

Pavillon-de-partage-des-eaux
Les Chutes-Lavie
A 1906 hydraulic pavilion crowned by a soaring octagonal glass roof, Art Deco mosaics, and lion-faced gargoyles. You can't peek inside, but the exterior alone is worth the detour.
Historic hydraulic architecture
Art Deco details
20th century heritage
Octagonal glass roof
Tips
🚫"too bad we can't visit it!"
🚌take bus 81 to avoid parking hassles
💧once supplied fresh water to northern Marseille
Pavillon-de-partage-des-eaux
Les Chutes-Lavie


A 1906 hydraulic pavilion crowned by a soaring octagonal glass roof, Art Deco mosaics, and lion-faced gargoyles. You can't peek inside, but the exterior alone is worth the detour.
Historic hydraulic architecture
Art Deco details
20th century heritage
Octagonal glass roof
Tips
🚫"too bad we can't visit it!"
🚌take bus 81 to avoid parking hassles
💧once supplied fresh water to northern Marseille