Located in a cute square just off the old vieux port, surrounded by other bars restaurants, Les…read moreArcenaulX stands outs by its cute decor, a converted/part time book store and by its excellent food. We had the meal of the day ~(50euro)-starter+steak/veggies+dessert and the bouillabaisse which was very good. The service was good, the food was good, everyone around us was enjoying their meals and time. Also, the price was relatively decent. Hard to give anything less than a 5. Would come back and would recommend.

We came for the bouillabaisse, but enjoyed a lovely lunch! Nice atmosphere with indoor or outdoor…read moreseating. This would be a great spot for a group, as the inside is quite large. Excellent wine choice. Butter spread was phenomenal. Fish in bouillon was very fresh, but they did not have a catch of the day when we visited, which seemed odd. Staff was kind and accommodating.

Stumbled upon this extremely quaint and charming tea shop since the original breakfast place we…read morewanted to go to was closed for vacation. The inside of the shop is filled with books and old records. However, there was plenty of outdoor seating; I'm so glad we had the opportunity to sit down here. They have teas from all over the world and homemade tea as well. The tea shop owner was very friendly. If you want something very light, have a desire to take in France, and want to chat with friends, this is the place to stop by at. I wish the states had more places like this.

While the sun-filled terrace was tempting, I opted for table indoors with my companion in order to…read moreavoid carrying on a conversation in shades. You don't really have that problem in Paris since the skies are so grey, but it's true, talking to someone you first meet while wearing shades can come off as a little bit snob. So inside the charming, book-filled cafe at a cute corner table, I followed my companion's lead and ordered a home made ice tea not expecting much but it was fantastic.Thirst-quenching, well-dosed and just a wee bit sweet, I downed it and immediately ordered another.

From the owner: la librairie des voyageurs Idéal pour ceux qui ont des envies d'ailleurs, cette librairie propose…read moredes cartes, des plans, des guides, de tous les pays et toutes les villes du monde.

This has become my husband's favorite bookstore in Marseille. A wonderful selection. Easy to get to…read moreand friendly staff. Be sure to check it out for yourselves.

From the owner: Une libairie pour les amoureux de la littérature L'odeur du temps est une enseigne de goût, qui…read moresait mettre en avant les grands romans de la littérature contemporaine comme les classiques. Un rayon important de philosophie et de psychanalyse réjouira les étudiants ou les praticiens. La poésie contemporaine a son rayon elle aussi. On y trouve également des revues.

From the owner: Librairie anglaise et italienne Ici c'est le royaume de la littérature anglo-saxonne et italienne…read more On trouve toutes sortes d'ouvrages dans ces deux langues : dictionnaires unilingues bien sûr, romans, guides touristiques... De quoi faire le bonheur des jeunes filles au pair en mal du pays.

From the owner: Une grande librairie sur la Canebière Il serait étonnant qu'ici vous ne trouviez pas votre bonheur…read more Cette grande librairie située en haut de la Canebière propose un large choix de livres : romans, scolaires, livres d'art... Maupetit organise également des rencontres, débats et conférences avec des écrivains. L'agenda est à consulter sur place.