Coliving | Hotel | Coworking | Restaurant | Sports | Events
Building on the success of its first venue in Marseille, located on Rue de la République, THE BABEL COMMUNITY is opening its second Marseille venue in June 2021 in one of the city’s most iconic buildings: the former Galeries Lafayette on Rue Saint-Ferréol!
This building, dating from 1927 and typical of Art Deco architecture, has been transformed into a multi-purpose space covering nearly 8,500 m² where people can live, work, play sport, party and, above all, socialise.
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
Training, Networking Moment, DJ Set & Live Music, Wellness Workshop…
Check out the events held each month at the facility. Click on the image to find out more and register!
In Marseille, the city centre is centred around the Vieux-Port! Ideally situated between the Vieux-Port and the Prefecture, the hotel is located in the heart of the city’s liveliest and most iconic neighbourhood. This is where people meet up to enjoy lunch on a terrace, go shopping, catch the shuttle to the Frioul Islands and the Château d’If, or simply take a leisurely stroll. 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 a wealth of shops within a 100-metre radius of the building. On the cultural front, the neighbourhood offers easy access to the MUCEM, La Major Cathedral and the Vieille Charité, where you can explore Marseille’s heritage.
🚶♂️ 300m’s walk from the Old Port
🚌 300m’s walk from bus routes 60, 81 and 83
🚇 300m’s walk from the metro (Line 1 – Vieux-Port station)
🚈 200m from the T2 (Canebière Capucins stop) & T3 (Cours Saint-Louis stop)
🚗 10 minutes’ drive from Saint-Charles railway station
🅿️ Indigo car park nearby
✈️ 30 minutes by shuttle bus from Marseille Airport
🚲 5 LeVélo stations around the building
🚲 Free cycle parking within the building
Stylish & Comfortable Furniture
Modular desks, ergonomic chairs, automatic lighting, reversible air conditioning, custom storage solutions…
Professional & High-Tech equipment
Secure fiber Wi-Fi, connected meeting rooms (video conferencing, Chromecast, flip charts, smart TVs), HD laser printing…
Services & Dedicated Spaces*
Morning coffee, access to call boxes and meeting rooms, shared kitchen, daily cleaning of workspaces…
And also…
Concierge service, Reception, Secure access…
* Access to the call boxes is available to everyone (except holders of the Coworking Café Pass); the dedicated meeting rooms are reserved for holders of the OpenSpace Monthly Pass and private office holders.
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).