Annulé - Marseille fête la mer - Escale 1 - Corbière
A festival celebrating Marseille’s unique place in the Mediterranean and bringing its distinctive maritime identity to life.
This event has ended. It belongs to an archived festival programme.
About this event
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Marseille fête la mer takes place along the Corniche and the entire Marseille coastline, with 8 stops and more than 40 free activities!
The goal? To give everyone in Marseille the chance to discover their coastline, the richness of their maritime heritage, its history and the many activities connected with the sea, while raising awareness of the need to protect it.
A major event for everyone and the whole family
ACTIVITIES PROGRAM STOP 1 - CORBIÈRE WATER SPORTS CENTER
► Newfoundland dog rescue demonstration
Organizing organization: Club canin des maîtres-chiens sauveteurs aquatiques Terre-Neuve 13
Theme: Boating and underwater activities Description: Sea rescue demonstration by trained dogs. The public can take part in the exercises by being towed by the dogs. Times: From 10:30am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm Audience: Everyone Accessible and inclusive: Yes (assistance from another person) Please note: To participate in the water: you must be able to swim, and wear a swimsuit or wetsuit and closed-toe shoes Registration: Open access
► Introduction to sea kayaking
Organizing organization: Le Grand Bleu
Theme: Boating and underwater activities Description: A 45-minute sea kayaking session supervised by a qualified instructor Times: Sessions at 10am, 10:45am ,11:30am,1 3h15,1 4h00, 14H45? 15h30 and 16h15 (duration: 45 min) Audience: Everyone, ages 7 and up Accessible and inclusive: Yes Please note: Closed-toe shoes are required (no Crocs, flip-flops or slides). 8 people per session. Registration: On site on the day. If a session is full, you can register for a later session.
► Discover the collective sailing boat
Organizing organization: City of Marseille, Municipal Sailing Center
Theme: Boating and underwater activities Description: A trip aboard a collective sailing boat (Echo 90) in the Bay of Marseille to discover sailing as a crew. Times: Departures at 10:30am / 1:15pm / 2:45pm / 4:15pm (duration: 1h30) Audience: Everyone, ages 6 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult) Accessible and inclusive: Yes (for any specific requests, write to accueil-snfa@marseille.fr) Please note: 10 people per trip. Registration: On site at the information and registration point at the entrance to the base, at least 30 minutes before departure.