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COURS JULIEN IN MARSEILLE

A personal guide to shops restaurants and good places

Table of ContentsIntroduction 3

How to get there 4

Useful 4

Map 5

Markets 6

Special Events 6

Shops 7

Fashion amp Accessories 7

Home design and Gifts 8

Vintage Second hand amp Collectibles 9

Bookshops 9

Music 10

Food 11

Miscellanous 11

Restaurants Cafes amp Snacks 12

French 12

Italian amp Pizzas 13

Thai amp Indian 14

Middle east Greek amp Oriental 14

Sandwiches Ice Creams amp Fast Food 14

Bars amp Night life 15

Bars 15

Wine Bars 16

Live Music amp Dance 16

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IntroductionBecause of a lack of information in English

about the area and as Marseille will be in

2013 the European capital of culture (this

event should attract many visitors from

abroad) I thought this little guide would

be a nice gift to this place where I live

since 1987

Cours Julien is not

the official name

for the area In fact

it is composed of 3

areas Cours Julien itself Notre Dame du Mont and Place Jean

Jaures Cours julien itself was in the past a food market and has been

transformed in early1980s into a wide space with a fountain and

planted with trees with a parking and a metro station underneath

Cours Julien and surroundings is not a big area it is a mix of

squares small pedestrian streets old buildings and an amazing amount of street art painted

walls graffitis and tags Itrsquos like a village in the heart of a big city Itrsquos the place to go if you

need to go away from the crowded center to rest in cafeacutes surrounded by trees and fountain

to shop for different items than standard high street brands and goods to see andor to meet

the arty creative and alternative people in Marseille

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About the author

My name is Kim Sapriel and have been living and working in Cours Julien area since 1987 I am a web and graphic

freelance designer My portfolio and blog are on wwwimarscreativecom You can also follow me on Twitter imarscreativeon Facebook

Table of ContentsIntroduction 3

How to get there 4

Useful 4

Map 5

Markets 6

Special Events 6

Shops 7

Fashion amp Accessories 7

Home design and Gifts 8

Vintage Second hand amp Collectibles 9

Bookshops 9

Music 10

Food 11

Miscellanous 11

Restaurants Cafes amp Snacks 12

French 12

Italian amp Pizzas 13

Thai amp Indian 14

Middle east Greek amp Oriental 14

Sandwiches Ice Creams amp Fast Food 14

Bars amp Night life 15

Bars 15

Wine Bars 16

Live Music amp Dance 16

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IntroductionBecause of a lack of information in English

about the area and as Marseille will be in

2013 the European capital of culture (this

event should attract many visitors from

abroad) I thought this little guide would

be a nice gift to this place where I live

since 1987

Cours Julien is not

the official name

for the area In fact

it is composed of 3

areas Cours Julien itself Notre Dame du Mont and Place Jean

Jaures Cours julien itself was in the past a food market and has been

transformed in early1980s into a wide space with a fountain and

planted with trees with a parking and a metro station underneath

Cours Julien and surroundings is not a big area it is a mix of

squares small pedestrian streets old buildings and an amazing amount of street art painted

walls graffitis and tags Itrsquos like a village in the heart of a big city Itrsquos the place to go if you

need to go away from the crowded center to rest in cafeacutes surrounded by trees and fountain

to shop for different items than standard high street brands and goods to see andor to meet

the arty creative and alternative people in Marseille

3

About the author

My name is Kim Sapriel and have been living and working in Cours Julien area since 1987 I am a web and graphic

freelance designer My portfolio and blog are on wwwimarscreativecom You can also follow me on Twitter imarscreativeon Facebook

