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Longchamp Palace
Food4.4 · 1 6374 · 235≈ 1 h 30 minFree entry
Palais Longchamp in Marseille is a grand monument celebrating the 1869 completion of the Durance Canal, which brought fresh drinking water to the arid city. Designed by Henri-Jacques Espérandieu, the complex centres on an ornate water château with roaring cascades and statues of Camargue bulls. A curved neoclassical colonnade connects the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Natural History Museum, opening into landscaped gardens and public parks.
Highlights
- Monumental 1869 water chateau with cascading fountains
- Magnificent curved colonnade by Henri-Jacques Espérandieu
- Houses the Fine Arts Museum and Natural History Museum
- Expansive landscaped public gardens and shaded walking paths
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 01:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 01:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 01:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 01:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 02:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 02:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 01:00 |
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