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Palais du Pharo
Sight4.7 · 4 1924.4 · 790≈ 45 minFree entry1.6 km from the center
An imperial palace perched on the rocky Pharo promontory overlooking the entrance to Marseille's Old Port, commissioned in 1858 by Napoleon III for Empress Eugénie. The Second Empire residence is set within a scenic six-hectare public park. Its grassy lawns and shaded promenades provide one of the city's finest vantage points, gazing across Fort Saint-Jean, yacht-filled marinas, and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea.
Highlights
- Panoramic views over the Old Port and Fort Saint-Jean
- Grand Second Empire residence built for Empress Eugénie
- Scenic seaside public park ideal for relaxing walks
Opening hours
| Mon | 07:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:00 – 21:00 |
| Wed | 07:00 – 21:00 |
| Thu | 07:00 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 07:00 – 21:00 |
| Sat | 07:00 – 21:00 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 21:00 |
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