2024

PONT VAN GOGH

Works of art to see
4.3/5
• 3 reviews
Pont Van Gogh, a copy of Pont de Langlois in Arles. Read more
 Arles, 13200
2024

THE TIDE

Works of art to see
4/5
• 2 reviews

As you stroll along the Corniche, just after passing the Anse de la Fausse-monnaie and before venturing into the greenery of Valmer Park, you will notice a strange building on your right, next to which will be an explanatory sign. You are here in front of the tide gauge, a masterpiece of technology and engineering, dating back to the 19th century and allowing the most accurate maritime measurements since then. This is where the reference level 0 is located in France, from which the altitude of Mont-Blanc was measured and where sea level is monitored (which has risen by 16 cm in just over a century. An unusual work ignored by most people in Marseille.

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 Marseille, 13007