Museum
The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations is one of the most visited institutions in Marseille. The abbreviation Mucem is generally used for this museum. The institution is housed in two different buildings. The main part is in a modern and great architectural work from 2013 to 2018 and the other part of the museum is in the medieval fortress of Saint-Jean. The two buildings are connected to each other by a bridge. [btn "Book a…
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Fortress, Museum
Fort Saint-Jean has guarded the old port since the 16th century and is still one of the most famous buildings in Marseille. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Marseille" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/marseille.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-marseille-st-jean] The fortifications were built in 1660, as was Fort Saint-Nicolas on the opposite shore of the harbour. While officially both forts were built to defend the city from enemy raids, their true…
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Museum, Cave
The modern Cosquer Méditerranée Museum is located on the seafront between La Major Cathedral and the Muc. The Cosquer Museum specialises in the prehistoric civilisations that lived on the Mediterranean coast. The main attraction of the museum is the replica of the Cosquer Cave. [btn "Find a hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/marseille.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-marseille-codquer] Cosquer Cave The main aim of the…
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Palace, Museum, Garden
The Longchamp Palace is one of the most famous sights in Marseille and should not be missed. The building hosts two major museums and the adjacent park is one of the most beautiful in all of France. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Marseille" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/marseille.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-marseille-longchamp] A celebration of water The Longchamp Palace began construction in 1839 (it wasn't completed until 30 years later)…
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