Villa Méditerranée, Archaeological museum and public building in 2nd arrondissement of Marseille, France.
Villa Méditerranée stands as a modern structure near the Mediterranean Sea, featuring a concrete design that connects the waterfront with the city center.
Architect Stefano Boeri completed this contemporary building in 2013, establishing a new cultural landmark in the maritime district of Marseille.
The museum exhibits numerous Mediterranean artifacts, including an extensive collection of Egyptian items, ceramics, and maritime objects from ancient civilizations.
Visitors can access the permanent collections from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with guided tours available throughout the day.
The museum maintains the second-largest collection of Mediterranean archaeological artifacts in France, following only the collections at the Louvre Museum.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Marseille
Architects: Stefano Boeri
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 43.29720,5.36199
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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.
Marseille Cathedral
334 m
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
75 m
CMA CGM Tower
2 km
Palais du Pharo
464 m
Fort Saint-Jean
279 m
Cathédrale de la Major
378 m
Grotte Cosquer
7 m
Eglise Saint-Laurent
187 m
Vieille Major
362 m
Musée de l'illusion Marseille
234 m
Hôtel de police de Marseille
353 m
Musée Regards de Provence
139 m
Théâtre antique de Marseille
241 m
Phare de Sainte Marie
387 m
Monument aux héros et victimes de la mer
408 m
Mémorial des déportations
188 m
Fort Saint-Jean
195 m
Consigne sanitaire de Marseille
273 m
Théâtre de Lenche
321 m
Bâtiment de l'ancien observatoire de Marseille
404 m
Préau des Accoules
383 m
Bench
114 m
Tour du Fanal
183 m
Mémorial des Déportations de la Ville de Marseille
183 m
Jardin Émile Duclaux
483 m
Scenic viewpoint
124 m
Scenic viewpoint
230 m
Tour du roi René
289 mReviews
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