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The Palais Longchamp ( French pronunciation: [palɛ lɔ̃ʃɑ̃]) is a monument in the 4th arrondissement of Marseille, France. It houses both the Musée des beaux-arts and the Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille.
Jun 2, 2020 · 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.
The Palais Longchamp is a truly awesome sight and upon approach your first thought is WOW! It's a little bit of a journey outside the city centre - 10 minutes and 4 stops on the metro from the harbour. It's massive structure, elegant statues and figurines and mesmerising waterfall and fountain means it's a sight not to be missed!
Book your tickets online for Palais Longchamp, Marseille: See 1,331 reviews, articles, and 1,265 photos of Palais Longchamp, ranked No.13 on Tripadvisor among 288 attractions in Marseille.
The Palais Longchamp park. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Marseille, and undoubtedly one of the most appreciated by the inhabitants. Located in the city centre, with nearly 8 hectares of greenery, it surprises as soon as you enter with its fountains and monumental waterfalls.
Palais Longchamp. 1,334 reviews. #14 of 289 things to do in Marseille. Historic Sites. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Beautiful sculptures and water features ” Feb 2024. The sculptures and water features look amazing from down below looking up, from the side as you walk up and from the... “ Architectural gem ” Jun 2023.
The Palais Longchamp is nestled in a green setting in the center of Marseille. Built in 1869 to celebrate the arrival of water in Marseille, the monument houses the Natural History Museum of Marseille and a Fine Arts Museum. It has become a favorite meeting place for families and people from Marseille thanks to its green gardens dotted with shrubs.
