National Bouillabaisse Day Timeline

1800s

The first "bougie" bouillabaisse

Restaurants started serving bouillabaisse to the upper class.

1600s

A New World recipe.

Tomatoes are added after being introduced from the Americas. Celery, onions, and potatoes are also added.

600 BC

Bouillabaisse started in Greece

The legend of the bouillabaisse's beginnings started in ancient Greece. The fishermen of Marseille, founded by the Phoceans, created the dish because they wanted to make a meal when they returned to port.