Tourist Attractions & Monuments en Provence

This is the oldest public gardens in Marseille! It was set up in 1801 by Prefect Charles Delacroix to extend the walk created on the southern ramparts of Marseilles: the Pierre Puget course in sum. Its above-mentioned hill offers an exquisite prospect of rest and relaxation in the fresh grass. Many corners are in the shade. At the top, a playground for children, and of course a beautiful view of the city. You can even see the Old Port. The garden of the hill will take various names before it becomes, in 1872, the garden of Puget Hill and the setting up, at its summit, of Pierre Puget's bust entérina this decision.

Under the palace, in the centre of the village, a Renaissance house, there are underground cellars. They housed an oil mill, cisterns, silos, wine vats and a chapel. Don't expect to follow long underground passages, everything is very small. But this place is mysterious and unique enough for an audio-guided tour. Especially on rainy days! There is also a documentary on the restoration and a game book for children.

Nestled between two cliffs, it is the largest and most famous beach of Carry. It is nevertheless quite far from the town centre. Mixed beach of sand and pebbles (where there is a beautiful ''mise à l'eau''), it is bordered by snacks, restaurants, a car park, accessible to the disabled, with supervised swimming. The beach is exceptional for its panorama and very popular with families. It is worth mentioning the practicality of its large paying car park, as free parking spaces are rare in the vicinity. Very busy in high season, it goes without saying.

The observatory of Alifant has the largest telescope in Europe dpuis that can scan planets, sun, nebulas galaxies and surrounding planet earth.

Built from 1675 and opened in 1685, it contains the relics of Saint Maxime, patron of the village. It contains retables in gilded sculpted wood, 1762, tables, votive offerings, a statue of Saint Donat in gold painted wood, from the late sixteenth century. The apse is decorated with a monumental altar. Antique stained glass, faithfully restored in the workshops of Fernand Léger de Biot, illuminates. The bell tower, of Romanesque style, is coated with multi-coloured glazed tiles.

Since 2010, the new electrically powered solar ferry has allowed you to cross the Vieux-Port from the Town Hall to the Place aux Huiles. Very practical when you want to avoid going all the way around the port. Renovated, it is back in service. It is beautiful, silent, comfortable... The Ferry Boat belongs to the historical heritage of the city, appearing in particular in the film "Marius" by Marcel Pagnol with Félix Escartefigue, the captain of the "Ferry Boat"! The Ferry's schedules are available in real time on the RTM application. The fleet consists of two vessels with a capacity of 45 seats. Departures are guaranteed depending on the weather. A typical crossing of the Vieux-Port, to be done absolutely, especially to appreciate the illuminations at nightfall!

On the edge of the Arsenal, this square designed by Colbert and meant for the review of troops was initially called Champ de Bataille (battlefield) because it was designed for the military parade. It was the subject of controversy and nostalgia for in the good old days, it had a stand where concerts were held. These were transferred to the beautiful Jardin Alexandre Premier (the city's garden) where you can see a fine collection of rare trees.

Founded in 1585, the Brotherhood of White Krajina settled near the church Saint-Jean-du-Bourg, between Charity and City hall. The two-tiered façade, perched on the stands of ten steps, is crowned with a moulurée corniche surmounted by a clocher. Note the frise frise and the oculus under the triangular pediment. Still a monument of Roman inspiration. The Black Doubs Chapel is located in front of the DJC, but is now closed to the public, apart from its fragility. If the brotherhood was founded in 1317, the chapel will be built only between 1738 and 1741 by the well-known architect Antoine of German. It is firmly marked by classicism: unique nave, stone facade framed with pilasters, narrow and narrow niches, portal surmounted by a rectangular panel lined with palm trees and an bended pediment.

This road, taken by Napoleon to cross the Alps, rises very quickly and winds in a rough lacets. It runs through vast black pine forests and offers beautiful perspectives on the Alps. This is an obligatory passage for the riders of the Monte Carlo rally. 

This chapel is now dedicated to art. And what strikes visitors most is its highly harmonious majestic architectural proportions... a wonder behind a fairly discreet façade. Exhibitions are organised there regularly. Suitable for large formats, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to hang out in Vaucluse. You will also find the famous "Salon des santonniers" of the city throughout December.

This small garden contains ninety rare species of tropical and Mediterranean plants, fuchsia, lantanas, hibiscus, blossoming maples, sages, banana trees, papyrus, callandrias...

It is crowned by a bell from 1551.