Palais du Pharo, Second Empire palace on the Mediterranean coast in Marseille, France
The Palais du Pharo stands on an elevated position overlooking the Old Port of Marseille, featuring symmetrical architecture and large windows facing the sea.
Napoleon III commissioned the construction of this palace in 1858 as a gift for Empress Eugénie, with Swiss architect Jean Marc Samuel Louis Vaucher-Crémieux leading the project.
The palace functions as a conference center and exhibition space, hosting international scientific meetings and cultural gatherings throughout the year.
Visitors can access the palace gardens daily from sunrise to sunset, while guided tours of the interior require advance reservations through the tourism office.
The palace includes specialized medical training facilities and simulation rooms, serving as a center for healthcare education in partnership with local universities.
Location: Marseille
Architects: Jean Marc Samuel Louis Vaucher-Crémieux
Architectural style: Second Empire style
Website: http://palaisdupharo.marseille.fr/en
GPS coordinates: 43.29417,5.35806
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
The route connects Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, the old port and Calanques National Park with historical buildings. The locations display the maritime history, urban architecture and coastal landscape of Marseille.
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.
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Fort Saint-Jean
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Fort Saint-Nicolas
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Villa Méditerranée
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Grotte Cosquer
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Eglise Saint-Laurent
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Musée de l'illusion Marseille
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Musée Regards de Provence
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Théâtre antique de Marseille
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Phare de Sainte Marie
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Interior of Saint-Victor
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Mémorial des déportations
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Fort Saint-Jean
336 m
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Théâtre de Lenche
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La Désirade
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Bench
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Tour du Fanal
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Mémorial des Déportations de la Ville de Marseille
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Jardin Émile Duclaux
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Scenic viewpoint
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Scenic viewpoint
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Plage des Catalans
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Tour du roi René
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