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Vallon des Auffes

Photo spot · Endoume · Marseille

Vallon des Auffes

Painted boats, nets, the road roaring overhead

‹ Marseille
When it fits
Best in the evening · about 45 min
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Where it is

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Straight-line distances: Chez Fonfon 85 m · Anse de Malmousque 420 m · Plage des Catalans 666 m. Not travel times.

Why Aura
A tiny fishing port tucked under the arches of the Corniche viaduct: painted wooden boats (pointus), fishermen's huts and a few seafood restaurants. Go down the steps from the Corniche at the end of the day.
IconicLocal gemRomantic
Photo tip · Aura editorial

Late afternoon and blue hour · from The quay at the back of the cove, boats in front and the viaduct arches behind

TodayHours to re-checkHours not in OpenStreetMap
Visit lengthAbout 45 min
WeatherOutdoorsUsed by the rain swap in Live
EffortSome slopes or steps
Sources and dates (5)
  • When it fits: Aura editorial estimate.
  • Today: Hours not in OpenStreetMap
  • Visit length: Aura estimate
  • Effort: Aura estimate
  • Tags are Aura editorial judgement.

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Also in this area

Plage des CatalansLes Catalans · The sandy city beach closest to the centre, at the start of the Corniche, full of locals after work in summer. Lifeguards in the summer season only.Corniche KennedyEndoume · The sea road running south from the Catalans along a three-kilometre balustrade above the rocks, with the islands offshore. Walk it towards sunset from the Catalans to the Vallon des Auffes and Malmousque.Chez FonfonVallon des Auffes · A seafood restaurant on the Vallon des Auffes known for its bouillabaisse, served in the traditional two courses: the broth, then the fish. Book a table by the window over the little port.