IntroductionBecause of a lack of information in English

about the area and as Marseille will be in

2013 the European capital of culture (this

event should attract many visitors from

abroad) I thought this little guide would

be a nice gift to this place where I live

since 1987

Cours Julien is not

the official name

for the area In fact

it is composed of 3

areas Cours Julien itself Notre Dame du Mont and Place Jean

Jaures Cours julien itself was in the past a food market and has been

transformed in early1980s into a wide space with a fountain and

planted with trees with a parking and a metro station underneath

Cours Julien and surroundings is not a big area it is a mix of

squares small pedestrian streets old buildings and an amazing amount of street art painted

walls graffitis and tags Itrsquos like a village in the heart of a big city Itrsquos the place to go if you

need to go away from the crowded center to rest in cafeacutes surrounded by trees and fountain

to shop for different items than standard high street brands and goods to see andor to meet

the arty creative and alternative people in Marseille

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About the author

My name is Kim Sapriel and have been living and working in Cours Julien area since 1987 I am a web and graphic

freelance designer My portfolio and blog are on wwwimarscreativecom You can also follow me on Twitter imarscreativeon Facebook

How to get thereLocated on a small hill in the heart of the city center itrsquos a 15 minutes

walk from the Vieux Port 5 minutes from the famous Canebiegravere 2

underground stops from the railway station If you come by car which is

not really the best choice (especially during market days) 2 underground

parkings are located under Cours Julien and Place Jean Jaures I would

also advice not to come on Sundays and Mondays as most of the shops

and restaurants are closed except when there is a special event

UsefulMarseille Tourist office httpwwwmarseille-tourismecom

Marseille City Vox guide httpwwwcityvoxfrguide_marseilleAccueilVille

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MapFinding your way in Marseille is not easy nothing is straightThis map has

been schematized to show only the streets where are located all the places listed in the guide To see exact and detailed location please go to Google Maps Multimap or via Michelin

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MarketsFarmers market on Cours Julien Wednesday morning

Big market on Place Jean Jaures Tuesday Thursday Saturday morning Usually cheap food clothes fabrics bargains Very crowded on SaturdaysSmall market for flowers and plants on Place Jean Jaures Wednesday

morning

Special EventsPlants and Gardens Fair twice a year in September and April during a

week end the cours Julien is transformed into a botanic garden Really beautiful and wide selection of meditteranean and unusual plants Next in 2010 September Saturday 4 amp Sunday 5

Second hand and Vintage Books Fair monthly every second Saturday of the month

Handcrafts and designers fair Next in 2010 Sunday October 3 10h-19h

Christmas handcrafts amp designers market Next in 2010 Fri 17 Sat 18 amp

Sun 19 December 10h-18hFestival du Plateau Yearly Festival du Plateau October Sat 2 et Sun 3 all the area is full of music and events

For dates check httpcoursjulienmarsnetorg

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MarketsFarmers market on Cours Julien Wednesday morning

Big market on Place Jean Jaures Tuesday Thursday Saturday morning Usually cheap food clothes fabrics bargains Very crowded on SaturdaysSmall market for flowers and plants on Place Jean Jaures Wednesday

morning

Special EventsPlants and Gardens Fair twice a year in September and April during a

week end the cours Julien is transformed into a botanic garden Really beautiful and wide selection of meditteranean and unusual plants Next in 2010 September Saturday 4 amp Sunday 5

Second hand and Vintage Books Fair monthly every second Saturday of the month

Handcrafts and designers fair Next in 2010 Sunday October 3 10h-19h

Christmas handcrafts amp designers market Next in 2010 Fri 17 Sat 18 amp

Sun 19 December 10h-18hFestival du Plateau Yearly Festival du Plateau October Sat 2 et Sun 3 all the area is full of music and events

For dates check httpcoursjulienmarsnetorg

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ShopsNotice credit cards are not accepted everywhere you will find 5 ATM on Place Jean Jaures

Fashion amp AccessoriesTata Zize Local designer British and Spanish fashion

29 rue Bussy lrsquoindien

Floh Local designer

17 rue Bussy lrsquoindien

Oogie lifestore Concept store hairdresser and restaurant

55 Cours Julien wwwoogieeu

Casablanca Local designer

63 cours Julien - wwwboutiquecasablancacom

Le Lunetier Optician - famous designers brands

21-23 rue saint Michel wwwlelunetierfr

Filles de lune Natural fabrics

77 Cours Julien

Timomo Spanish Japanese British fashion

10 rue Bussy lrsquoindien - wwwtimomocom

Les Feacutees Bizart Local designer

8 rue des 3 Rois wwwlesfeesbizartcom

Marie Eve Local designer

80 Cours Julien

Machja Greenchic amp Ethic

69 Cours Julien wwwmachjafr

Guediawaye Fair trade Local designer mixing traditional african fabrics with western cuts

