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Bouillabaisse and Mediterranean fish overlooking the small fishing harbour of the Vallon des Auffes.
Chez Fonfon is a useful starting point for understanding Marseille’s relationship with fish. Its address is the Vallon des Auffes, a small harbour below the Corniche, rather than the much larger Vieux-Port. The restaurant’s defining dish is bouillabaisse, alongside other preparations of Mediterranean fish.
The house describes a recipe built around several species of fish, a seasoned broth, potatoes, rouille and croutons. It also offers a choice between having the fish prepared in front of guests and receiving it ready to eat. That makes this a particularly relevant address if the meal itself, rather than simply a waterfront location, is the reason for your visit.
Book through the restaurant’s own website and check the current menu before choosing. The online shop also sells packaged soup: its retail prices should not be confused with the price of a restaurant meal. The official website lists daily lunch and dinner, but the tourist office notes a winter Monday closure; reconfirm dates from mid-November.
Highlights
- Bouillabaisse is a house speciality.
- Setting beside the Vallon des Auffes fishing harbour.
Good to know
- Winter Monday opening needs confirmation.
- Shop prices are separate from the restaurant menu.
Plan your visit
140 rue du Vallon des Auffes, 13007 Marseille
Telephone: +33 4 91 52 14 38
Opening hours: The official website lists daily service, 12:00–14:00 and 19:00–22:00. Winter Monday opening needs confirmation.
Information checked on 15 October 2026
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Information checked on 15 October 2026
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