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 Contemporary culture |
19, rue Grignan Marseille 13006 France +33 491 54 7775 |
The museum is named after its former owner, a distinguished monumental mason, who donated this 17th-century mansion to the city in 1916. Transformed into an exhibition for modern and contemporary art, the museum's collection includes works by Bacon, Dufy, Miro, Matisse, Le Corbusier, and Giacometti. Characterized by Fauvist, surrealist and cubist works, modern art lovers should be sure to add this city centre arts venue to their cultural agenda. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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 |
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Outstanding cultural heritage |
Château Pastré 157, avenue de Montredon Marseille 13008 France +33 491 72 4347 |
Permanent and temporary exhibitions here reflect developments in ceramic art in Marseilles and Provence - as well as in France and Europe - from the Neolithic period to the modern day. On display are items from a variety of French potteries, including pieces by the Clérissy, Joseph Fauchier and Leroy workshops. Visitors get a double helping of fabulous local heritage as the museum is a masterpiece in itself - housed in one of the few late 19th-century bastides (Provençal country house) to remain intact. Situated on the city's south side. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art in the Parc Borély |
134 avenue Clot-Bey Marseille 13008 France +33 4 91 25 26 34 |
In the middle of the green expanses of the Parc Borély is this impressive eighteenth-century château. Today, it belongs to the city and hosts temporary art exhibits for the general public. Entry 3.80-4.60 EUR Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Talent spotting |
69, avenue de Haïfa Marseille 13008 France +33 491 25 0107 |
Marseille Contemporary Art Museum, located on the Corniche, presents 4000m2 of temporary exhibits and permanent collections. The gallery focusses attention on the contemporary art of the new realists, and shows examples of Arte Povera. Leading exponents of current artistic developments such as César, Tinguely, Viallat, Buren and Boltanski are also well represented. A fascinating opportunity to discover and appreciate the creations and trends of modern-day art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fashion a la mode |
11 la Canebière Musée de la Mode Marseille 13001 France +33 04 96 170 600 http://www.mairie-marseille.fr... |
France is famous for its style and love of fashion. Explore the beautiful panorama, tracing the history of French fashion from the 1930's, in this stately museum that celebrates all kinds of clothing and costumes. Fashion masters such as Coco Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent are featured. Themed historical and contemporary exhibits rotate on a regular basis. 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 |
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Lest we forget |
Quai de la Tourette Marseille 13002 France +33 491 90 7315 |
Marseille' memorial to the Holocaust.Powerful eyewitness accounts from concentration and death camp victims have been re-transcribed. Together with previously unpublished photographs of the evacuation and the destruction of Marseille' historic quarters, they present a moving reminder of this tragic part of recent history.An important message for future generations. Admission: Free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A tribute to old Marseilles |
21, cours Estienne-d'Orves Marseille 13001 France |
Located in Marseilles' former shipyards, near the old port area, the Maison de l'Artisanat et des Métiers d'Art is a place of discovery. Exhibitions are ostensibly organised around themes, with exhibits often available for purchase. A tribute to Marseille and the region, the museum has managed to preserve a sense of local tradition and the trade of times past is particularly well represented.Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The rule of the sea |
Palais de la Bourse 9, la Canebière Marseille 13001 France +33 491 39 3333 |
The city's Chamber of Commerce and Industry has installed this museum within the Palais de la Bourse. It portrays the strong link which unites the city with the sea through a collection of paintings, engravings and models. 2600 years of maritime history unfold at random in themed rooms and exhibits focusing on shipping trade and life on the port. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The power of poetry |
2, rue de la Charité (Centre de la Vieille Charité) Marseille 13002 France +33 491 91 2645 http://www.cipmarseille.com |
Within the magnificence of the old Vieille Charité monastery, in the heart of the Panier district where the city was born, poetry harmonizes with exhibitions. From the most traditional to the most contemporary, the verses flow, the rhythm sings and the poetry pours off the page. The CIPM also organises lectures, debates and writing workshops. A library specializing in this literary art, containing over 5,000 volumes, gives you the chance to peruse the most essential works of the genre. 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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Nougier motorbike exhibition |
18 Traverse St Paul (Musee de Moto) Marseille, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 13013 France |
One hundred and twenty truly amazing bikes from 1904 to the present day make up the collection at Marseille's Museum of the Motorbike. Harley-Davidsons, Triumphs and former racing Peugeots are lined up in chronological order and will impress enthusiast and layman alike. February sees the museum revamp its exclusive collection of every Nougier motorbike produced from 1936 to 1971. The museum also acts as a training centre for young bike aficionados wishing to learn classic motobike restoration skills. Entry costs just EUR2. You can have a drink in the museum's cafe after your visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Written rewards |
1, place Auguste-Carli Marseille 13001 France +33 491 55 3375 |
