Coliving | Hotel | Coworking | Restaurant | Sports | Events
Building on the success of its first residence in Marseille, located on Rue de la République, THE BABEL COMMUNITY is opening its second Marseille residence in June 2021 in one of the city’s most iconic buildings: the former Galeries Lafayette on Rue Saint-Ferréol! This 1927 building, a classic example of Art Deco architecture, is being transformed into a hybrid space spanning nearly 8,500 square meters where residents can live, work, exercise, party, and, above all, connect with one another.
Here, everything is designed to ensure that its occupants thrive: turnkey from turnkey coliving apartments to flexible Coworking workspaces. But there are also numerous common areas designed for relaxation and spending time together: a rooftop restaurant (what a view!!), a fitness center, a gym, meeting rooms with private terraces… All within a broader ecosystem of services (housekeeping, dry cleaning, concierge, etc.) to make life easier and free up time for what really matters! Events are organized every day to encourage meetings between colivers, coworkers and local residents!
GENERAL MANAGER
168 ultra-equipped flats for individuals or shared accommodation
200 workstations in open space & closed offices
CIEL Rooftop Restaurant open to the neighbourhood
5 connected & equipped meeting rooms
Fitness area & Gymnasium with group classes
Whether you're staying for one night or several months, enjoy our fully equipped, comfortable, and furnished apartments, complete with hotel services! Welcome home.
Get a workspace in a state-of-the-art coworking space where it’s a pleasure to work. Day passes, open-plan offices, private offices… Our plans are ultra-flexible and all-inclusive!
A rooftop restaurant open to everyone, with views of all of Marseille. On the menu: Italian and seasonal cuisine. Come and meet us there!
A fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art machines and weekly fitness classes—dance, boxing, yoga… there’s something for everyone!
Catering, amenities, flexible layouts... All our meeting rooms are designed to host your events with complete peace of mind!
Notre Restaurant se privatise pour des évènements professionnels comme des soirées privées. Découvrez nos menus & formules!
Training, Networking Moment, DJ Set & Live Music, Wellness Workshop…
Find out about the events organized each week in our residences and restaurants. Click on the image to find out more and register!
In Marseille, the city center revolves around the Old Port! Ideally situated between the Old Port and the Prefecture, the residence is located in the heart of the city’s liveliest and most iconic neighborhood. This is where people gather to have lunch on a terrace, go shopping, take the shuttle to the Frioul Islands and Château d’If, or simply stroll around. From the shops on Rue Paradis to the restaurants on Quai de Rive-Neuve, not to mention the Old Port market every Sunday, you’ll find plenty of shops within a 100-meter radius of the residence. On the cultural side, the neighborhood offers easy access to the Mucem, La Major Cathedral, and the Vieille Charité, allowing you to explore Marseille’s heritage.
🚶♂️ 300 meters on foot from the Old Port
🚌 300 meters on foot from bus lines 60, 81, and 83
🚇 300 meters on foot from the metro (Line 1 – Vieux-Port station)
🚈 200m from the T2 (Canebière Capucins stop) & T3 (Cours Saint-Louis stop)
🚗 10-minute drive from Saint-Charles Station
🅿️ Indigo parking nearby
✈️ 30-minute shuttle ride from Marseille Airport
🚲 5 LeVélo stations around the residence
🚲 Free bike parking inside the building
Mobilier design & confort
Bureau modulable, fauteuil ergonomique, luminaire automatique, climatisation réversible, rangements sur-mesure…
Equipements pros & high-tech
Wi-Fi fibre sécurisé, salles de réunion connectées (visio-conférence, chromecast, paperboard, smart TV), reprographie laser HD…
Services & Espaces dédiés*
Café du matin, accès à des call box et salles de réunion, cuisine commune, ménage quotidien des espaces de travail…
Et aussi…
Conciergerie, Accueil, Accès sécurisé…
* L’accès aux call box est accessible à tous (sauf au pass café coworking), les salles de réunions dédiées sont réservées aux pass mensuel openspace et bureaux privés.
Fully equipped kitchen
Microwave and toaster oven, Induction cooktop, Range hood, Nespresso machine, Refrigerator with freezer compartment, Dishes & Kitchen utensils, Dishwasher, Storage, Washing machine (dryer optional)*
Bedroom / Sleeping Area
Furnished desk, Walk-in closet and/or large closets, Hotel-quality bedding, Mirror
Bathroom
Rain shower, Towel rack, Storage
Living Room
Smart TV, Designer furniture (sofa, coffee table, TV stand), Dining area, Blackout curtains
And also…
Ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi, Home automation system, Double-glazed windows, Reversible air conditioning
* The shared apartments feature a laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and ironing board.
Free electric shuttle service
We provide our customers with a free electric shuttle that picks you up on request at the docks and drops you off in less than 3 minutes in front of our residence.
Opening hours:
– Monday to Friday > 8h – 9h30 / 12h – 15h / 17h30 – 22h30
– Saturday > 12h – 15h / 19h – 22h30
– Sunday > 12h – 15h
Electric bike rental in Grenoble
The GRENOBLE metropolitan area offers bicycles for hire by the day or by the month (maximum 4 months).
Monthly rates (including maintenance): from €27 (€15 for under-25s) for a classic electric bike to €40 (€22/month for under-25s). We strongly recommend the VAE Montagne model.
Book your bike before you arrive and collect it directly from Grenoble station (open 7/7).