L'Estaque, Railway station in L'Estaque, Marseille, France.
Description
L'Estaque is a railway station in Marseille's 16th arrondissement with a main building constructed between 1848 and 1851. Art Deco metal structures were added to the station during the late 1920s to expand its facilities.
History
The station was built initially to handle freight transport but later became a passenger facility. It eventually received official protection as a French historic monument.
Culture
The neighborhood around the station attracted painters in the 1800s who were drawn to its distinctive light and coastal position. This artistic heritage still shapes how the place looks and how residents connect with the area.
Practical
The station sits on top of a hill and features four tracks with one central platform and two side platforms. Its elevated position creates a natural division between the station area at the top and the beach section lower in the village.
Did you know?
The station's hilltop location led to a split identity for the village with L'Estaque-Gare at the top and L'Estaque-Plage at the bottom. This geographical division shapes how residents and visitors experience the two distinct parts of the settlement.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (16th arrondissement of Marseille).
Ex U-Boot-Bunker Martha
3.4 km
Église Saint-Louis
3.4 km
Oppidum de Verduron
1.7 km
Notre-Dame de la Galline
2.7 km
Villa La Palestine
765 m
Oppidum de la Cloche
4.7 km
Viaduc de Corbière
2.8 km
Crispine Cave
1.9 km
Bastide de la Guillermy
3.4 km
Plage de la Batterie
2.6 km
Ermitage des Aygalades
3.3 km
Church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de l'Estaque
624 m
Chaudron de l'Estaque
602 m
Savonnerie du Midi
3.5 km
Plage de La Lave
2.3 km
Musée du Savon de Marseille
3.5 km
Église Saint-Antoine-le-Grand de Saint-Antoine
3.2 km
Église Saint-Paul de la Viste
2.9 km
Église apostolique arménienne Saint-Garabed de Verduron
2.2 km
Église apostolique arménienne Saint-Thaddée-et-Saint-Barthélémy de Saint-Antoine
3.4 km
Église Saint-Blaise des Pennes-Mirabeau
5.3 km
Ancienne église Sainte-Anne de Septèmes-les-Vallons
5.3 km
Église Saint-Dominique des Cadeneaux
3.8 km
Église Saint-Trophyme de la Cabucelle
4.6 km
Église Saint-Henri de Saint-Henri
979 m
Église apostolique arménienne Saint-Jacques de la Cabucelle
4.6 km
Église des Aygalades
3.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-d'Aide des Pennes-Mirabeau
5.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes