Palais des arts, Public library and cultural center in 1st arrondissement of Marseille, France.
The Palais des Arts combines white Tarascon stone on its main facade with red brick in the interior courtyard, featuring ten historical figure busts.
Construction of this municipal facility started in 1864 and finished in 1874, following plans by architect Henri Espérandieu who died before completion.
The building houses the Pierre Barbizet Regional Conservatory and includes an amphitheater supported by granite columns facing a memorial to architect Espérandieu.
Located at 1 Place Carli, the Palais des Arts serves as a cultural venue for exhibitions, concerts, and educational activities throughout the year.
The structure replaced the former Bernardines Convent, which previously contained the city library, fine arts school, natural history museum, and imperial high school.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Marseille
Inception: 1874
Architects: Henri-Jacques Espérandieu
Address: 1, place Carli
GPS coordinates: 43.29590,5.38354
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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