Parc Charles Aznavour

Parc Charles Aznavour is a five-hectare park in Marseille featuring a lake, open lawns, and a variety of trees including magnolias, coast redwoods, cedars, yews, and ginkgo biloba planted across distinct zones. The layout creates several areas for walking and sitting with different plant compositions throughout.

The site began in 1840 when merchant David Leon de Cohen built an estate and a bastide on the grounds. A Swiss family later modified these structures in the 1920s before the location was transformed into a public park.

The town hall for the 9th and 10th districts of Marseille operates from the former residence on the grounds. This blend of civic administration and green space creates a meeting point where locals connect with both nature and municipal life.

The park is open daily from 7:00 in the morning until 19:00 in the evening with parking and restroom facilities available on site. Entry is via 150 Boulevard Paul Claudel where visitors can easily find their way in.

An olive tree planted by Charles Aznavour in June 2015 grows on the grounds as a tribute marking the centenary of the Armenian genocide. This living memorial stands quietly among the park's vegetation and carries personal meaning beyond the green space itself.

Location: Marseille

GPS coordinates: 43.26720,5.41727

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44