€, and the other is free. Continue reading here for the original contributor blog post by Aixcentric.

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. They require 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

A Bouillabaisse, to be served in perfect conditions, should be prepared for a party of at least 6 to 7. This allows the cook to purchase a wider variety of fish. You will have to be persevere to find all the different types of fresh Mediterranean fish. If you are far from the Mediterranean, use your local white fleshed fish. The recipe proposed here, consists in poaching the bigger fish into the small fish soup. It is the luxury version of the recipe, as it differs from the original fishermen who were simply recuperating the damaged and unsold parts. Follow the steps to create this a gastronomic recipe.

Check out this recipe

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

Shop at Maison Empereur France’s Oldest Hardware Store.