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Palais Longchamp

Les Cinq-Avenues

Built in 1869 to celebrate clean water reaching Marseille, this Second Empire palace centers on a dramatic fountain with cascading waterfalls. Stroll the colonnaded wings housing the Fine Arts and Natural History museums, then escape to the gardens behind.

19th-century monument
Grand fountain
Two free museums
French gardens

Tips

🌊"Climb the steps to the top of the fountains and take in the views over the city!"
🦒Look for life-size animal statues in the former zoo
🎨Fine Arts Museum permanent collection is free

Palais Longchamp

Bd Jard. Zoologique, 13004 Marseille, France

www.marseille.fr

Upcoming at Palais Longchamp

Saturday, Jun 13
Candlelight : Les Quatre Saisons de Vivaldi

Candlelight : Les Quatre Saisons de Vivaldi

June 13

Vivaldi's Four Seasons comes alive by flickering candlelight inside Palais Longchamp's grand Belle Époque halls. The soaring violins echo off gilded ceilings while fountains shimmer outside: pure baroque magic.

Candlelight : hommage à Fairuz

Candlelight : hommage à Fairuz

June 13

Hundreds of candles illuminate Palais Longchamp as musicians honor Fairuz, the voice that defined Lebanon. Her haunting melodies fill the grand hall for an evening that's part concert, part time travel.

Wednesday, Jun 17
Visite flash contée

Visite flash contée

June 17 at 4:30pm

Follow Bertille, a curious bear cub, as she wakes from hibernation and discovers spring's first flowers, buzzing insects, and newborn animals. This gentle storytelling walk through the Natural History Museum brings nature to life for little ones aged 3 to 6.

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