From coffee shops to neo-bistros, the culinary scene is buzzing in Marseille. Among these hotspots, a new spot is already the talk of the town. From July 14 to August 9, Air France is setting up shop in Marseille with a pop-up restaurant perched high above the Mediterranean. The airline invites you to sample Air France’s long-haul Business Class menus — —crafted by an exceptional culinary team. A unique gastronomic escape, usually reserved for in-flight dining. Fasten your seatbelts: here’s more about this high-flying experience, available for just one month.
A unique experience, just like on a plane
The venue is the Cercle des Nageurs in Marseille, where the Air France pop-up restaurant is making a stop after several successful editions on the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann and at the Palais de Tokyo. In this exceptional setting, with its breathtaking view, you’ll already feel yourself drifting away, as if flying over the Mediterranean Sea. A different way to enjoythe Business Class dining experience…without even leaving the ground!
When it comes to the menu, Air France has called on the very best. At the helm are Michelin-starred chef Régis Marcon and pastry chef Nina Métayer, named the world’s best pastry chef in 2024. The wine selection is curated by Xavier Thuizat, France’s best sommelier of 2022 .
Embark on a journey of French excellence
The culinary experience begins with a “Business Quintessence” cocktail, created by mixologist Matthias Giroud, or a glass of champagne. The journey then continues on your plate with a gourmet tour of France: duck lasagna, salmon and shrimp royale, veal with risotto and morel mushroom sauce, or ratatouille cake with basil. The meal concludes on a high note with a lemon-verbena dessert or a crunchy hazelnut-caramel treat. These refined options are enhanced by an exclusive selection of wines and champagnes.
Crafted from local and seasonal ingredients, this gastronomic experience showcases the French art of living, Air France’s signature. A celebration of French taste, elegance, and savoir-faire, brought by the airline to every corner of the world.
A gourmet stopover to book right away, so you can end your trip with your feet on the ground but your taste buds already somewhere else.
Air France Pop-Up Restaurant
📍 Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille – 140/150 Boulevard Charles Livon, 13007 Marseille
📅 Open July 14 through August 9, 2026 (except Mondays), from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., by reservation only
💶 Menu for €98—includes a Business cocktail or a glass of champagne
