
At the end of 2024, Time Out magazine published a ranking of the 38 coolest neighborhoods in the world. When we opened the web page, we proudly found Notre Dame Du Mont in first place! Ahead of neighborhoods in Indonesia, Australia and the USA! Although it’s true that it’s one of Marseille’ s most fashionable neighborhoods. We tell you more about the reasons behind this local success, which has been exported internationally.
Notre Dame du Mont, the coolest neighborhood in the world
To compile this ranking, Time Out magazine conducted a survey that goes beyond appearances. Because theworld’s most vibrant and captivating neighborhoods are much more than just “hipster hubs”; they’re places that embody the essence of their cities – all concentrated in a lively, easily walkable district!
To compile this annual ranking, Time Out called in the real experts: an international team of editors and local correspondents. They evaluated the best places to eat and drink, get cultured, discover the arts and live together… And that’s how many there are in this lively area of the Phocaean city!
Once dominated by the charm of Vauban, Marseille has seen its inhabitants migrate to the rebellious Notre-Dame-du-Mont district. At the same time, it’s hard not to fall under the spell of this colorful area whose alleyways are covered in graffiti (it’s almost the new Brooklyn)! With its staircases leading down from the Cours Julien, this neighborhood is now a lively mix of newcomers and locals. Once an artists’ quarter, it now boasts a laid-back vibe, with an impressive concentration of galleries, lively restaurants, community stores and quirky spots hidden behind pizza trucks!