Les Terrasses du Port

Les Terrasses du Port

Open since May 2014, Les Terrasses du Port—Hammerson’s first project in France developed entirely by the company—is a shopping destination unlike any other in Europe. Ideally located in the heart of the Euroméditerranée district, the center embodies the revitalization of the city of Marseille and exemplifies the success of the extensive urban regeneration project carried out in recent years. With a retail mix featuring high-end brands, flagship stores, and independent local shops, Les Terrasses du Port boasts architecture designed to blend seamlessly with the waterfront. Featuring a rooftop hosting evening events, an extraordinary 260-meter-long terrace overlooking the sea, and a food court offering gourmet and flavorful cuisine—La Cantine des Terrasses— Les Terrasses du Port is now one of Marseille’s must-visit destinations.

Enhancing Marseille’s appeal

Les Terrasses du Port is actively involved in Marseille’s economic, commercial, and cultural development to help foster the city’s vitality. As early as 2007, Hammerson made a commitment by signing an integration charter with the city and local economic stakeholders to support Marseille’s appeal. In 2017–18, €200,000 will be allocated to renovating storefronts in the city center, in collaboration with the City of Marseille, the Fédération Marseille Centre, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). Since the center’s opening in 2014, initiatives and contributions have multiplied: Les Terrasses du Port has funded the closing ceremony of MP2013, the opening night of the International Circus Arts Biennale in 2015, and numerous downtown retail events; it is also an active member and financial supporter of Initiative Marseille Métropole.

The development of a unique partnership with the Mucem—a key player in Marseille’s cultural life—is part of this initiative and marks the beginning of a wonderful collaboration that will bring together different but undoubtedly very complementary audiences.
Through this wonderful initiative, Les Terrasses du Port are further cementing their roots in the local community and at the heart of Marseille’s cultural life.

 

About Hammerson

Hammerson PLC is a real estate investment, development, and management group listed on the London Stock Exchange, with operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France. It is one of Europe’s top ten real estate companies, with a portfolio valued at nearly 12 billion euros as of June 30, 2017, consisting of 23 shopping centers, 17 retail parks, and an investment in 20 outlet villages.

Hammerson France’s portfolio was valued at 2.5 billion euros as of June 30, 2017. With a presence in France for over 30 years, Hammerson France owns and manages seven regional shopping centers that attract nearly 80 million visitors annually: Italie Deux (Paris’s 13th arrondissement), Les 3 Fontaines (Cergy), Espace St Quentin (Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines), O’Parinor (Aulnay-sous-Bois), Le Jeu de Paume (Beauvais), Les Terrasses du Port (Marseille), and Nicétoile (Nice).