The Passedat villa has held the corniche Kennedy for three generations, with the Mediterranean entering through every window.
Le Petit Nice - Passedat
From
761.94 €
“Three-Michelin-star restaurant facing the calanques, run by Gérald Passedat since 1980.”
Le Petit Nice - Passedat occupies a 1917 villa clinging to the corniche, feet in the water, facing the Frioul islands. We come here for Gérald Passedat's table, three stars since 2008, and to sleep above the Mediterranean. The rooms are classic, some small for the standing, but all open onto the sea. The overflow pool overlooks the rocks, the spa is confidential. From 761,94 € a night, it's expensive for Marseille, but the view and the cuisine justify the rate. The service is family-run, without unnecessary formality. An address for gastronomes who accept to pay for the view and the name ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Le Petit Nice to gastronomy lovers seeking an exceptional table with a view, who accept sleeping in a classic hotel for the privilege. It is an address for couples in their fifties and older, anniversaries, marriage proposals, business lunches that want to impress. Families are accepted but the clientele remains predominantly adult, here for the table.
The building
Architecture and interiors
Belle Époque villa built in 1917, acquired by the Passedat family in 1917 and converted into a hotel-restaurant. White Provençal architecture with blue shutters, clinging to the corniche Kennedy between Endoume and the calanques. Classic interiors progressively refurbished, light marbles, lacquered woodwork, Rubelli fabrics. Sixteen rooms spread over three levels, from 22 to 45 m², all sea-facing with terrace or balcony.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The restaurant Le Petit Nice is Gérald Passedat's domain, three Michelin stars since 2008, Mediterranean cuisine centred on rock fish and wild herbs. Panoramic dining room with bay windows over the sea, terrace service in summer. Tasting menu from 195 €, wine list focused on Provence and Rhône. Breakfast served in room or on the terrace, room service available midday and evening.
Highlights
- Three-Michelin-star restaurant, Mediterranean cuisine by Gérald Passedat
- 1917 villa by the sea, direct access to the rocks and calanques
- Overflow pool facing the Frioul islands, heated seawater
- 16 rooms and suites, all with panoramic sea view
- Spa with Carita treatments, sauna and hammam overlooking the Mediterranean
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Marseille
Le Petit Nice stands on the corniche Kennedy, 4 km south of the Vieux-Port, in the residential district of Endoume. Direct access to the Marseille calanques via the coastal path, plage des Catalans 1.5 km away. No metro nearby, taxi or car required, private parking on site. The neighbourhood is quiet, bourgeois, very little tourist traffic, with a permanent view over the islands and the open sea.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Admitted on request, conditions and supplement to be confirmed at booking.
- Parking
- Free private parking on site, limited spaces, reservation advised.
- Pool
- Outdoor overflow pool, heated seawater, open April-October.
- Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests, lift, adapted rooms on request.
- Restaurant
- Reservation required, smart dress required in the evening, no shorts or flip-flops.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available throughout
Private parking
Spa and wellness centre
Parking on site
Family rooms
Beachfront
Free Wi-Fi connection
Pets allowed
Location
Where Le Petit Nice - Passedat is located
Exact address
Le Petit Nice - Passedat
Address
17 rue des Braves
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