The perfect calm of a five-star hotel overlooking the sea. Нou are sure to find perfect contentment in one of the 16 guestrooms in the villas at Le Petit Nice. Spacious and light, they guarantee complete rest and relaxation in a simple, contemporary style.
Their finest decoration is the enchanting light that reflects off the waters of the Mediterranean just down below. Look out of the window and taste the sweetness of the moment in this luxury hotel in Provence.
HISTORY
Le Petit Nice is a long story, a family story!
"My grandfather, Germain Passedat, originally from the Quercy, bought the “Villa Corinthe” in 1917.
Renamed “Petit Nice” because of its incredible surroundings, it saw a stream of painters, poets, actors and film directors in search of some peace and quiet.
In 1954, my father, Jean-Paul, took the reins, all the while singing regularly in a number of opera houses – a passion he inherited from my grandmother, the famous opera singer Lucie Passedat. In fact I owe my first name to the opera Lakmé, by Léo Delibes…
A first star in 1977, a second in 1981, and the third in 2008: Le Petit Nice has a discreetly appealing charm and is calmly welcoming.
It’s more of a family home than a hotel or restaurant. Le Petit Nice is a seaside inn where time has stopped." - says owner.
On the edge of the terrace, hidden amongst the leaves, the 1917 is a well-kept secret where you can take your time doing absolutely nothing. The Head Barman, makes up cocktails to order, unique creations like the So Massilia (pineapple, cream of chestnut, yoghurt, rum, and lychee liqueur).
This very smart bistro is the ideal place to try out the alcohol-free cocktails to discover the Herbes de Vif, and to enjoy tapas and nibbles. Breathe a sigh of contentment. The 1917: a chic bistro just a stone’s throw from Marseille city centre.
Overlooking the sea, facing the horizon, all your senses alive to the sea, in the bright light of this three-star restaurant. Like a lookout over the Mediterranean, you survey the horizon and then sit back to enjoy a unique gastronomic experience : they go hand in hand.
Welcome to this elegant theatre designed so that you don’t miss any of the beautiful aquatic scenery stretching out lazily before your eyes.
A beautiful green setting facing the sea, with the Château d’If in the background and the Planier lighthouse in the distance. Forget about the noise and the madding crowd, this is a place for calm relaxation on a chaise longue! If there’s a swimming pool where you can cool down, who needs a spa?
The most beautiful one in the world is before you. Just a few steps to go down and you’re in the sea.
In the heart of the Le Panier quarter is this gorgeous architectural complex, built as a charity shelter for the town’s poor by local architect and sculptor Pierre Puget (1620–94), who was born just a couple of streets away.
Though it’s often overshadowed by Marseille’s multimillion euro flagship museums, this excellent art museum conceals some surprising – and impressive – finds behind its wrought-iron gates.
The icon of modern Marseille, this stunning museum explores the history, culture and civilisation of the Mediterranean region through anthropological exhibits, rotating art exhibitions and film.
This opulent 19th-century Romano-Byzantine basilica occupies Marseille’s highest point, La Garde (162m).
Ships have docked for more than 26 centuries at the city’s birthplace, the colourful old port.
LE PETIT NICE PASSEDAT
17 Rue des Braves13007 MarseilleFrance