Marseille, its funny cube and its pedestrian Old Port

A strange cube has appeared in the Old Port of Marseille, now dedicated primarily to pedestrians. The new phase of work in the sector is coming to an end and Marseille is preparing to celebrate the Euro. The Belle Vue hotel tells you everything about these two devices! 

A cube for the round ball!

The famous Cube, called the M cube, is intended to accommodate information for the duration of theEuro 2016 football.

Like Pavillon M on Place Bargemon during MP2013, European capital of culture, it centralizes information and events during the Euro.

Football fans will be able to find out about the sporting competition and the events which are organized in parallel.
A synthetic lawn is provided outside. Broadcasts of clips on Marseille, its neighborhoods, its shops, and its museums are programmed.

Cube M is open from 9 a.m. to 19 p.m., every day, from June 6 to July 7.

50% fewer vehicles for Old Port traffic

The second phase of the pedestrianization of the Old Port is completed. Almost… the promise is to finish before Euro 2016. The first phase allowed you to enjoy a pedestrian zone at the foot of thehotel Belle Vue, La Caravelle bar-restaurant and to have a superb terrace where you can have lunch or a drink with the Belle Vue counter !

The barriers of the nautical companies have been removed to allow tourists and Marseille residents to reclaim the water.

The chosen granite covering must facilitate the installation of gentle movements.

Thus, new cycle paths must make it possible to reach the area by bike or on foot. Catalan beach which has also undergone a major makeover with the creation of a new seaside promenade.
And as a result, the buses should circulate better, which will allow you to reach the beach and the Palais du Pharo.

umbrella of the old port
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