Campagne Pastré, Historical estate and public park in Marseille, France
Campagne Pastré is a historical estate and public park in Marseille covering approximately 112 hectares between Pointe Rouge and Grotte Rolland. The grounds combine Mediterranean vegetation with artificial lakes, three mansions built in the 1800s, and recreational facilities including playgrounds and sports areas.
The Pastré family established the estate between 1836 and 1853, building three mansions including a castle with distinctive pink stone. It later became a cultural haven during wartime and eventually transformed into public parkland.
During World War II, the estate served as a refuge for artists and intellectuals supported by Countess Lily Pastré. This chapter gave the property a deep connection to Marseille's artistic life.
The park is open 24 hours daily and accessible through five entrance points at no cost. Visitors will find playgrounds, sports facilities, boules courts, and walking paths throughout the grounds.
A monumental fountain designed by architect Marc Dossetti depicts the Alps and marks the starting point of a water circuit through the park. This sculptural element creates an unexpected connection between mountain scenery and Mediterranean lowland.
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