Exhibition: 30 years of Euroméditerranée

30 years of urban transformation celebrated in pictures

Since 1995, Euroméditerranée has been the driving force behind an urban revolution in Marseille. From the retreat of the A7 motorway to the creation of the Arenc district, the EPAEM has transformed former industrial port areas into a sustainable, innovative and attractive place to live. To mark its 30th anniversary, the EPAEM is putting on a brand new exhibition entitled “30 years, 30 places”.

Conceived with historian Judith Aziza, the exhibition highlights the major stages of this titanic project at 30 emblematic sites, including the Belle de Mai, La Joliette, Smartseille and Les Crottes. A whole part of Marseille’s contemporary history is revealed through images, films, models and archive objects.

A free immersion in the heart of Marseille’s renewal

Open free of charge every day from 10am to 7pm, the exhibition is taking place at Docks Village, a symbolic site for the renewal of La Joliette. Once a port warehouse, this historic building embodies the philosophy of the Euroméditerranée project: to enhance heritage while integrating it into a forward-looking city.

At the same time, panels installed on the gates of the “Port de Marseille Fos” (on boulevard Jacques Saadé) complete the tour and extend the open-air experience.

30 places to tell a different story of Marseille

Through “30 Years, 30 Places”, Euroméditerranée offers a unique look at the evolution of Marseille. Each of the sites presented reflects a major challenge: sustainable housing, architectural innovation, the return of nature to the city and the reinvention of public spaces. The exhibition also gives pride of place to personal accounts and memories, highlighting the impact of these transformations on the daily lives of the people of Marseille.

It’s also an opportunity to point out that this vast project, far from complete, continues to shape the future: new public infrastructures such as a media library, a 16-hectare park and a swimming pool will be built in the coming years, notably on the Euromed 2 site between Bougainville and Gèze.

Practical information

Venue: Docks Village – Atrium 10.1, 10 place de la Joliette – Entrée B, rue des Docks, Marseille
Dates : From 2 June 2025 to 31 October 2025
Times: Daily, 10am to 7pm
Admission: Free