Cours Julien

The Cours Julien, the most colourful district of Marseille

Welcome to the most colourful district of Marseille: the Cours Julien, the Cours Ju, as it is called here. Without great monuments, but teeming with street art, shops and terraces, it overflows with creative energy. The Marseille audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this bohemian and lively district, in the heart of the city.

A bohemian and creative district

Located in the heart of the city centre, a stone's throw from Noailles and the Vieux-Port, the Cours Julien is one of the liveliest districts of Marseille. It has no historic monuments, but appeals through its walls covered with street art, its independent shops, its artists' studios, its bars and its restaurants. Lively day and night, it embodies the creative and alternative spirit of the city.

What to see

Here you wander between street art frescoes, original shops, terraces and studios, in a bohemian and colourful atmosphere. The district is one of the high places of urban art and nightlife in Marseille. It is a lively and creative stop, ideal for discovering another face of the city, far from the classic monuments.

Practical information

The Cours Julien lies in the heart of the city centre of Marseille, near Noailles, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is an urban district, freely accessible, explored on foot to discover its frescoes; shops, bars and restaurants each have their own hours. The district also comes alive in the evening.

Why is the Cours Julien known?

For being the most colourful and creative district of Marseille, famous for its street art, its independent shops and its lively nightlife.

What is there to do at the Cours Julien?

Admire the street art, stroll between shops and studios, and enjoy the terraces, bars and restaurants, in the most bohemian district of Marseille.