VELODROME ORANGE
An establishment offering guided tours to discover the trophies of the ...Read more
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN, OCEANIAN AND AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS
Read moreDating back to 1670, the Hospice of Vieille-Charité was intended to house vagrants and orphans, after a royal edict on "the imprisonment of the poor and beggars". It was Pierre Puget, from Marseille, who became architect of the king, born a few metres away, who made the plans. The building is made up of vaulted galleries and three rows of arcades, with a little austere classic style. A chapel was constructed in the 17th century in the Roman baroque style. Restored after being abandoned for decades, becoming a place of storage for bananas, the architectural complex of this former leper colony now houses a polyculturel centre which includes museums (the museum of Mediterranean archaeology and the museum of African, Oceanian and Amerindian Arts), a library of art, a bookshop and numerous galleries where exhibitions are regularly held. A unique and peaceful place, located in the heart of the Panier district, where you can come to improve your knowledge or to simply stroll. Notice to photographers, the place is particularly beautiful when the sun goes down and the stone of the building takes pink tones.
FORT SAINT-JEAN
Discover Fort Saint-Jean, a historic jewel offering exceptional panoramic ...Read more
PHARO PALACE
An imposing building with a beautiful garden in Marseille, the palace can ...Read more
STOCK EXCHANGE BUILDING
The Palais de la Bourse in Marseille, a remarkable work by architect Pascal ...Read more
THE RADIANT CITY OF CORBUSIER
A brilliant work by Swiss architect Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known as Le ...Read more
MUNICIPAL OPERA
A remarkable opera house in Marseille, France's most important hall of ...Read more
BUZINE CASTLE
The Château de la Buzine is located in the heart of a valley between ...Read more
FORT ST. NICHOLAS
Read moreThe Saint-Nicolas fortress was built between 1660 and 1664 in record time. Following a series of revolts, king Louis XIV ordered the construction of the citadel to assure supervision of the city, but also its defence. During the Revolution, the fort is swept by the revolutionaries who degrade a part of it. It is in 1860 that the fort is seen divided into two by the construction of a new boulevard named Charles-Livon, which connects the Port au Pharo Old man. Therefore the sea side part is called strong Ganteaume, on the other side, the strong summit is named after Entrecasteaux. Today, only part of the fort is open to the public. An opportunity to admire panoramic views of the city and the port. Strong Saint-Nicolas is classified as a historical heritage since 1969.
THE DIAMOND HOUSE
House with a facade covered with stones in the shape of diamond points that ...Read more
THE TIDE
Read moreAs 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.
BORÉLY CASTLE
Castle with French and botanical gardens in Marseille, becoming the Museum ...Read more
TRIUMPHAL ARCH
Arc de Triomphe which used to mark the limit of Marseille and the exit of ...Read more
DENIS-DIDEROT HIGH SCHOOL
Read moreBuilt between 1985 and 1990 on the plans of Bui Quien Quoc, the construction uses very favourably the glass and light, to create a very well ventilated, airy architecture. The spacious building has a very contemporary aspect, with its iron staircases shaped by large tubes. The construction was not obvious because it was an extension of high school, which had a large field, and that it was not necessary to disturb the courses. The building contrasts in this western quarter of the city with towers.
HOTEL DE CABRE
Hotel built in 1735 in Louis XII and Renaissance styles, known as the ...Read more
ALEXANDER STATION
Read moreLocated in the th district, on the edge of the north-west districts, this former mill became a marshalling yard and was abandoned. Yet she hid an elegant structure, which is attributed to Gustave Eiffel. Supported by beautifully restored metal structures, this iron and glass structure retains its late th century character from pre-industrial times. In Marseilles, in the 80 s, a large campaign for the rehabilitation of former reporting buildings began. The Alexandre Station has benefited, such as the Auction, the Docks, La Wasteland Belle de Mai, the Silo Silo, etc. A safeguard in clean sites that continues with the positive will of the founder Sylvie Caulet, who is now upset by the bad image that the north quarters inspire. But Station Alexandre is also the world of outsourced culture, the business district nearby, trade, restoration, after work, etc. Enjoy contemporary facilities, this multi-tiered activity cluster welcomes employees of the company, management but also all curious visitors, small or large committees in restaurants (Bistrot Alexandre Il Barocco) or the bar bar (L'elf Café). All three have a classic homely soul, a modern post-modern charm, which often affects guests.
PREFECTURE
Visit of the prefecture in Marseille, built in the perfect perspective of ...Read more