You’ve been in a relationship for ages and want to rekindle the flame? You’ve just met someone who makes your heart skip a beat and you want to show off to this new crush? Whether we’re talking about a budding romance or a serious relationship, we need to nurture our couples with romance-worthy dates. Here are 5 ideas for a romantic date in Marseille.
1. A sublime Candlelight concert
The Candlelight experience, with concerts lit by a candlelit Front stalls, promises to be an emotionally rich experience for two. Always in exceptional venues, enjoy the sounds of music by the greatest classical and contemporary composers. Whether you like jazz, film music, classical or pop, give your other half a ticket for the Candlelight concert of your choice and enjoy a romantic and original date together.
2. An unusual blindfold dinner with Dining in The Dark
Because there’s more to life than the traditional candlelit dinner, romance can just as easily go hand in hand with novel sensory experiences. Marseille Secrète has come up with THE unusual plan to quench your thirst for the unknown. Dining in the Dark is a blind dinner to share as a couple or with your new date to blow their minds (not literally)… See you on September 20 at La Délicatesse restaurant.
3. The classic but unstoppable dinner in a romantic restaurant
Who said candlelit dinners were only for Valentine’s Day? Chic restaurants and romantic gourmet dinners can be enjoyed all year round in Marseille. And if you’re in any doubt about which address to choose to make the most of your day, here’s a guide for you list of the “wow” restaurants where you can (re)win the one you love in a jiffy. As a bonus, we even offer you the chance to discover a cheap Michelin Guide restaurant to really pull out all the stops.
4. Paint a masterpiece at the Neon Brush workshop: Paint in the Dark
Neon Brush offers an immersive artistic experience, exploring creativity in the dark. With a glass in hand, let the artist in you express himself on canvas, with fluorescent paints shining under UV lamps. A unique rendez-vous where painting becomes a sensory adventure, freeing the imagination without visual constraints. You don’t have to be Picasso, a professional artist will be on hand to help you create a masterpiece.
5. Enjoy a drink in one of Marseille’s most beautiful rooftops
Sometimes a single cocktail is enough to flood you with love. And because the setting counts too, you might as well sip your Spritz on a rooftop overlooking the Phocaean city. For a romantic reunion over a drink, while you lose your gaze in her eyes and the panorama, here’s the way to do it our selection of flat roofs in Marseille.
6. A beautiful hand-in-hand stroll at sunset
Perhaps we’ve seen too many rosewater films. But wouldn’t sunset be the best time for a first kiss or a fiery declaration? But be careful where you place it. To make sure you don’t get the wrong idea, Marseille Secrète has put together a list of best spots to admire the sunset!
7. Let off steam at the cinema with Écran Pop
Are you a film fan? Karaoke fan? Say no more… With l’Écran Pop as a date, say goodbye to blanks and awkward moments(at least in your conversations) and sing along with the one you love about cinema’s most iconic films. Bohemian Rhapsody, Mamma Mia!, Grease... Relive the classics with a twist, including a costume contest!
8. Enjoy brunch at Mx Maison Yellow
Who doesn’t love a good brunch? Between sweet and savory dishes, coffee and mimosa, it’s the perfect meal for getting to know someone. And by chance, mx Maison Yellow Brunch offers incredible food and drinks every Sunday. Bonus: most of them are all-you-can-eat! You can extend the moment if you feel a connection to explore.
9. Visit one of the many exhibitions
Marseille is packed with museums and exhibitions. So why not add a little culture to your romantic dates? Discover our selection of the best of the city and wow your date with your artistic knowledge (or be wowed by hers).