Simon Porte Jacquemus knows escapism. And he knows Marseille, in Southern France, having grown up near the port city. On his Instagram, the designer treated us to a little of both, with a ‘mini city guide’. Complete with sunset views, the bluest ocean and ideal date ideas.
It’s not the first time Jacquemus has invited us to enjoy his beloved Marseille. (Albeit from a distance, for those far from Europe.) The scenes from his first menswear showing at nearby Calanque de Sormiou still feature in our daydreams, and the designer has frequently referenced his hometown over the years in his work and collections.
With European summer heavy on our minds (and in our hearts), now is a great time for those of us dreaming of future visits to plan. And you know we’re adding Jacquemus’s Marseille recommendations to our travel wish lists.
Read on for his favourite places to shop, eat, date dance and sleep.
Eating
Mercerie
Épicerie L’Idéal
Chez Yassine
Chez Étienne
Chez Paul (Goudes)
Pizzeria la Bonne Mère
Sepia
La Relève
Otto
Tuba
Le Bar des Amis
Chez le Belge
Chez Jeannot
Vanilla Noire
Bricoleur de Douceurs
Boulangerie Maison Saint-Honoré
Shopping
Jogging
Maison Empereur
Maison Mére
Rue des Antiquaires
Honoré
Librairie l’Odeur du Temps
Ka Père Blaise
For Two
Notre Bonne Mère
Sormiou (by Vespa)
Le Grande Roue
Le Corbusier’s roof gardens
Niolon bowling green
Pizza ‘à emporter’ in Malmousque
Le Port de l’Estaque
Le Train Bleu
Take a Bateau loc or Taxi bateau
Night life
Café de l’Abbaye
Gaspard
Viagghi di Fonfon
Le Bar sur la Mer
Baou
Sleeping
Bords de Mer
Hôtel Maison Empereur
Le Petit Nice
Jogging Samena
Cabanon di Fonfon
Le Rhul
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