Once a bustling hive of activity for sex including several strip clubs, massage parlours and sex salons, Marseille’s adult industry is in decline. Whether a result of the change in prostitution laws in 2016 or simply a case of reduced demand, there are only a handful of places to get your rocks off on this port city.
Still, Marseille has a reputation for being a party town and has always had an active night life.
This guide takes a look at the options available for adult entertainment in Marseille including libertine clubs, strip joints and the prevailing laws.
Sex In Marseille
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The laws on prostitution in France changed in April 2016 making it illegal to buy the services of a sex worker but not for these same services to be made available. Whilst street prostitution is still rife, fines of up to €1500 are charged for anyone procuring sex.
Escort services, as ever, get around this technicality in law by offering ‘companion’ services and you can find plenty of escorts advertising online.
Due to the strict advertising laws in place, we cannot link to any Marseille escorts, agencies or related services.
Sex in Marseille
Brothels
There are no legal brothels in Marseille.
Some strip club dancers may offer services privately, though this isn’t openly advertised (and YMMV).
Similarly, erotic massage parlors, often staffed by Chinese and Thai workers, may provide extras, but it’s best to inquire discreetly. Or use the classifieds / Reddit to do your research beforehand.
Another option is apartment brothels, where multiple escorts work from the same location.
These setups, sometimes called mini-bordellos, operate under the radar and offer services ranging from €50 to €250, depending on the girl. While Marseille doesn’t have a structured red-light district, sex is still very much on the menu.
Private Clubs
Also known as Libertine clubs or private salons, swinging is a big lifestyle choice in France and Marseille has a few good clubs where you can go as a couple or a singleton to enjoy casual sex.
Le Vahiné
254 Chemin de l’Armée d’Afrique, 13010 Marseille
Le Vahiné is a private club open for swinging activities and offering a Turkish bath, disco, sauna and spa. The club has plenty of free play areas and is 100% naturist.
Entrance includes a free drink and is charged at €30-€40 for couples and €50-€60 for single men depending on the time and day you attend.
The club is open as follows:
- Sunday to Thursday: 2pm to 7pm and 9pm to 2am
- Friday: 2pm to 7pm and 10pm to 5am
- Saturday: 10pm to 5am
Le Chant des Cigalles
81 Avenue du 8 Mai 1945, 13240 Septèmes-les-Vallons
The club has a mix of spaces on offer including a dungeon and gloryhole and regularly hosts special events including gangbangs and swinging. The club is about a 25 minute drive north of Marseille but is well worth the extra mileage.
Au Quatre Sans Coup Ferir
4, rue Devillier, 13005 Marseille
www.au-quatre-sans-coup-ferir.fr
One of the oldest libertine clubs in Marseille, the club has a jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath in addition to cinema lounge, play areas and dance floor.
Open seven days a week in the afternoons and Friday/Saturday evenings, entry fees are around €25 for couples and €30-€50 for single men with women often being free.
Eden Private Club Shena Parai
16 rue thubaneau 13001 Marseille
The Queen of the Marseille X, Shena Parai is a transsexual escort operating from her own private club, Eden.
You have to contact Shena to find out about a private meeting to experience all that the ‘third sex’ has to offer but reviews are good and her club is well appointed.
Erotic Massage Parlours
Some massage parlors discreetly offer extras, making them a hidden part of the city’s sex scene.
Some of them aren’t particularly *discreet* about it either.
Most massage salons are staffed by Chinese women, with a few Thai providers as well. Standard massages range from €40 to €80, while extras like handjobs (€20-50) or oral (€20-50) come at an extra cost. Full-service sex is available in some places, typically for €50 to €100. However, “naturist“ massages tend to be overpriced and rarely include anything beyond a basic happy ending.
For a more intimate experience, many independent escorts in Marseille also offer erotic body rubs. In fact, for many, it’s the primary service they advertise on the classifieds.
Strip Clubs
Marseille has a few clubs where customers can often find more than just a lap dance on the menu. The clubs often have dimly lit areas for private dances and there are plenty of girls working here that will do extras for good tips.
L’Olympe Jardin d’Eden
29 rue Vallon Montebello, Marseille
The ‘Olympic Garden of Eden’ is a mix of strip club come discotheque, sauna and swinging club. Open from 2pm from Wednesday to Saturday, the club offers a good opportunity for a casual encounter.
Street Prostitutes
As a port city with a lot of immigration, Marseille has always had a reputation for prostitution and, though there is no official red-light district, there are areas where street prostitutes are known to operate.
Customers can expect to pay around €50 for full sex but don’t expect more than about 15 minutes of their time. Extras can be negotiated including BJ, anal and ‘natural’ services.
Do bear in mind that the law prohibits the purchase of sex.
Sex Shops
X Centre
120 Cours Lieutaud, 13006 Marseille
A sex shop with film cabins and cinema, the X-centre is a sex and love shop with a difference. The 600 sq. m space not only accommodates a good choice of shopping but also offers the opportunity for a casual encounter with other customers.
They sell a wide range of books, DVDs and fetish items in top of a good basic selection of bedroom novelties, toys and costumes.
