Fort Saint-Jean / Marseille
Fort Saint-Jean
The "Fort Saint-Jean" is a spacious fortress, which was built in the late 12th century to protect Marseille. However, it was also a symbol of royal presence and a signal of the absolute power of Louis XIV on the inhabitants of Marseilles. Be sure to climb the tower, from the top you have one of th...
FranceThe "Fort Saint-Jean" is a spacious fortress, which was built in the late 12th century to protect Marseille.
However, it was also a symbol of royal presence and a signal of the absolute power of Louis XIV on the inhabitants of Marseilles.
Be sure to climb the tower, from the top you have one of the best views of Marseille!
To get to the "Fort Saint-Jean", one uses the best from the station "Vieux Port", the bus lines 60, 82 or 49 to the station "Fort Saint-Jean".
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