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Palais Longchamp
Best time to visit
Le matin offre une lumière douce idéale pour la photographie, tandis que les soirées d'été permettent de profiter des concerts en plein air dans le parc.
Budget tips
L'accès au parc est gratuit, et le musée des beaux-arts propose des tarifs réduits le premier dimanche du mois. Pensez à la carte Marseille Pass pour avantages et visites combinées.
Recommended for
Amateurs d'architecture, Familles, Photographes, Amateurs de musique en plein air
Plan your visit
1-2 heures
About
Quick facts: The palace houses an immense fountain 30 meters high that celebrates the arrival of drinking water in Marseille. More than 2,700 sculptures decorate its façades, a spectacle for lovers of art and architecture.
Highlights: A gigantic cascade jets forth beneath the central dome, surrounded by rare animal sculptures such as lions carved from Castries stone. The outdoor music scene in the park attracts young local talents every weekend in summer.
Insider tips
- Apportez un chapeau et de l'eau en été, le parc est grand et peu ombragé.
- Photographiez la fontaine au lever du soleil pour éviter la foule et capter la lumière dorée.
- Ne manquez pas la petite galerie d'art à l'intérieur, souvent méconnue des visiteurs.
- Évitez le milieu d'après-midi en week-end pour échapper à l'affluence familiale.
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