The Municipal Archive of Marseille occupies a very special place in the city's heritage. Housing a collection of private documents, the memory of Marseille itself is enriched, thanks to that of its inhabitants. It currently holds 12km worth of documents, 20,000 works in its library collection, an exhibition of old French currency and medals comprising over 20,000 pieces, and a mine of municipal archives - among the most important in the country - as well as a reading room which is ideal for conducting research where around 2000 visitors come each year.Admission: Free. 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 |
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Mediterranean treasure chest |
Centre Vieille Charité, 2, rue de la Charité Marseille 13002 France +33 491 14 58 80 |
The Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology, second in France only to the Louvre, occupies part of the imposing old monastery, the Vieille Charite, in the Panier district. The Egyptian collection, bequeathed by respected archeologist Dr. Clot-Bey, spans the Ancient Empire through to the Coptic Period. A number of artefacts and classical antiquities from Roquepertuse (3 BC) and other excavation sites are beautifully represented. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The natural world |
Palais Longchamp, 140 (Boulevard Longchamp) Marseille 13004 France |
Established in 1815 through the impetus of the Marquis de Montgrand, then mayor of Marseilles, the National History Museum assembles some of the most invaluable examples of our natural heritage. Housed in the right wing of Palais Longchamp, a magnificent palace built in the Second Empire, the museum's collections earned it, in 1967, a place among the top 9 museums in France. Today, with more than 200,000 species classified according to similarities of origin, structure etc., the museum seeks to preserve the memory of our rich biodiversity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local heritage |
Rue de la Prison Marseille 13002 France +33 491 55 2868 http://www.mairie-marseille.fr... |
Marseilles' local history museum was created at the end of the 19th Century, under the initiative of Frédéric Mistral and Provençal poet Félibrige. Housed in la Maison Diamantée, a stunning mansion with a façade of diamond-shaped reliefs, the location is in itself a symbol of times gone by.The vast inventory of exhibits, including Provençal furniture, contoured maps of the town, traditional costumes and local-style figurines, conjures up daily life, shipping trade and popular traditions in the old city. Paintings and engravings ranging from the 17th to 20th Century further enhance this snapshot of Marseille culture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Custom made Marseille |
5, place des Héros (Château-Gombert) Marseille 13013 France +33 491 68 1438 http://www.mairie-marseille.fr... |
Located in the Château-Gombert district, north-east of the city, the museum was established in 1928 by Julien Pignol, a Provençal poet anxious to preserve local tradition. A permanent exhibition of everyday objects, period furniture and costumes offers a fascinating exposé of local customs from the 17th-19th centuries. The Christmas crib and its symbolic figurines have pride of place in this journey through the history of Provence. Admission: EUR3,10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trading places |
Place Vivaux Marseille 13002 France +33 491 91 2462 |
Created in 1963, this museum harbours the remains of one of the few preserved trading ports in the world. Discovered during the reconstruction of the old port area which was destroyed during World War II, these archeological remains are testimony to the commercial activity of Marseilles, the Phocaean City, in ancient times. Other exhibits retrace the Greek and medieval period from 6 BC to 4 AD, giving a revealing insight into the different kinds of merchandise that passed through the city. For instance, you can see an amphora - the ancient Greek two-handled jar - as well as details of how it was made, and pieces of wreckage, once buried in the depths beyond the harbour, have now been raised for display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Museum of 20th Century Art |
19 rue Grignan Marseille 13006 France +33 4 91 54 77 75 http://www.marseille.fr/vdm/cm... |
Housed in a beautiful hotel built in 1694, the Musée Cantini presents one of the loveliest public collections of modern art in France, primarily from the period between 1900 and 1960. The hotel was donated to the city in 1916 by Jules Cantini, a master marble craftsman, on the condition that it become a museum dedicated to contemporary art of the period. The permanent collection includes works by Vassily Kandinsky, Max Ernst, Pablo Picasso, and Giorgio Morandi. Guided tours are offered Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A figure of tradition |
47, rue Neuve-Sainte-Catherine Marseille 13007 France +33 491 54 2658 |
Close to the old port, the Musée du Santon has on display miniature cribs, representing the manger and nativity scene with small figurines, as well as artefacts and accessories that belong to the Provençal tradition. Modelling techniques are also explained, as well as firing the figures in the kiln and the art of painting them. With nearly 1000 exhibits, the museum provides a playful way of exploring this ancestral art. A history of Marseilles and Provence in miniature. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Claire McCann |
 Photo: Claire McCann |
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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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Science on show |
55, rue Sylvabelle Marseille 13006 France +33 491 59 8800 |
The aim of the science and technology cultural institute is to make scientific expression accessible to the general public. Located in the heart of the city, the exhibitions focus on water, mathematics and even genetics. A variety of activities, tackling a wide range of themes, feature regularly in the center's program. Review © 2007, Wcities |
