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Mucem Marseille France
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
Opened in June 2013, The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (Mucem) is located in Marseille, France. Built on reclaimed land at the harbor entrance, Mucem encompasses three distinct sites linked by footbridges with the new modern structure as the focal point. The new building made of steel, glass and concrete sits on the former pier J4. Next to the new building, is the 17th century Fort Saint-Jean which has been restored as part of the Mucem project. Exhibition spaces throughout the museum are dedicated to the multidisciplinary arts that encompass the life and culture of the Mediterranean.
Situated at the vortex of the port, Mucem offers spectacular views of the sea and three coastlines. The design of the building encompasses interconnecting walkways bringing visitors from the inside to the outside, as well as connecting them to the port, the fort, gardens and back to the city. The modern building is encased in a concrete lace that lets the essential Mediterranean elements of land, air and sea interact with visitors as they wander the exhibitions.
The exhibition space on Level 1 is a thematic presentation of the diversity and complexities of the cultures and development of Mediterranean life. Although considered a permanent exhibition, the plans are to update and change the presentation every few years.
Level 2 of Mucem was built as the presentation space for temporary exhibits with an open design that integrates the views of the sea with the architecture of the building. The building contains an auditorium that seats up to 400. The auditorium hosts cinematic, theatrical, and musical events as well as lectures and workshops exploring the past, present and future of life on the Mediterranean. Although situated in the heart of France, Mucem is an exploratory museum that encompasses all the cultures of the Mediterranean people, from Albania to Turkey, Croatian to Monaco, and the over 20 countries that are considered as Mediterranean.
Le Môle Passédat
One cannot explore the Mediterranean experience, civilization, growth, development and people without exploring the food of the culture. Perched on the top floor of Mucem, the food of the Mediterranean can be experienced at Le Môle Passédat. Offering a spectacular rooftop view of the Mediterranean, the Cathedral La Major and a panoramic view of Marseille, Le Môle Passédat, a multi-space dining experience presented by 3-star chef Gérald Passedat. Hailing from Nice, the chef saw the opportunity to present his culinary explorations in a unique setting at Mucem.
Chef Gérald Passedat accentuates the key elements of Mediterranean cuisine, seasonal produce, spices and fresh protein sources to create a distinctive, immense flavor that exemplifies the cuisine of the culture. Three unique dining areas populate the 4th floor at the Mucem, where Chef Passedat presents his works of art in an ever-changing exhibition of culinary perfection.
The experience begins at Le Môle, Le Café, designed as a simplistic living space nestled among the gardens where guests can enjoy drinks, snacks and meals inside or out on the terrace. Le Môle, Le Café offers a traditional Marseilles menu accented by the craftsmanship of Chef Passedat in an informal setting.
The second dining experience at Mucem is Le Môle, La Cuisine, a larger informal space that is designed in what Americans would term cafeteria style seating. This communal dining experience offers a combination of buffet style starters and desserts with main courses served by wait staff. Le Môle, La Cuisine offers the buffet separately or in conjunction with served full meals. Main course selections include vegetarian, meat and fish for both lunch and dinner.
Le Môle, La Table is the more formal dining area at the top of the building that highlights the harbor view of the docks and boats coming and going from the sea. Le Môle, La Table seats 80 and features a range of hybrid Mediterranean dishes from the kitchen of Chef Gérald Passedat. The menu changes according to the fresh ingredients that the chef obtains from the market. Full service lunch and dinners are served featuring fish, meat and vegetarian selections created by the master chef. As Le Môle, La Table has become one of the hottest reservations in the city, please be advised that you should book early to dine at Le Môle, La Table.
On the ground floor is Le Môle, Le Kiosque, a classic Mediterranean take away offering the guest great food to eat in the gardens of the Mucem.
Le Môle, Cooking School, is presented inside the Fort Saint-Jean. Limited to 10 participants, Chef Gérald Passedat has scheduled cooking classes. Of course, reservations are required.
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