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 Seventeenth-century country house |
245, boulevard Michelet Marseille 13009 France +33 491 39 2828 |
This country house - in the style of an Italian villa - was built in the seventeenth century by the Magolon brothers who were wealthy merchants and ship-owners. Come and listen to a selection of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music in the intimate salon of one of the most beautiful country houses of this period in Marseille. It also has a classical French garden. You can also take part in 'Magalone Summer Nights' which takes place in the interior courtyard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern architecture |
280, Boulevard Michelet Marseille 13008 France |
Nick-named the "Glorious City", this residential block has been designated a site of historic interest. Built in 1952, it was designed by Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouart Jeanneret). The 50,000 tonne building, supported by concrete pillars, is 165m long, 24m wide and 70m high. It contains 337 flats of 23 different types, and can accomodate 1500 people. The structure is unique both in terms of architecture and content - the unusual use of glass and concrete, and the fact that it contains housing, shops and services under one roof, exemplify the innovative contribution Le Corbusier made to modern architecture. Indeed, it is by incorporating such a wide range of services and features, (inlcuding crêche, shops, sports facilities, ornamental pool, theatre, and a hotel-restaurant), that the complex has become completely self-sufficient - a town within a town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Religious Sanctuary |
20 place Antide Boyer Marseille 13009 France +33 4 91 75 17 60 http://catholique-marseille.ce... |
This catholic church offers mass as well as occasional concerts to the public. Visit the website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterways |
Castelette Marseille France +33 (0)4 9113 8900 (Information Touristique) |
Several years ago, the Huveaune river was used as a sewer due to a lack of outlets for the networks associated with the used water purification plant at Cortiou. The water of the Huveaune, which flows into the Prado, constituted the main cause of pollution on Prado Beach. Another large outlet was therefore created close to Boulevard Michelot, overtaking the first one and coming out at Cortiou. The water has thus been diverted, and the Huveaune is only used in cases of severe flooding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Egyptian culture |
Rond-Point de Mazargues Marseille 13009 France +33 491 39 3333 |
This copy of the Luxor obelisk erected in Paris is the work of Penchaud. Scultped in stone from Cassis, it dates back to 1811 and is located at the juncture of Boulevard Michelet and Boulevard du Redon. The obelisk was made fashionable by Napoleon, upon returning from his Egyptian campaign. This one was successfully moved in its entirety from Place Castellane to Mazargues. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Sports on show |
Stade Vélodrome, 3, boulevard Michelet Marseille 13008 France +33 491 71 4700 |
Football is a way of life in Marseille, so not surprisingly, the city's emblematic Olympique de Marseille team, already 100 years old, often unleashes real passion. Within the Vélodrome Stadium, this small museum retraces the history of Marseilles' legendary team, beginning with their early successes in the French Cup to their arrival in the European Cup. A great way to experience the legend firsthand. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of "Olympique Marseille" |
3, Boulevard Michelet Marseille 13008 France +33 0491 765 609 http://www.om.net/ |
The stadium was built in 1937 to the design of architect Henri Ploquin in time for the 1938 World Cup. Inaugurated by H.Tasso, then Mayor of Marseilles, the elliptical-shaped stadium has a capacity of 35,000; it was the biggest construction project of the time in France. Enlarged for the 1998 World Cup by architects Buffi, Averous, and Varvitsky, it is currently the second largest stadium in France being able to hold 60,000 spectators. It is Marseilles' shrine to football and of course home to local team Olympique Marseille who celebrated their centenary in 1999. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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