

Pl. Félix Baret
Préfecture
A weathered plaque marks the home where Auguste Rondel built his theatrical library before donating it to the Comédie Française. Easy to miss, but a quiet nod to Marseille's literary history.
Historic literary landmark
Hidden cultural gem
Free to visit
Quiet contemplative spot
Tips
📚Rondel was a banker-turned-theatographer and collector
🎭the plaque was affixed by friends of letters in 1936
Pl. Félix Baret
Préfecture


A weathered plaque marks the home where Auguste Rondel built his theatrical library before donating it to the Comédie Française. Easy to miss, but a quiet nod to Marseille's literary history.
Historic literary landmark
Hidden cultural gem
Free to visit
Quiet contemplative spot
Tips
📚Rondel was a banker-turned-theatographer and collector
🎭the plaque was affixed by friends of letters in 1936