Belle de Mai, Working-class district in 3rd arrondissement, Marseille, France
Belle de Mai extends near Saint-Charles railway station, with industrial zones along railway tracks and a residential core in the northern section.
The area transformed from a leisure destination for wealthy residents into an industrial hub after the 1868 establishment of the tobacco manufacturing plant.
The former tobacco factory now functions as a cultural complex, housing municipal archives, media production facilities, and creative spaces for artists.
The district maintains direct connections to public transportation through Saint-Charles station and accommodates 14,256 residents within its boundaries.
Film production studios in Belle de Mai serve as primary filming location for television series, including three quarters of Plus Belle La Vie scenes.
Location: 3rd arrondissement of Marseille
Shares border with: Saint-Mauront
GPS coordinates: 43.31151,5.38561
Latest update: June 2, 2025 00:11
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