3 rue Pastoret wwwguediawayecom

Alysseacute Dark underground amp gothic clothes

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12 rue des 3 Mages

Fifty Balloon Colorful fashion and accessories

30A rue des 3 Mages

Choukatam indian amp exotic clothes

1 rue Pastoret

TDC Clothes and other products made of hemp

10 rue Fontange wwwterredechanvrecom

Tola - Tola Indian Nepalese textiles and accessories

38 rue des 3 Mages

Brick city TshirtsCaps

3 rue des 3 Mages

Home design and Gifts LrsquoEntrepot Very nice selection of modern furniture objects and lamps

13 rue Pastoret

Cosy Line Home accessories Gifts from Asia Fair trade and Ethic

42 rue des 3 fregraveres Barthelemy wwwcosylinefr

Massala traditional and collectible objects amp jewelry from India and Asia - 16 rue Bussy lrsquoindien

Allika Lamps and Home accessories

20 rue Bussy lrsquoindien

La Boutique de Madagascar crafts accessories from Madagascar

6 rue Fontange

Soffeshop local designers t shirts

Place Paul Cezanne

Savonnerie la Licorne Traditional Marseille soap makers

34 Cours Julien tel (33) 04 96 12 00 91 httpwwwsavon-de-marseille-licornecom

Autour de Lrsquoenfant traditional amp unusual toys

110 Cours Julien

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Vintage Second hand amp Collectibles

Clicheacutes du passeacute really worths a visit if you like old images or are in search of vintage graphic design inspiration A world known specialist of antique postcards and old papers Unique atmosphere You could spend hours browsing among more than a million postcards7 rue Crudegravere Tel (33) 04 91 42 28 65 httpclichesdupassefreefr

Solution Second hand designers amp luxury clothes and accessories

3 Cours Julien

Lilou Vintage vintage amp second hand clothing (60s amp 70s)

1bis rue Pastoret

Southland vintage amp second hand clothing

38 rue des 3 Mages

In rue Pastoret Shop with no name bizarre bric agrave brac vintage clothing opened only in the afternoon You canrsquot miss it as there are plenty of various items displayed outside

You can also search for second hand clothing on the market on Place Jean Jaures there is an area for that If you are patient and lucky you may find good bargains

For 2nd hand books and music see chapters below

BookshopsHistoire de lrsquooeil 25 rue Fontange -Tel (33) 04 91 53 28 91 wwwhistoiredeloeilcom

Le Lievre de Mars21 rue des 3 mages

Soleil media 2nd hand books Cds Dvds104 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 96 12 47 82

Librairie du Cours Julien 2nd hand books

51 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 47 57 85

Bookineur 2nd hand rare books

20 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 63 00 31

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Librairie Fauguet 2nd hand rare books

21 rue Bussy lrsquoIndien Tel (33) 04 91 47 16 15 19

La Boite agrave Histoires Children books

31 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 9148 61 60

Comics -BD

La Reacuteserve agrave Bulles Comics books76 rue des 3 fregraveres Barthelemy Tel (33) 04 91 53 28 91 wwwreservebullescom

La Passerelle Comics books also coffee shop and restaurant

3 rue des 3 mages

Lou bedeou Vintage amp second hand comics

41 place Jean Jaures tel (33) 04 96 12 48 04

MusicTripsichord 2nd hand Vinyls amp Cds20 Rue des 3 mages

On Place Carli stalls for 2nd hand Cds and Dvds

Musical instruments amp electronics

Julien Pianos Music library Pianos100 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 47 20 20

Music leader International

22 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 42 22 00

La Baguetterie Drums specialist

36 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 36 55 55

Le Gouic Alain violins

18 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 96 12 41 45

Mirage des ondes useful in case electronics spare parts pc accessories

44 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 48 51 16 httpwwwmiragedesondescom

