Culture

150 years of Notre Dame de la Garde. Happy birthday to the Bonne Mère!
September 1870 - September 2020. La Bonne Mère is 150 years old, at least in its current form, but she has been watching over us from atop her rock for much longer. Serving as a lookout, a fortress, and a chapel at different times, the site has been ...

I dance the MIA" on the screen!
The famous song from our favorite Marseille group, "Je danse le MIA," is going to have its own film. In the early 80s, I remember the nights Where the atmosphere was hot and the guys would enter Wearing Stan Smith sneakers, with a cold gaze They wou...

Les Carrières de Lumières : best tourist site in the PACA region
A distinction awarded by the famous monthly magazine "Ça m'intéresse". Les Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux de Provence came first, ahead of Parc Phoenix in Nice and the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco.

Embark on a journey to the heart of the myths and legends of Ancient Greece at the Museum of History of Marseille.
From July 15 to January 3, 2021, the Museum of History of Marseille is hosting an exhibition featuring an exceptional collection of vases that trace the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Many of the pieces were found in Marseille.

Marseille's Unusual : The Longest Bench in the World is in Marseille
Did you know? Facing the sea, on the Corniche Kennedy, you can find the longest bench in the world, stretching for an impressive 3 kilometers. Construit en 1957 le banc avait pour objectif de permettre aux Marseillais de profiter d’une vue épous...

Top 10 Museums in Marseille !
The Best Museums Not to Miss in Marseille! Take a cultural break in the Phocaean City for a brief journey through history !

Why is the beach called "Plage du Prophète" ?
Do you know the Prophète Beach? Located on the Corniche, this small sandy beach protected by a stone breakwater, with a volleyball court, and lively evening parties. We've all wondered why it's called that. We finally reveal the meaning behind this s...