Marseille fête la mer - Escale 5 - Catalans
A celebration highlighting Marseille’s special place in the Mediterranean and bringing its unique maritime identity to life.
This event has ended. It belongs to an archived festival programme.
About this event
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Marseille celebrates the sea along the Corniche and the entire Marseille coastline, with 8 stops and more than 40 free activities!
The goal? To give all the people of 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 about its preservation.
A major event for everyone and the whole family
ACTIVITY PROGRAM STOP 5 - CATALANS
► STEP INTO THE CIRCLE - Fun introduction to learning to swim
Organizing organization: Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille CNM
Theme: Aquatic activity Description: Free introductory swimming session for 40 Marseille children aged 7 to 12 and 40 accompanying adults. Organization: 20 children in the morning with accompanying adults, 20 children in the afternoon with accompanying adults Hours: Morning session from 10h to 12h and afternoon session from 14h to 16h Audience: Open to all with mandatory advance registration, subject to availability Good to know: Bring swim briefs/boxer-style swimwear and a towel; a swim cap will be provided to each participant. Only 1 accompanying adult is permitted. Snacks provided on site. Please arrive 5 minutes before the opening. Advance registration is mandatory and places are limited: https://www.cnmarseille.com/billetterie/
► Introduction to lifesaving
Organizing organization: AMS Croix Blanche
Theme: Water and underwater activities Description: Introductory sea-rescue workshops, open to everyone, and demonstrations by professionals. Hours: From 10h to 18h, continuously (activities last 10 to 15 min) Audience: General public, ages 10 and up Good to know: Bring a swimsuit. Registration: On site on the day.
► Urban walk and viewpoint overlooking the regatta
Organizing organization: Traverses
Theme: Culture and heritage Description: A guided walk with an anthropologist exploring how ports have evolved through reading the landscape, with a viewpoint overlooking the classic sailing-ship regatta from the Corniche. Hours: From 11h to 12h for the Catalans stop (walk departs at 9h30 from Jardin du Pharo) Audience: General public Good to know: Meet at Catalans beach, above the beach, next to the Rue des Catalans entrance, opposite Rue Papety. Wear suitable walking shoes and bring water. 20 places. Registration: By email at traverses.contact@gmail.com