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 Built between 1680 and 1702 |
26, place Edmond-Audran Marseille 13004 France +33 491 49 4076 |
Founded in 1633, this monument, partly destroyed during the Revolution, extended over 27 acres. Designed by Tom Berger, the 3 nave church, built in 1680, was dedicated to Saint-Marie-Magdeleine in 1702. The façade is composed of two superposed orders, ionique and corinthian and even after the damage caused by the Revolution, its interior has preserved its powerful and austere architecture. This church became a parish in 1803. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Provençal-style art |
140, boulevard Longchamp Marseille 13001 France +33 491 62 2182 |
From the foot of the monumental stairway of Palais Longchamp, this 19th-century mansion house cannot be missed. Nor can the unique art collection housed within...The private collections of wealthy Marseilles merchants Louis Grobet and Marie-Louise Labadie reveal an exquisite array of local artifacts ranging from 13th to 18th Century. Including sculptures, paintings, drawings, furniture, tapestries and a selection of earthenware, it altogether represents the richness and diversity of the region's artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A watery kingdom |
140, boulevard Longchamp Marseille 13001 France +33 491 62 2182 |
The Palais Longchamp - designed by architect Espérandieu - was built in conjunction with the construction of the canal in 1839. The arrival of water from the Durance in 1849 allowed the town to supply the new districts to the east.Today, the waterfalls, ornamental lakes, fountains and numerous sculptures give this enchanting place an Italian Renaissance feel. Housing Marseilles' Fine Arts Museum in its left wing and the Natural History Museum in the right, this watery palace - a masterpiece of the Second Empire - commemorates and unites the glory of water, the arts and the sciences under one magnificent roof. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Central Park |
Boulevard Longchamp Marseille 13001 France +33 491 64 1575 |
Formerly the site of a zoological park, these gardens are situated behind Longchamp Palace - the sumptuous architectural masterpiece from the Second Empire built to commemorate the arrival of water in the city, and now home to both arts and science museums. The wealth of waterfalls, fountains and sculptures create a truly magical atmosphere, intoxicating every visitor with surroundings reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance. It is the perfect place to find relaxation. The Marseilles Observatory in Place Leverrier which holds regular planetarium shows is also nearby. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The sky's the limit |
2, place Le Verrier Marseille 13248 France +33 495 04 4100 http://www-obs.cnrs-mrs.fr/ |
The Observatoire de Marseilles was created in 1702 by Jesuites. Today, star gazers will delight in the programs offered—the observatory organises regular exhibitions and the opportunity to study the sky, as well as scheduled shows, events and conferences at the planetarium. The instrument room can only be viewed by appointment. A dizzying journey through the stars and into the cosmos makes for a unique and awe-inspiring experience. Admission: adults EUR3.04; concessions EUR1.52. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sample the fine arts |
Palais Longchamp, 140, boulevard Longchamp Marseille 13004 France +33 491 14 5930 |
The Musee des Beaux-Arts resides in Marseilles' Palais Longchamp, an architectural masterpiece in its own right, built to celebrate the city's access to water during the Second Empire. French, Italian and Flemish schools of painting converge over two floors. The collection includes works by Perugino, Rubens, David and Courbet, interspersed with sculptures by Puget and Daumier. Provence also has its place, featuring in displays from the prolific period between the 17th and 19th Centuries. Review © 2007, Wcities |