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Cotignac gets a US nonstop to Marseille, and a reported George Clooney restaurant, in 2027
United’s new daily Newark-Marseille route starts in 2027 as U.S. bookings to Provence rose 15% for summer 2026, officials said.
United Airlines will launch daily nonstop service between Newark and Marseille Provence Airport on June 4, 2027, using an Airbus A321XLR long-range jet.
Americans are increasingly booking travel to Provence, with summer 2026 bookings up about 15% even before the route launches, driven by the region's appeal.
Canadian businessman Graham Porter restored the Lou Calen estate with a 30 million euro investment, featuring a restaurant that holds a Michelin Green Star for environmental commitment.
George Clooney and Porter are reportedly collaborating on an upscale Italian restaurant at 11 Cours Gambetta, with construction underway and an opening targeted for spring 2027.
The project and new flight route could further boost tourism in the South of France, where overnight stays from U.S. travelers rose about 19% in the first half of 2026.