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Palais Longchamp
Park4.6 · 20 1474.3 · 1 361≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry1.6 km from the center
A monumental 19th-century palace complex in Marseille, erected to celebrate the completion of the Durance Canal that brought fresh water to the port city. Designed by Henri-Jacques Espérandieu, its centrepiece is an awe-inspiring cascading water tower crowned with sculpted bulls and water allegories. Semicircular colonnades flank the waterfall, housing the Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History Museum amidst leafy parks.
Highlights
- Monumental water chateau fountain with allegorical sculptures
- Grand semicircular colonnade designed by Espérandieu
- Musée des Beaux-Arts housed in the palace's left wing
- Shaded botanical gardens and tranquil historic walkways
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 21:00 |
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Musée des Beaux-Arts, Marseille
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Musée Grobet-Labadié is a museum showcasing decorative arts.
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