Château Borély, Manor house and decorative arts museum in 8th arrondissement, Marseille, France
The three-level castle features two pavilions, a large courtyard, a portal, decorated rooms, and a private marble chapel within Parc Borély.
Construction began in 1767 under architect Charles-Louis Clérisseau for Louis Borély, a merchant from Marseille, and reached completion in 1778.
The museum displays collections of ceramics, furniture, glassware, tapestries, and fashion designs spanning from the 18th century to present day.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering free access to permanent collections on the first Sunday of each month.
The fashion department maintains over 10,000 items previously housed at the Fashion Museum on Canebière, enabling regular themed exhibitions throughout the year.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Marseille
Inception: 1778
Architects: Charles-Louis Clérisseau
Phone: +33491252634
GPS coordinates: 43.25742,5.38195
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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