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Food

Raviolis C Bianco Pasta amp all varieties of raviolis maker10 Rue Saint Michel Tel (33) 04 91 48 45 88

Lrsquoart de La fromagerie Fantastic selection of cheeses

20 Rue Saint Michel Tel (33) 04 91 48 45 14

Exosud Middle East grocery store Olives spices take away turkish delights loukoums and lebanese pastries Large and excellent choice

26 Rue Saint Michel Tel (33) 04 91 36 55 55

Si belle la vigne Organic Wine merchant

36 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 63 11 91

Bataille Famous gourmet delicatessen shop also a restaurant

25 place Notre Dame du Mont Tel (33) 09 60 54 50 62

MiscellanousLagrave Bas Travel Agency unique atmosphere full of objects travel books collections of sands bottles from all over the world old globes Really worths a visit

6 rue Pastoret Tel (33) 04 91 42 34 04

Espace Zen useful in case 15 mn massages shiatsu

12 rue Poggioli

Body steel piercing nail bar tatoos

11 Rue Bussy lIndien tel (33) 04 91 92 84 04

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Restaurants Cafes amp Snacks

In Cours Julien area there are numerous restaurants (around 100) for every budget and tastes I thought that instead of just simply listing everyone it was better to make a selection done by locals and based on experience These are my friends and I favoritesNotice some are not open for lunch or not open for dinner A vast majority is not open on Sundays

French2 categories the first with terraces or internal patios and the 2nd better for indoor dinner

With outdoor spaceLe Jardin drsquoagrave coteacute Meditteranean specialities salads

65 Cours Julien Tel (33)04 91 94 15 51

Le Bicok vast contemporay space cafeacute amp restaurant amp opened all day serves late Tapas in the evening often live music You will find a table easily without booking even if you are a group Pool and Snooker tables

57 Cours Julien tel 04 91 94 50 48 wwwlebicokcom

Les Pieds dans le Plat Meditteranean cuisine Pretty garden patio

2 rue Pastoret tel 04 91 48 74 15

Le Sud du Haut Southern caribbean amp spicy cuisine

80 Cours julien Tel (33)04 91 92 66 64

Le Cours en Vert Organic Salads

102 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 86 77 41 69

Les Mots des Thes Restaurant Salads tea room

92 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 58 68 20

La Picoline simple and very reasonable price

72 rue des 3 Freres Barthelemy

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Restaurants Cafes amp Snacks

In Cours Julien area there are numerous restaurants (around 100) for every budget and tastes I thought that instead of just simply listing everyone it was better to make a selection done by locals and based on experience These are my friends and I favoritesNotice some are not open for lunch or not open for dinner A vast majority is not open on Sundays

French2 categories the first with terraces or internal patios and the 2nd better for indoor dinner

With outdoor spaceLe Jardin drsquoagrave coteacute Meditteranean specialities salads

65 Cours Julien Tel (33)04 91 94 15 51

Le Bicok vast contemporay space cafeacute amp restaurant amp opened all day serves late Tapas in the evening often live music You will find a table easily without booking even if you are a group Pool and Snooker tables

57 Cours Julien tel 04 91 94 50 48 wwwlebicokcom

Les Pieds dans le Plat Meditteranean cuisine Pretty garden patio

2 rue Pastoret tel 04 91 48 74 15

Le Sud du Haut Southern caribbean amp spicy cuisine

80 Cours julien Tel (33)04 91 92 66 64

Le Cours en Vert Organic Salads

102 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 86 77 41 69

Les Mots des Thes Restaurant Salads tea room

92 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 58 68 20

La Picoline simple and very reasonable price

72 rue des 3 Freres Barthelemy

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Oogie Restaurant concept store

