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The basilique of Notre Dame is on top of a hill giving a marvelous view of Marseille. The city tour bus stops here, and number 60 bus from Vieux Port.
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 Top of the hill of ND de
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The view from the top of the mountain is marvellous. You can see both the sea and the city of Marseille.
A tour to the Notre Dame is a must, aswell as a look inside.
As I took photos the batteries in my digital camera died, but the kind ladies in the gift shop offered me to buy a disposable camera for less than 10 Euros - the quality of the pictures were great! Address: Notre Dame in MarseilleDirections: A short walk (15 mins) from the city centre and harbour of Port Vieux up the road to the church, or a five minute bus ride with bus 60.
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Overlooking the city of Marseille on a steep hill, is the dominate structure of the Notre Dame de la Garde with its gold capped Statue of the Virgin Mary atop the square bell tower.
The view from the terrace is stunning overlooking the old port, much of the city of Marseille, the nearby islands and the Mediterranean Sea.and is worth the effort to get there - local bus from Vieux Port is suggested.
The interior of the cathedral is ornate and above the alter is a mosaic showing the strong links to the sea as Marseille has always been a seafarers city.
There is a small museum of model ships of almost every type and kind and a cafeteria serving a range of hot and cold food and drink at reasonable prices - however it is dining with a great view.
The crypt is "different" as those wishing to make an offering of lighted candles place them through a small window onto a moving conveyor belt. The light and heat reminded us more of a concentration camp oven rather than a place of worship and reflection - but then again maybe it was my imagination.
Alternative web site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_la_Garde
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If you fancy seeing Marseilles in a superb panoramic view, you could do worse than take "le petit train" up the hill behind the Vieux Port to the church Notre Dame de la Garde, known locally as "la bonne mère". For a cost of 5 euros per person, you take your place on the "train" and then get taken up the hill with an accompanying commentary in french and english. When you get to the church, you can then take in the amazing views of the city, the sea, and the archipelago of Frioul. The church itself is pretty amazing with a stunning atmosphere, if you like that sort of thing. Directions: Catch the train in the Vieux Port, on the corner of Quai du Port and Quai des Belges.
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Notre Dame de la Garde is a seafarers' church, with models of ships hanging from the ceiling. Built in the 19th century, it was designed by Esperandieu (Hope in God), who was ironically a Protestant.
It has a mix of architectural styles, as befitting a cathedral in this city of mixed heritage and traditions. No mere carbon copy of the other cathedrals in France, this one is a unique piece of work. The inside is stunningly beautiful, and the front terrace offers some of the best views of the city. Leave a Comment
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 Panoramic View from N-D de la
Garde by BeChar
But the most exciting thing to do when you are up on the hill of "Notre Dame de la Garde" is to enjoy the distant and panoramic view in all directions.
To close the blue tour "Corniche / Notre Dame de la Garde", I suggest to pass St Victor Abbey, a place we missed.
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 Notre Dame de la Garde by BeChar
In 1214 a chapel was built at the top of the hill "de la Garde". In 1525, Francois 1 requested to build a fort to defend the city, enclosing the chapel. From 1853 till 1864, a basilic was constructed (Architect Espérandieu). The imponent statue (9.7m, more than 9 tons, sculptor Lequesne) was placed in 1870.
Mention the drawbridge to enter the basilica.
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 Marseille seen from the Notre
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 by anglosaxonLeave a Comment Address: Just look up and there it is.
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