Marseille, the Côte Bleue, Cassis and La Ciotat offer houses, villas and apartments with views over the Mediterranean. In Marseille, views over the bay are concentrated in the 7th and 8th arrondissements, along the Corniche Kennedy and as far as the calanques. This page brings together the sea view properties offered by the agency.
In the 7th arrondissement (13007), the Corniche Kennedy follows the coastline for nearly 3 km, from the Catalans to the Prado beaches. Endoume, the Vallon des Auffes and Malmousque open onto the bay, with Notre-Dame de la Garde and the Frioul islands in the landscape. Here you will find townhouses, hillside properties and upper-floor apartments.
The Roucas Blanc, in the 7th, offers a commanding view over the bay. It is home to villas and architect-designed houses.
In the 8th arrondissement (13008), the coastline stretches from the Pointe Rouge to the Goudes and Callelongue, at the gateway to the calanques. The view opens onto the open sea rather than the bay. The connection to the sea is immediate.
The table below summarises the view and the types of property found in each area.
| Area | Main view | Properties you will find |
|---|---|---|
| Corniche Kennedy, Catalans | Bay, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Frioul | Upper-floor apartments, townhouses |
| Endoume, Vallon des Auffes, Malmousque | Bay and small harbours | Townhouses, hillside properties |
| Roucas Blanc | Bay, commanding view | Villas, architect-designed houses |
| Pointe Rouge, Goudes, Callelongue | Open sea and calanques | Houses and villas close to the shore |
The three expressions describe different properties. Telling them apart avoids viewing properties that do not match your search.
The choice depends first on your way of life.
House. It offers a private outdoor space and a view that is often commanding, with terraces and gardens. To go further, see our pages on buying a house in Marseille and villas for sale in Marseille.
Villa. It suits projects that call for space and privacy, with a larger plot than a townhouse.
Apartment. It suits city living, with a high floor, a terrace or rooftop terrace and shops close by. Penthouses occupy the top floor of the building. Details of the areas and properties are on our sea view apartments in Marseille page.
Several criteria set two properties of the same size apart:
The rarity of a location weighs as much as these criteria. It is specific to each stretch of coastline.
The agency also offers sea view properties on the Côte Bleue, in Cassis and in La Ciotat. The coves of the Côte Bleue and the calanques of Cassis offer views over the Mediterranean in a village setting. For Cassis, see our villas in Cassis.
Sotheby's International Realty Marseille supports the purchase of sea view houses, villas and apartments. The team selects properties according to your criteria: area, type of view, type of property. To widen your search, see our full range of luxury real estate in Marseille.
A panoramic view takes in a wide angle of the sea. An unobstructed view has no building in front of it. A partial view shows the sea only from certain rooms or at a narrow angle.
Visit the property at different times of day and note the neighbouring buildings. Ask the town hall about planned construction and the local planning rules before you sign.
Over the bay, properties facing west and south-west enjoy sunsets over the islands.
Yes. High floors and penthouses offer terraces or rooftop terraces with sea views. Specify the floor and the outdoor space you want to refine the selection.
Yes, depending on the plot. Houses and villas with a garden or terrace are more likely to have one than apartments. Tell the agency about this criterion and it will include it in the selection.
Yes, new-build programmes with a sea view exist in Marseille. Availability changes as deliveries are made: ask the agency about current programmes.
The 7th arrondissement (13007), with Endoume, the Corniche Kennedy and the Roucas Blanc, is the closest to the city centre. The 8th (13008) extends further south, towards the Pointe Rouge and the calanques.
Yes. The portfolio includes properties on the Côte Bleue, in Cassis and in La Ciotat.
This page presents properties for sale. For a rental search, see our properties for rent.
