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Marseille photo locations and scenic spots

This selection presents notable photography locations across Marseille, from the Vallon des Auffes fishing port to the Byzantine architecture of La Major Cathedral. The route includes historic structures like Fort Saint-Jean, natural sites such as Calanque de Morgiou, and architectural landmarks including the Palais Longchamp and Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse.

Vallon des Auffes

Marseille, France

Vallon des Auffes

Small coastal inlet with stone houses and fishing boats. Local restaurants offer Mediterranean seafood. The port maintains its original maritime character.

Le Panier

Marseille, France

Le Panier

Old district with narrow streets and stone staircases. Contains artisan shops, galleries and murals. Buildings date from the 17th century.

Calanque de Morgiou

Marseille, France

Calanque de Morgiou

Mediterranean inlet between limestone cliffs. Small fishing port with boats and underwater caves. Water depth reaches 40 meters.

Cours Julien

Marseille, France

Cours Julien

Cultural district with street art and independent shops. Features music venues, markets and cafes. Center of the urban art scene.

Fort Saint-Jean

Marseille, France

Fort Saint-Jean

A 17th-century military structure at the harbor entrance with views over the Mediterranean Sea and the city ports.

Palais Longchamp

Marseille, France

Palais Longchamp

A 19th-century monument commemorating the construction of a canal, featuring gardens, fountains, and two museum wings.

Château d'If

Marseille, France

Château d'If

A fortress and former prison on an island, known from The Count of Monte Cristo novel, with Mediterranean Sea views.

La Friche la Belle de Mai

Marseille, France

La Friche la Belle de Mai

Former tobacco factory converted into an arts center with exhibition spaces, concerts venues, and a rooftop space.

Notre-Dame du Mont

Marseille, France

Notre-Dame du Mont

This area features murals and graffiti along narrow streets, with many independent shops and local restaurants between old buildings.

Anse de Maldormé

Marseille, France

Anse de Maldormé

Small cove with rocky cliffs and clear water, located away from main tourist areas. The beach offers views of Mediterranean Sea.

Bastide de la Guillermy

Marseille, France

Bastide de la Guillermy

Historic residence from the 18th century with stone walls and geometric gardens. The property includes fountains and Mediterranean plants.

Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse

Marseille, France

Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse

Built in 1952, this concrete housing complex stands on pillars. The building includes shops, offices and a rooftop terrace with views.

Les Docks Village

Marseille, France

Les Docks Village

Renovated waterfront warehouse from 1856 converted into a commercial center with restaurants, shops and offices spanning 80 meters long.

Palais de Pharo

Marseille, France

Palais de Pharo

Imperial residence built in 1858 at the entrance of the Old Port, featuring Mediterranean gardens and conference spaces.

Vieille Charité

Marseille, France

Vieille Charité

17th century baroque building with oval chapel, originally built to house poor citizens, now contains archaeological collections and exhibition spaces.

Hotel Dieu

Marseille, France

Hotel Dieu

The 18th century building served as a hospital until 2006. Now renovated as a five-star hotel with high ceilings and marble floors.

Corniche Kennedy

Marseille, France

Corniche Kennedy

Five kilometer waterfront promenade built in 1848. The path connects the Old Port to Prado Beach with views of Mediterranean Sea.

Place de Lenche

Marseille, France

Place de Lenche

Medieval square in the Le Panier district with restaurants and cafes. Former site of the Greek agora from the 6th century BC.

Garden of Ruins

Marseille, France

Garden of Ruins

Archaeological site with Greek port remains from 600 BC. The garden contains ancient walls, docks and artifacts displayed near History Museum.

Saint Victor Abbey

Marseille, France

Saint Victor Abbey

This religious complex established in the 5th century contains catacombs, an ancient crypt, and a collection of religious artifacts and sarcophagi.

La Major Cathedral

Marseille, France

La Major Cathedral

This 19th century Byzantine-Roman cathedral features striped walls, multiple domes, and can accommodate up to 3000 people in its interior.

Borély Park

Marseille, France

Borély Park

This garden contains geometric flower beds, a rose garden, an artificial lake, and paths lined with centuries-old trees.

Mediterranean Villa

Marseille, France

Mediterranean Villa

Modern cultural center built in 2013 with a cantilevered structure extending over a water basin, hosting exhibits about Mediterranean history.

Jardin de la Magalone

Marseille, France

Jardin de la Magalone

This 18th century estate features French formal gardens with stone sculptures, water features and Mediterranean plants. The main building houses a music conservatory.

Hôtel de Cabre

Marseille, France

Hôtel de Cabre

Built in 1535, this Gothic structure survived World War II bombings. In 1954, the building was rotated 90 degrees during reconstruction works.

Palais de Justice

Marseille, France

Palais de Justice

This 1862 courthouse features a neoclassical design with 20-meter tall columns. The building extends over 10,000 square meters and includes multiple courtrooms.

Malmousque

Marseille, France

Malmousque

Small port with natural pools carved in rocks where visitors swim in summer. Located in a residential area between Corniche and Endoume.

La Buzine Château de la Buzine

Marseille, France

La Buzine Château de la Buzine

19th century mansion transformed into cinema museum and cultural center. Features exhibition rooms, screening hall and Mediterranean gardens.

Anse de la Fausse Monnaie

Marseille, France

Anse de la Fausse Monnaie

Small cove with rocky beach between limestone cliffs. Named after counterfeiters who operated in nearby caves during 18th century.

Musée Regards de Provence

Marseille, France

Musée Regards de Provence

Art gallery in renovated 1940s health station building near port. Exhibits paintings and photographs focused on Mediterranean culture and landscapes.