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 Visual Palace |
Route de Maillane Marseille 13520 France +33 4 90 54 38 65 http://www.cathedrale-images.com |
The Cathedral d'Images presents exhibits through an innovative concept: scenes or paintings are projected onto the walls of an old quarry. Around 4000 square meters (43,000 square feet) of "natural screens", 12 meters high (almost 40 feet!), transport the viewer to another time and place. The result is a unique artistic experience that will not fail in dazzling the eyes and imagination. Full price entrance fee is 7.50 euros; reduced fee for children and groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Provençal heritage |
Avenue de la Madrague Montredon Marseille 13008 France |
Countess Pastré bequeathed this magnificent 19th century country house to the city along with 120 hectares of wooded parkland, located between La Pointe-Rouge and the Rolland caves, extending up to the Marseilleveyre hills. The park has for the most part been transformed into a public garden, including an adventure playground near the entrance to delight and entertain your children who can, amongst other things, enjoy a bicycle or pony ride. Since 1996, it has been home to an exceptional earthenware museum, displaying a diverse collection as well as an exhibition depicting the technical and artistic development of this craft. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Built to watch over Marseilles |
2, boulevard Charles-Livon Marseille 13007 France +33 491 13 8900 (office du Tourisme) |
Situated at the entrance to the Vieux-Port on the south bank, Fort Saint-Nicolas was built on the orders of the "Sun King" Louis XIV, according to a radial design plan by the chevalier de Clerville in the 17th century.Built to watch over the townspeople and to defend the crown against civil unrest or rebellion, the canons were turned on the city. The tower, named Entrecasteaux, is now home to the Foreign Legion. The only way to visit the fort is through the Tourist Office which has arranged organised tours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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