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Culture in Marseille

Culture to see and visit in Marseille (France). From events to old, culturally significant buildings.

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Palais Longchamp

The Palais Longchamp is one of the architectural highlights of the city and should definitely be visited. The magnificent building stands on underground water catacombs and acts as a museum (Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle). Palais Longchamp is accessible by metro (station Cinq Avenues Longchamp). Opening times: Tuesday-Sunday from 08:00-19:00h.

MuCEM

The MuCEM, Musée des civilizations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée (Museum of the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean) is the newest (opened in 2013) and also the most well-known museum of Marseille. The MuCEM has several exhibitions, a permanent exhibition (Galerie de la Méditerranée) and special exhibitions (currently "Splendeurs de Volubilis" and "Le Monde à l'Envers"). The exhibitions explain about the differences between the cultures of the Mediterranean region. Recommended is the view from the roof terrace of the museum. To get to the MuCEM, the best is to to use from the station Vieux Port one of the bus lines 60, 82, or 49 to station Fort Saint-Jean. Opening times: Summer: Daily except Tuesdays from 11:00-19:00 h. Winter: Daily except Tuesdays from 11:00-18:00 h. Entrance fee: Adults: EUR 8 Reduced: EUR 5

Savonnerie Marseillaise de la Licorne

In the "Savonnerie Marseillaise de la Licorne" the real traditional Marseille soap is made with an olive oil content of at least 72%. At 11:00, 15:00 and 16:00 h, it is possible to visit the factory rooms.

Parc Chanot

The "Parc Chanot" is the exhibition and convention center of the city. Especially recommended is a visit to the international consumer fair "Foire internationale", which takes place from late September to early October. In addition, regular sports events and concerts take place. At the exhibition center there is also a nice little park. Get to the "Parc Chanot" by metro (station Rond-Point du Prado).

Cité Radieuse

The "Cité Radieuse" is located on the Boulevard Michelet in the 9th arrondissement of Marseille. From 1946 to 1952 the Swiss architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, better known under the name "Le Corbusier", built his first "Unité d'Habitation" building. The 137 meter long, 24 meter wide and 56 meter high building houses 337 apartments, shops, offices, a restaurant/café, a hotel, a swimming pool, etc. The shops, the restaurant/café and a rooftop terrace are freely accessible, just fill in your name at the porter in a visitors book. A visit to the roof terrace is worth it! The view over Marseille, the sea and the surrounding mountains is breathtaking! There are guided tours (reservation required!). Open for visitors: daily from 09:00 to 18:00 h. To get to the "Cité Radieuse", to best is to use the bus 21 from the station "Castellane" and get off at "Le Corbusier".

Château d'If

The "Château d'If" is a fortress and former prison from the 16th century, which is located on the "Ile d'If." A high level of awareness gained the "Château d'If" due to the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" by the writer Alexandre Dumas. From the Donjon you can enjoy a phenomenal view of Marseille and the surrounding area! From the "Vieux Port" in Marseille is a regular ferry service to the "Ile d'If." Costs: One way: EUR 5.60; Return trip: EUR 10.80 The entrance to the "Ile d'If" cost> 26 years EUR 5.50 for adults.