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FRAC SUD — CITÉ DE L'ART CONTEMPORAIN
Description
Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, Frac Sud – Cité de l'art contemporain is a landmark of the Joliette district. It stages exhibitions of national and international scope and holds a collection of more than 1,500 works by close to 700 artists.
A place of exchange and sharing, Frac Sud opens its indoor and outdoor spaces for private hire: tailor-made exhibition tours by day or evening, space rental, or both, for unique experiences in the heart of Marseille.
Spaces
• 1,000 sqm of exhibition space across 3 floors
• Explorations floor (-1) — 425 sqm: 300 guests standing, 250 seated conference
• Perspectives floor (1st) — 354 sqm: 250 guests standing, 200 seated conference
• Expérimentations floor (4th) — 78 sqm: 70 guests standing, 50 seated conference
• Multimedia room (1st) — 97 sqm with full technical control room: 90 standing, 70 conference
• Courtyard terrace (1st) — 343 sqm: 200 standing, 150 conference
• Urban terrace (2nd) — 108 sqm overlooking Joliette: 50 standing
• Research and documentation centre (2nd) — 290 sqm and over 4,000 references: 150 standing, 100 conference
• Studio (4th) — 78 sqm: 60 standing, 40 conference
• 2 meeting rooms
Max capacity: 300 guests for a cocktail
Private tours
• Tailor-made exhibition tours, day or evening, from 20 min to 1h30
• Guided by the Frac Sud mediation team or self-guided
• Themes: introduction to Frac Sud and temporary exhibitions, architectural tour, custom themed tour
Venue highlights
• Signature Kengo Kuma architecture with enamelled glass facade
• Open-air terraces for cocktails, tastings, DJ sets and performances
• Sound and video control room, projector, 10 x 5 m screen, PA and wireless mics
• Furniture (tables, benches, chairs, sofas), cloakroom and safety officer on request
• Goods lift serving five levels (max load 6,200 kg)
• Catering option with the Frac Sud restaurant
Address
20 boulevard de Dunkerque, 13002 Marseille
Access
• Metro 2 — Joliette station
• Tram T2 / T3 — Joliette stop
• Les Docks car park 100 m away (no parking inside the building)
Contact: privatisation@fracsud.org — +33 (0)4 91 91 27 55
Information: https://fracsud.org/Privatisation-des-espaces






