City of Street Arts

The Cité des Arts de la Rue, located in the 15th arrondissement of Marseille, is a center for creation and experimentation dedicated to street arts and performances in public spaces. Inaugurated on November 30, 2013, this structure is unique in Europe, not only for its size – covering an area of 36,000 square meters – […]

Radiant City Le Corbusier

The Cité Radieuse by Le Corbusier in Marseille is one of the masterpieces of modern architecture, a symbol of a revolutionary vision of living and collective life. This work, also known as Unité d’Habitation, represents one of the most accomplished realizations of Le Corbusier’s thinking, combining functionality, aesthetics, and sociality in a single structure. The […]

Centro Bourse

The Centre Bourse in Marseille is one of the city’s most important commercial and cultural complexes, located in the lively Belsunce district. Inaugurated in 1977, the Centre Bourse was designed to be a reference point for shopping and business in the heart of Marseille. Its strategic location, near the Vieux-Port, has made it a popular […]

Castle of If

The Château d’If is one of the most iconic monuments in Marseille, located on an island in the Frioul archipelago, about 3.5 km from the city’s coast. Built between 1527 and 1529 by order of King Francis I, the castle was originally constructed as a defensive fortress to protect the port of Marseille from possible […]

Cathedral La Major

The Cathedral La Major in Marseille, also known as Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure, is one of the most iconic monuments of the city and a symbol of its rich cultural and religious history. Located between the Panier district and the Joliette area, near the Vieux-Port, the cathedral represents a magnificent example of Roman-Byzantine architecture, with its stripes […]

Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, affectionately known by the people of Marseille as “la Bonne Mère”, is one of the most recognizable symbols of Marseille, located on top of a high hill overlooking the city and the port. Its history is deeply intertwined with that of Marseille, serving as a spiritual and military […]

National Park of the Calanques

The Calanques National Park, established in 2012, is a true natural and cultural gem located along the Mediterranean coast of France, between Marseille, Cassis, and La Ciotat. This unique park, spanning 520 square kilometers, is the only one in Europe to include terrestrial, marine, and island areas in a peri-urban context, thus integrating cities, sea, […]

Allauch

Allauch, a municipality located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, northeast of Marseille, is a place rich in history, traditions, and natural beauty. Its strategic location between the Étoile massif and the Garlaban hills offers breathtaking views and a variety of hiking trails that attract visitors from all over the region. Allauch is not only a […]

Abbey of San Vittore

The Abbey of Saint Victor, located in the heart of Marseille, is one of the oldest and most significant monuments in the city. Founded in the 5th century by John Cassian, a Christian monk from Scythia, the abbey played a crucial role in the spread of monasticism in the West and represents an important testimony […]

Villa Savoye

The Villa Savoye, located in Poissy, a suburb west of Paris, is one of the masterpieces of modern architecture and an icon of the Modern Movement. Designed by the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret between 1928 and 1931, the villa represents one of the most accomplished realizations of the architectural principles […]