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Bouillabaisse in Marseilles


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#1 jeffperez62

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 12:33 PM

I have benn told that there are many bad versions to be found in town. What restaurant in town makes the best/most traditional version.

I will be in Marseille soon and I would love to experience the "real deal"
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#2 Holly Moore

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 12:45 PM

Le Charte de la Bouillabaisse Marseillaise sets the standards for bouillabaisse in Marseilles. These are the restaurants that subscribe to the charter.

I settled on Le Miramar and highly recommend the experience. Locals say there are better (less expensive, perhaps), but Le Miramar is convenient, right off the harbor and served my bouillabaisse with proper pomp, ceremony and ingredients.
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#3 pkeibel

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 12:54 PM

A friend who lived in Marseille for years recommended L'Epuisette and they also subscribe to the charter. We ate there this past October and were overwhelmed by the bouillabaisse. Besides the view from the restaurant alone is worth it

#4 cigalechanta

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 01:04 PM

without a doubt, Chez Fonfon
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