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Notre-Dame de la Garde
Religious site4.8 · 50 6064.7 · 13 617≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry1.5 km from the center
Marseille's most iconic landmark, perched atop a 149-metre limestone outcrop on the foundations of a 16th-century fortress. Constructed between 1853 and 1864 in Romano-Byzantine style by Henri-Jacques Espérandieu, the basilica is crowned by an 11-metre gilded statue of the Virgin Mary, known fondly as La Bonne Mère. Inside, golden mosaics and ex-voto sailing models honor sailors, while wide terraces offer sweeping panoramas of the sea.
Highlights
- 360-degree views of Marseille and the Mediterranean
- 11-metre gilded statue of La Bonne Mère
- Glittering Byzantine-style mosaics and model ships
- Free admission to the basilica and view terrace
Opening hours
| Mon | 07:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 18:00 |
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