History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionHôtel de Cabre
Hôtel de Ville
Marseille's oldest standing house has quite the story: built in 1535, it survived WWII destruction then was jacked up, rotated 90 degrees, and moved 15 meters in 1954 to align with modern streets.
16th century architecture
Gothic Renaissance blend
Historic house moved intact
WWII survival story
Tips
🏛️spot the Gothic and Renaissance styles blended on the facade
🔄street signs show Rue Bonneterie on two perpendicular corners
👀exterior only - it's private apartments inside
Hôtel de Cabre
Hôtel de VilleOpen
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionMarseille's oldest standing house has quite the story: built in 1535, it survived WWII destruction then was jacked up, rotated 90 degrees, and moved 15 meters in 1954 to align with modern streets.
16th century architecture
Gothic Renaissance blend
Historic house moved intact
WWII survival story
Tips
🏛️spot the Gothic and Renaissance styles blended on the facade
🔄street signs show Rue Bonneterie on two perpendicular corners
👀exterior only - it's private apartments inside