- Join for free
- Sign In
Latest Marseille hotel reviews
Helpfulness
Notre-Dame de la Garde, called in Marseille "la Bonne Mère" (our good Lady/Mother) is seen here from the Town hall, on the Northern quay. It represents THE landmark for Marseille as it can be seen from miles away by sailors. Notre-Dame de la Garde is thought to protect the sailors that leave the harbor and sailors are supposed to drop a prayer to her on leaving in order to increase their hope to come back !
Written Dec 26, 2004
Helpfulness
On the Notre-Dame de la Garde platform, an amazing cross associates together three symbols: a cross, symbol of Christianity, a heart, symbol of Notre-Dame (Our Lady) and unexpectedly an anchor, reminding that the city of Marseille was born by the sea and has always lived on the sea.
Written Dec 26, 2004
Helpfulness
This basilica was built during the 1800s, and sits on a hill which gives it a dominating presence over the entire city. The belfry is topped by a golden statue of the Virgin Mary.
We climbed the hill on foot...we had no choice, as it was the day of the general strike. It was worth it, though, given the view and the beautiful interior. Check out some of my other photos!
Written Sep 23, 2004
Address: up the hill from the old harbor!
This landmark church crowns a limestone rock overlooking the southern side of the Vieux-Port, and the whole city of Marseille, for that matter. The Basilica was built in the years 1853 ý 1864 followings the norms of the Romanesque-Byzantine style that was really popular in the 19th century. Its belfry, measuring some 46 meters high, is topped by a 15-meter gilded statue of the Virgin, to whom the edifice is consecrated. Another points worth to note are the lavishly decorated interior (this from Byzantine style, too, I guess), as well as marble and mosaic facings.
Visitors come here not so much for the church as for the view--best seen at sunset--from its terrace. Spread out before you are the city, the islands, and the sea. Admission, like to many other religious monuments throughout France, is free of charge for all.
Written Aug 3, 2003
Helpfulness
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.
Written Mar 9, 2008
Helpfulness
Apart from the building itself, the Notre Dame de la Garde also offers great views on Marseille and the coast in all 4 directions.
Written Nov 16, 2005
The interior of the basilica is full of colours with Marble and mosaic.
Written Jul 14, 2005
Written Jun 5, 2005
Helpfulness
To reach Notre Dame de la Garde, the nicest may is to climb up the Southern side of the hill. You will have great views on the sea, the islands and Marseille.
Written May 25, 2005
under construction
Written Jul 4, 2003
Sponsored Links
Hotel Les Cigales Marseille
1 Review and 164 Opinions Stayed here when I backpacked through Europe during college. Hotel Les Cigales is a really sweet...
Escale Oceania Vieux Port Marseille Marseille
2 Reviews and 145 Opinions It has a three star rating , situated by Rue Canébiere, one of the citys main streets. We had room...
Hotel Saint Ferreol Marseille
1 Review and 128 Opinions A jacuzzi double room is about 550F but, a weekend break would be memorable. A unique hotel. All...
Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde tips and photos posted by real travelers and Marseille locals.
Write a Reviewunder construction
137 members live in Marseille
Q: What is the best way to go from the Marseille airport to the old port?
A: Hi, the price of the bus is 8.50 euros. But if you take a taxi it depends if it's during the day or not : day fare for the vieux port will be around 40 / 45...
Read 3 Replies
1
Marseille, 2,500 years of history
Marseille is together with Lyon the second town of France with over 1,000,000 inhabitants (the city : 800,000) The history of Marseille goes as far back as 600 BC. Sailors from the Greek Phocea,...
2
I may imagine the large number of sailers who discovered such a view when arriving at Marseille. It's precisely where the Phocean Greeks arrived 2600 years ago, and settled the city then called...
3
Marseille: sea, sun and wind ... and diversity!
Marseille was for me famous for the football, the strong southern accent, the films of Marcel Pagnol and Fernandel (and recently Taxi)...but what attracted and finally brought me to this city was the...
4
Marseille - you either love it or hate it....
To tell you the truth, I was not sure if I would ever be able to love Marseille, the second largest city in France. A port. Huge and with a bad reputation….. Well, to make things short: I did love......
5
WELCOME TO MY MARSEILLE PAGE ......:-)
The ancient city of Massalia was founded in 600 BC by Greek sailors who were seeking new territory and were attracted to this superb site with its deep harbour inlet (calaque) surrounded by protective...
Build your own Marseille page
Sponsored Links
