Les Goudes

Les Goudes is a neighborhood at Marseille's southern edge, featuring a working fishing harbor with small houses arranged along steep streets that descend toward the water. Fishing boats typically line the waterfront, creating the visual center of daily activity in the area.

Industrial factories producing soda, lead, and sulfur shaped the area from the early 1800s through the mid-20th century, driving Marseille's economic expansion. As these industries declined, the neighborhood returned to its roots as a fishing village.

Fishing traditions remain visible in daily harbor activities, where boats are maintained and seafood restaurants line the waterfront. The community's rhythm follows the pace of coastal life and the sea's daily rhythms.

The area is served by RTM bus number 20 and maritime shuttle connections running year-round between central Marseille and the neighborhood. The steep terrain makes walking shoes with good traction advisable when navigating the streets.

The neighborhood marks the terminus of Marseille's coastal road, and locals call it 'the end of the Marseille world' to reflect this geographic boundary. Beyond this point, the shoreline transitions to wild, undeveloped coastline rather than urban development.