The ‘Palais Longchamp’ is a must-see in Marseille: with a beautiful surrounding park, this historical monument was built to bring water to the city an ... More
The ‘Palais Longchamp’ is a must-see in Marseille: with a beautiful surrounding park, this historical monument was built to bring water to the city and is a true architectural achievement.
In 1835, a cholera epidemic hit the Phocaean city because of a water shortage. After this tragedy, the architect Franz Mayor de Montricher – educated at the very prestigious Ponts et Chaussées – was chosen to implement a project dating back to the 16th century: the excavation of an 85km canal to bring water from the Durance river all the way to Marseille.
After 10 years of hard work, 18 aqueduct bridges were built to bring drinkable water to Marseille. The architect Henry Espérandieu – the famous builder of the Notre-Dame Basilica – staged the arrival of water on the Longchamp plateau, a striking architectural monument from 1682 to 1869.
- You can visit the park & the exterior galleries of the Palais Longchamp for free.
- The park is open year-round
- Directions -
By Metro
Line M1: Take Metro Line 1 and disembark at Cinq Avenues – Longchamp station. From there, it's approximately a 5-minute walk to the palace's southern entrance.
By Tram
Tram Line T2: Board Tram Line 2 and alight at the Longchamp stop, which is directly in front of the palace.
By Bus
Several bus lines serve the vicinity of Palais Longchamp, including Lines 42, 49, 7, 72, and 74. These buses stop near the palace, providing additional access options.
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