Dive Review of L'Atelier de la Mer in
Mediterranean/Marseille

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L'Atelier de la Mer: "Fun Diving in the South of France", Oct, 2026, by Dean C, CO, US ( Contributor 16 reports with 19 Helpful votes). Report 14002.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food	N/A
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
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Comments	I was in the neighborhood of Marseille, France in October with beautiful weather and decided to act on a suggestion from fellow divers that I met in Indonesia. They were from France and experienced divers with one being a marine biologist so they were well informed. They suggested diving the marine protected area that is part of the Parc national des Calanques. It has been protected for 14 years since 2012. I didn’t have a lot of expectations. I did some research and found the ubiquitous rave reviews and wonderful pictures that are always available on the web. Some people warned me about the “cult of Cousteau” divers that I might encounter. Turned out to be a good experience. On a warm and sunny Friday, I joined a full comple ... Subscribe to get the full story. Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites	L'Atelier de la Mer
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Caribbean, Indonesia, Fiji, Australia, Malaysia, Mexico, Florida, California, Washington, British Columbia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, French Polynesia, Palau, Red Sea, Philippines, Solomons, and lakes/reservoirs.
Closest Airport	Marseille	Getting There	Fly to Marseille or take train from Paris or other European cities
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, dry	Seas	calm, no currents
Water Temp	71-72°F / 22-22°C	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	100-125 Ft/ 30-38 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	Follow your guide. 1 hour limit.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals	N/A	Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	I didn't bring a camera but didn't see a place to store them on the boat and don't recall seeing a separate camera rinse tank at the shop. ... Subscribe to get the full story. Active subscribers continue reading here

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Dive Review of L'Atelier de la Mer in Mediterranean/Marseille

L'Atelier de la Mer: "Fun Diving in the South of France", Oct, 2026,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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Reporter and Travel

Dive Conditions

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of L'Atelier de la Mer in
Mediterranean/Marseille