Outgoing
Fort Saint-Jean 1
Parks & Gardens
Fort Saint-Jean 2
Fort Saint-Jean 3
Fort Saint-Jean 4
Fort Saint-Jean 5

Fort Saint-Jean

Le Pharo

Wander the ramparts of this 17th-century fortress built by Louis XIV for sweeping views over the Vieux-Port and Mediterranean. Connected to MUCEM by a dramatic footbridge, the fort invites you to explore its gardens, towers, and layered history without spending a cent.

Historic fortress
Panoramic views
Free entry
Mediterranean gardens

Tips

🏰one of my favorite places in Marseille (Parenthèse Citron)
the genius work and giving me such a memorable experience
🌅visit morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds

Fort Saint-Jean

Prom. Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille, France

Upcoming at Fort Saint-Jean

Friday, Jun 12
Ferdinandea, the ephemeral island

Ferdinandea, the ephemeral island

June 12 at 1am

Clément Cogitore resurrects Ferdinandea, a volcanic island that surfaced in 1831 and sparked a territorial scramble before vanishing beneath the waves. Through films, glass photographs, and colonial archives, the exhibition questions what our myths of possession reveal.

Maison Yellow Pop-up immersif et boutique

Maison Yellow Pop-up immersif et boutique

June 12 at 10am

See la vie en jaune at this sun-drenched pop-up where Ricard's 90-year heritage meets contemporary Mediterranean design. Browse reissued glassware, Studio 5.5 pitchers, and creations by local artisans in an immersive space scented with sea breeze and Southern playlists.

Monday, Jul 27
La Semaine pharaonique du Mucem

La Semaine pharaonique du Mucem

July 27

"Gold and glitter" takes over the Mucem for a week of pharaoh-inspired fun. Make emoji hieroglyph accessories, catch open-air cinema, and dance at the karaoke ball dressed as Cleopatra. All free.