10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Marseille

The Municipal Odéon Théâtre is a historic performing arts venue in the heart of the Marseille city centre that offers a wide range of live entertainment shows. It was originally a movie theater that opened in 1923 and lasted until 1996 when it made its transition to the current performing arts venue. Here you can see everything from the Three French Tenors to 'Pinocchio', light opera and traditional stage plays. If you're looking for a night at the theater, the Municipal Odéon Théâtre may well have something to entertain and thrill.

Bar de la Relève is in the heart of the Saint-Victor district and stands out from surrounding bars with a bohemian bourgeois atmosphere, great beverages and laid-back surroundings. Here the tables spill out into the streets and you can enjoy elegant but casual indoor cocktails or craft beverages right on the sidewalk. This is the place to be if you're into the artsy side of France, or if you're just into people watching. The bar is located 15 minutes from the city centre and just blocks away from the waterfront, so it's a quick jaunt for a romantic walk along the shore.

Café de la Plage is a terrace bar on the beach facing the ocean where you can get a gorgeous view of the sunset while sipping fruit cocktails. It's located just south of the city centre and is popular among the young and hip crowd, so it's something of a party atmosphere. This is the place to come for tanned bodies, loud music and dancing, and for those looking to see and be seen. The specialty cocktails are on the sweet side, but you'll also find a solid selection of beer and wine for those whose palate runs to different flavors.

Le Bazar is a club that's geared toward the younger set in their late teens and early 20s and features themed nights and outdoor dancing. It's located near the Parc du 26ème Centenaire and is open from October through April for indoor partying and from May through September for outdoor dancing under the stars. Among the most popular events held weekly is the Thursday kitsch night that features '80s- and '90s-themed music and activities. The venue even offers its own ice bar. It's a clubbing adventure for the younger nightlife set looking to enjoy the trendiest top hits combined with old-school dance music.

Carry Nation is dedicated to evoking the spirit of prohibition and is deliberately difficult to find in a clandestine location with a real 1920s speakeasy-type vibe. The bar is hidden behind a plain-looking shop with a secret door in the back. You'll also need a secret code to get in. The end result is a real authentic vibe. After you find the place, you can enjoy their classic and specialty cocktails, but no food will be found, just liquor. The only way to get in, however, is to book your evening. The bar offers no hours and no address. Only by contacting them can you get the code, the hours and the location.

Le Trolleybus is located in a building along the old port dating to the 17th century that was originally a weapons store and offers 3 different clubs with a range of distinct vibes. Here you can enjoy a more refined experience at the whiskey bar, head for a dance club or enjoy the latest in underground punk rock. Each floor has a different experience, and the musical styles here range from house and electro to soul, funk, pop and rock. No matter what your tastes in beverages or music, you're sure to find something to love about the experience here.

The Opéra de Marseille is colloquially known as the Opéra Municipal and is a city opera company located in a historic building dating to 1924. Marseille was the second city in France to have its own opera house, with the original house being built in 1685 and a subsequent theater built in 1787 that was destroyed in a fire. The current theater in the heart of the city centre, which replaced the second, seats 1,800 people in a classic urn shape with a gallery, 2 balconies and 3 rows of box seats. It also preserves historic elements of its predecessor including the box office and stone colonnade. It has been described as an art deco temple.

Dock des Suds is a shining beacon of the multicultural heart of Marseille offering the best in world music performed by some of the biggest stars from across the globe. You won't find just Top 40 dance or rock music here. Rather, you'll see artists drawn from every variety of music and locale from South Korean K-pop artists to music from Cameroon. You'll find the heart and soul of local color here and an unbeatable music scene that's unlike any other venue in the city. For those looking to experience something a little different in Marseille, this club might introduce you to a new favorite music style in the heart of the city centre.

Espace Julien is a live performance venue specializing in contemporary acts with an eclectic lineup of multicultural music from up-and-coming locals to world music, jazz and hip-hop. Not only does this venue in the city centre showcase outstanding music acts, but it also offers rehearsal space and lessons to burgeoning artists and hosts a multitude of cultural events throughout the year. The onsite cafe allows you to sit with a cup of coffee or cocktail amid surroundings that evoke the musical culture. This is the place where musicians and music lovers meet to perform, listen and exchange ideas.

Le Moulin is in the city's Saint-Just area and offers the best touring bands from the world over. It's housed in a former movie theater house dating to the 1950s. The venue boasts 2 concert halls and has hosted everyone from George Clinton to Oasis, the Deftones and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds over the years. If you're looking for the place to go to see the best in legendary underground indie acts or modern up-and-comers, Le Moulin may be just what you're looking for. The 2 venues hold 1,500 seats and 350 seats, respectively, so you'll have just the right intimate atmosphere to enjoy your favorite act.