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Palais Longchamp
Best time to visit
Mornings offer soft light ideal for photography, while summer evenings allow you to enjoy open-air concerts in the park.
Budget tips
Park admission is free, and the fine arts museum offers reduced rates on the first Sunday of the month. Consider the Marseille Pass card for combined benefits and visits.
Recommended for
Architecture buffs, Families, Photographers, Fans of open-air music
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
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
- Bring a hat and water in the summer, the park is large and not very shady.
- Photograph the fountain at sunrise to avoid the crowds and capture the golden light.
- Do not miss the small art gallery inside, often unknown to visitors.
- Avoid mid-afternoon on weekends to escape family crowds.
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