55 Cours Julien Tel (33) 04 91 53 10 70

Le Terroir Corse Corsican specialities

20 Place Notre dame du Mont Tel (33) 04 96 12 07 26

Histoire de Gouts Corsican specialities

11 Place Notre dame du Mont Tel (33) 04 91 42 92 03

EveningAu Vin sur Zinc

40 rue des 3 mages Tel (33) 04 91 42 63 46

Cafeacute Vian

12 Rue Vian Tel 06 64 15 41 34

La Marche agrave suivre For meat lovers favorite sirloin steak with marrow bone Booking recommended especially on week ends

12 rue Vian Tel (33) 04 91 48 16 44

Ummagumma Tapas specialities

26 rue des 3 rois Tel (33) 06 30 37 32 37

Lrsquoembuscade

1A rue Crudegravere Tel (33) 04 91 47 61 68

Le Cuisineur High quality regional cuisine the atmosphere may vary depending on the ownerrsquos and cookrsquos mood

2 rue des 3 rois Tel (33) 04 96 12 63 85

La Garbure High quality South West region specialities

9 Cours Julien Tel 04 91 47 18 01

Italian amp PizzasLa Cantinetta Excellent italian restaurant with a garden but always full booking recommended

24 Cours Julien Tel04 91481048

La Place Pizzas Terrace

13 Place Notre Dame du Mont tel 04 9142 03 27

La Mamma Pizzas

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21 rue des 3 freres Barthelemy tel 04 91 48 10 29

Thai amp IndianLan Thai

13 Rue Vian - Teacutel 04 91 37 22 30

Pavillon Thai booking recommended especially on week ends

28 rue des 3 freres Barthelemy tel 04 96 12 46 19

Le Palais de Lrsquoinde Indian Cuisine

26 Cours Julien Tel (33)04 91 47 05 93

Middle east Greek amp MiscellanousFayrouze Lebanese cuisine

62 Cours Julien Tel 04 91 48 36 30

Adonis du Liban Lebanese cuisine

12 rue des 3 rois Tel 04 91 48 00 14

la Traverseacutee du Grec Greek cuisine

17 Rue des Trois Rois Tel 04 91 48 07 30

Sidibou Simple Tunisian restaurant Couscous

4 boulevard Chave

Le Zinguinchor Senegalese cuisine

20 Rue Pastoret Tel 04 91 47 72 91

Sandwiches Ice Creams amp Fast FoodLrsquoelephant rose agrave pois blancs Homemade icecreams salads sandwiches

3 rue des 3 Rois

Fast food kebabs and snacks are available on Place Jean Jaures and Rue des 3 Mages but the best in my opinion is a white and blue food stall located on the left side of place Jean Jauresnot open in the evening

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Bars amp Night lifeBars are usually opened until 2 am

Bars

Le Bicok tapas bar restaurant live music Pool and Snooker tables

57 Cours Julien tel 04 91 94 50 48 check website for events wwwlebicokcom

Le Champ de Mars old fashioned bar grungy very lively and boozy

12 rue Poggioli Tel 04 91 42 51 87

Le Bar de la plaine the local OM football team supporters bar Usually very crowded Djs good funky music

57 Place Jean Jaures 04 91 47 50 18

LrsquoExcuse

Place Jean Jaures

Le petit Nice Very large terrace

28 Place Jean Jaures

Les Maraichers

next to Place Jean Jaures 100 rue Curiol Tel 04 91 48 44 89

Le Petit Pernod nice shady terrace

30 rue des 3 mages

Point Barre also useful in case you need to buy tobacco - Sometimes live music

14 rue des 3 Mages

For football addicts and during the World Cup on place Notre Dame du Mont all the cafes there put large TV screens outside Really fun atmosphere like if you were in a stadium

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21 rue des 3 freres Barthelemy tel 04 91 48 10 29

