Marseille · Pointe Rouge · 13008
The l'Estéou Journal
Our articles on the cuisine of the sea, coastal fishing and life at Pointe Rouge. Recipes, pointers and good addresses, written from our terrace facing the harbour.
What you'll find here
The l'Estéou Journal gathers what we tell our guests every day: how to recognise truly fresh fish, what sets a traditional bouillabaisse apart from a fish soup, why aïoli is not rouille, and how the Pointe Rouge went from a fishing hamlet to a marina.
Every article is written by the restaurant team, at 1 Avenue de la Pointe Rouge, in the 8th arrondissement of Marseille. Practical guides, seasonal pointers, neighbourhood history and ideas for meals to share: enough to prepare your visit, or simply to know Marseille cooking better.
Our articles
- Sauces
The difference between aïoli and rouille
Aïoli or rouille? Two Provençal sauces not to be confused: ingredients, colour, taste and what to serve them with.
Read the article - Tradition
What is a traditional bouillabaisse?
Rockfish, saffron broth, rouille and a two-part service: the true Marseille dish explained simply.
Read the article - Neighbourhood
History of Pointe Rouge, from fishing village to harbour
From a fishermen's hamlet and its cabanons to the large marina of the 13008: the story of a Marseille neighbourhood.
Read the article - Groups
Ideas for a group meal in Marseille
Team lunch, dinner with friends, family gathering: our ideas for meals to share, facing the sea.
Read the article - Where to go
Where to eat fresh fish in Marseille?
How to spot a genuine fish restaurant, what to look for, and why the menu should follow the daily catch.
Read the article - Fishing
How is the fish of Pointe Rouge caught?
Small-scale coastal fishing, early morning trips, lines, nets and pots: where the day's catch comes from.
Read the article - Family
Grilled fish or wood-fired pizza?
The wood oven and the grill live side by side at Pointe Rouge: how to build a meal that suits everyone.
Read the article - Private hire
How do you hire a restaurant privately in Marseille?
Capacity, formats, lead times and how it unfolds: the complete guide to booking a seafront room or terrace.
Read the article - Discover
What to do at Pointe Rouge in Marseille?
Swimming and the beach, the marina, the sailing base, trips out to the calanques and dinner facing the sunset.
Read the article - Guide
Which fish should you eat in Marseille?
Sea bream, sea bass, John Dory, red mullet and red tuna: a guide to Mediterranean species and their seasons.
Read the article - Recipe
The Marseille aïoli recipe
Crushed garlic, olive oil, an emulsion whisked by hand: the gestures, the proportions and the spirit of the grand aïoli.
Read the article - Experience
How to book a sea fishing trip in Marseille?
When to set out, how to choose your format, book your place and prepare your day leaving from Pointe Rouge.
Read the article - Local fare
Marseille specialities worth tasting
Bouillabaisse, aïoli, fish from the market, seafood and sweet treats: the gourmet guide to the Marseille table.
Read the article - Guide
How can you tell if a fish is fresh? The 6 signs that never lie
Eye, gills, smell, flesh, scales and firmness: learn to judge a fish's freshness yourself, a skill distinct from where it was caught.
Read the article - Discover
How to get to Pointe Rouge in Marseille: access, parking & transport
The 100% practical guide (car, bus, bike, boat, where to park) that neither “What to do” nor “History” of Pointe Rouge cover, written for the visitor who has already decided to come.
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Carry on the visit
After the reading, the table. Discover the restaurant, its menu and its terrace a few metres from the water.
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