Marseille Motorcycle Swap Meet

2025 Season of the Motorcycle Swap Meet at the Cité des Arts de la Rue

Throughout 2025, the Marseille Motorcycle Swap Meet took place every last Sunday of the month at the Cité des Arts de la Rue, at 225 avenue Ibrahim Ali. Organized by the Sud Side garage, this monthly swap meet specializing in pre-80's vintage motorcycles has confirmed its place among the essential events for the Marseille motorcycle community.

From 8 am to 3 pm, exhibitors offered a wide selection of spare parts for vintage motorcycles at each event — engines, carburetors, transmissions, frames, and body parts —, used accessories and equipment, vintage technical documentation, and sometimes complete motorcycles for restoration. Passionate technical discussions and the sharing of restoration experiences marked these mornings in the unique setting of the Cité des Arts de la Rue, a cultural wasteland converted into an artistic creation hub.

The refreshments and quality catering on site, a hallmark of the Sud Side garage, contributed to the friendly atmosphere of these monthly gatherings, which attracted enthusiasts of vintage two-wheelers from Marseille, the Bouches-du-Rhône, and the entire PACA region. The Motorcycle Swap Meet continues in 2026 at the same pace and location.