The Terrasses du Port is a commercial shopping center situated in the 2nd arrondissement of

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. The retail format contains 190 shops, including both domestic and international brands. The mall, which opened in the spring of 2014 also sports a balcony of 2,600 square meters, offering a view of the port,

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, hence the building's name, which translates to "The Port Terraces".A propos des Terrasses du Port
The shopping mall was designed by French

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, and the design consulting firms Ingérop and Barbanel. The development was financially supported by the

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Context

The Terrasses du Port sits on the Boulevard du Littoral, between the sea and the Docks. Previously, this area of the port had not been accessible by the public for many years. Erected in the heart of the Grand Seaport of Marseille (Le Grand Port Maritime de Marseille), the shopping mall plays a role in the large operation to renew and urbanize the district. The mall was designed in the modern style, influenced by the spirit of the region, combining fine materials with stone and steel.A propos des Terrasses du Port
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Features

* 61,000 square meters of shops * kindergarten * 190 shops and restaurants * 2,600 parking spaces * 2,600 square meters of terrace overlooking the sea * 260 linear meters seafront facade * 3,000 m2 space for private events and functions * central location, accessible by all means of transportation TDP Interior

Sustainability

* attained certification level “Excellent” by BREEAM * refills for electric cars in parking lots * parking lots reserved for car sharing and car pooling * installation of photovoltaic panels * ecological garden

Controversy

The construction of a shopping mall of this size in the center of Marseille was forbidden until 2001. This ban was lifted by the municipality UMP by Jean-Claude Gaudin so as to recapture some of the commercial trade conducted in shopping malls on the outskirts of Marseille, as seen in Plan de Campagne in nearby Cabriès. The choice to lift the ban was contested by the Socialist Party in the municipal elections of 2008, where it was feared that the center's opening would negatively impact small businesses and shops of center city.

Shops

Terrasses du Port has the following stores: Zara,

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, Minelli, Sandro, Superdry, Undiz, Stradivarius, JD Sport, Jonak, Izac, Pylones, Maje, Little Extra, Du Bruit dans la Cuisine, Kusmi Tea, The Kase, Yellow Korner, Carmen Steffens et bien d'autres Restaurants in the building include the following:

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References

External links

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