Culinary Traditions

Les Treize Desserts

Traditional Christmas desserts: - Pompe à l'huile: Olive oil bread - Nougat blanc et noir: White and black nougat - Dried fruits: Figs, almonds, raisins, dates - Fresh fruits: Apples, pears, oranges - Calissons d'Aix: Almond paste confection

Market Specialties

- Bouillabaisse stalls with rouille - Pieds paquets: Traditional tripe dish - Navettes: Boat-shaped cookies - Pastis and anise-flavored treats - Socca: Chickpea pancakes

Seafood Celebration

- Oyster bars with champagne - Oursinade: Sea urchin tastings - Grilled fish from morning catch - Anchoïade: Anchovy spread - Seafood platters to go

Multicultural Flavors

Reflecting Marseille's diversity: - North African specialties (couscous, tagines) - Armenian delicacies - Italian influences from nearby border - Vietnamese bánh mì stalls - Corsican charcuterie

Dietary Options

- Vegan Provence: Plant-based southern cuisine - Halal-certified vendors prominent - Kosher options in Jewish quarter - Gluten-free socca and treats - Raw food Mediterranean style