Calanque de la Triperie, Mediterranean inlet in Marseille's 9th arrondissement, France

Calanque de la Triperie is a natural cove in Marseille where white limestone cliffs drop steeply into the Mediterranean, creating sheltered waters. The site is defined by its rocky shores and clear water that invite swimming and exploration.

The cove served for centuries as a fishing location for local communities and contributed to Marseille's maritime trade development. The region saw human use and settlement long before modern times.

The name comes from local fishing traditions, and the cove draws visitors who swim and explore the rock formations. The setting still reflects the maritime heritage that defines this part of Marseille.

The cove cannot be reached on foot: it is enclosed by tall vertical cliffs forming a bowl exposed to local winds. It is visible only by boat or from the plateau of Cap Morgiou along the blue hiking trail no. 1.

The cave beneath the cove is named after Henri Cosquer, the diver who reported its entrance in 1985; the paintings were only recognised in 1991. Its original mouth lies about 37 metres underwater, so the decorated walls cannot be seen from the surface. A replica, Cosquer Méditerranée, opened in Marseille in 2022.