Thai amp IndianLan Thai

13 Rue Vian - Teacutel 04 91 37 22 30

Pavillon Thai booking recommended especially on week ends

28 rue des 3 freres Barthelemy tel 04 96 12 46 19

Le Palais de Lrsquoinde Indian Cuisine

26 Cours Julien Tel (33)04 91 47 05 93

Middle east Greek amp MiscellanousFayrouze Lebanese cuisine

62 Cours Julien Tel 04 91 48 36 30

Adonis du Liban Lebanese cuisine

12 rue des 3 rois Tel 04 91 48 00 14

la Traverseacutee du Grec Greek cuisine

17 Rue des Trois Rois Tel 04 91 48 07 30

Sidibou Simple Tunisian restaurant Couscous

4 boulevard Chave

Le Zinguinchor Senegalese cuisine

20 Rue Pastoret Tel 04 91 47 72 91

Sandwiches Ice Creams amp Fast FoodLrsquoelephant rose agrave pois blancs Homemade icecreams salads sandwiches

3 rue des 3 Rois

Fast food kebabs and snacks are available on Place Jean Jaures and Rue des 3 Mages but the best in my opinion is a white and blue food stall located on the left side of place Jean Jauresnot open in the evening

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Bars amp Night lifeBars are usually opened until 2 am

Bars

Le Bicok tapas bar restaurant live music Pool and Snooker tables

57 Cours Julien tel 04 91 94 50 48 check website for events wwwlebicokcom

Le Champ de Mars old fashioned bar grungy very lively and boozy

12 rue Poggioli Tel 04 91 42 51 87

Le Bar de la plaine the local OM football team supporters bar Usually very crowded Djs good funky music

57 Place Jean Jaures 04 91 47 50 18

LrsquoExcuse

Place Jean Jaures

Le petit Nice Very large terrace

28 Place Jean Jaures

Les Maraichers

next to Place Jean Jaures 100 rue Curiol Tel 04 91 48 44 89

Le Petit Pernod nice shady terrace

30 rue des 3 mages

Point Barre also useful in case you need to buy tobacco - Sometimes live music

14 rue des 3 Mages

For football addicts and during the World Cup on place Notre Dame du Mont all the cafes there put large TV screens outside Really fun atmosphere like if you were in a stadium

15

Bars amp Night lifeBars are usually opened until 2 am

Bars

Le Bicok tapas bar restaurant live music Pool and Snooker tables

57 Cours Julien tel 04 91 94 50 48 check website for events wwwlebicokcom

Le Champ de Mars old fashioned bar grungy very lively and boozy

12 rue Poggioli Tel 04 91 42 51 87

Le Bar de la plaine the local OM football team supporters bar Usually very crowded Djs good funky music

57 Place Jean Jaures 04 91 47 50 18

LrsquoExcuse

Place Jean Jaures

Le petit Nice Very large terrace

28 Place Jean Jaures

Les Maraichers

next to Place Jean Jaures 100 rue Curiol Tel 04 91 48 44 89

Le Petit Pernod nice shady terrace

30 rue des 3 mages

Point Barre also useful in case you need to buy tobacco - Sometimes live music

14 rue des 3 Mages

For football addicts and during the World Cup on place Notre Dame du Mont all the cafes there put large TV screens outside Really fun atmosphere like if you were in a stadium

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Wine Barsserve also food

Le Mesopotamia

14 rue des 3 Mages

La Butte Rouge

11 Rue des Trois Mages tel 04 91 47 29 66

Live Music amp DanceFor schedules please check the websites

Le Lounge electro

42 rue des 3 Rois Tel 04 91 42 57 93 httpwwwmyspacecomlelounge13006

Cubaila cafeacute Restaurant Bar Club for cuban and salsa music

40 rue des 3 Rois Tel 04 91 48 97 48 httpwwwcubailacafefr

El ache de Cuba salsa music

40 rue des 3 Rois Tel 04 91 48 97 48 httpwwwelachedecubacom

La Machine agrave Coudre Live Rock music not exactly in the area but not far

6 rue Jean Roque Tel 04 91 48 97 48 httpwwwlamachineacoudrecom

Le Cafeacute Julien inside Espace Julien

9 Cours Julien - Tel 04 91 24 34 10 httpwwwespace-juliencomfraffiche

LrsquoIntermediaire live music

Place Jean Jaures Tel 04 91 48 07 30

Dan Racing live local rock music

17 rue Poggioli httpwwwdan-racingtk

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