Winter Solstice Alignment at the Arc de Triomphe du Palais
December 21
Les Grands Carmes
Celestial sunset alignment
Upcoming events at Porte d'Aix
History Exhibition
History Exhibition🏛️Smaller cousin of Paris's Arc de Triomphe
📍Near Gare de Marseille train station
⚠️Surrounding area can feel sketchy
An 18-meter neoclassical triumphal arch built between 1825-1839, with dramatic bas-reliefs depicting French battles like Austerlitz and Fleurus. It marks what was once the northern entrance to Marseille.
Neoclassical monument
Military history carvings
Free city landmark
Photo-worthy architecture
Upcoming events at Porte d'Aix
Monday, Dec 21
History ExhibitionHistory Exhibition🏛️Smaller cousin of Paris's Arc de Triomphe
📍Near Gare de Marseille train station
⚠️Surrounding area can feel sketchy
An 18-meter neoclassical triumphal arch built between 1825-1839, with dramatic bas-reliefs depicting French battles like Austerlitz and Fleurus. It marks what was once the northern entrance to Marseille.
Neoclassical monument
Military history carvings
Free city landmark
Photo-worthy architecture