Corniche du Président-John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy

The Corniche extends 3.7 kilometers along the Mediterranean coast from Les Catalans beach to Promenade Georges Pompidou, offering views of the Frioul archipelago.

Between 1848 and 1863, this pathway transformed into a road, with major expansions occurring from 1954 to 1968 during Mayor Gaston Defferre's administration.

The street received its name in 1963 following President Kennedy's assassination, featuring numerous restaurants and the traditional fishing port of Vallon des Auffes.

Multiple access points connect the Corniche to public transportation, with regular bus services running along its length from early morning until late evening.

A continuous concrete bench stretches nearly three kilometers along the Corniche, making it one of the longest public seating installations in Europe.

Location: 7th arrondissement of Marseille

Part of: Marseille road network

Shares border with: avenue du Colonel-Serot, boulevard des Dardanelles, boulevard de la Rade, rue Malmousque, rue Victor-Maurel, rue Georges-Saint-Martin, escalier du Vallon des Auffes, rue Boudouresque, rue Pierre-Mouren, avenue Edmond-Oraison, rue Capitaine-Dessemond, rue des Catalans, avenue de la Corse, traverse Clastrier, boulevard Augustin-Cieussa, traverse Pey, rue des Pêcheurs, rue Général-Cartaux, traverse Sainte-Hélène, promenade Georges-Pompidou, chemin du Roucas Blanc, chemin du Vallon de l'Oriol, traverse de la Baudille, chemin de la Batterie, place Paul-Ricard, chemin du Pont

GPS coordinates: 43.27730,5.35661

Latest update: September 23, 2025 12:28