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.
The Champ de Mars Park is a place where Colmariens and tourists like to sit on one of the many benches to enjoy the shade of the trees. By the mid-eig ... More
The Champ de Mars Park is a place where Colmariens and tourists like to sit on one of the many benches to enjoy the shade of the trees. By the mid-eighteenth century, part of this square located southwest of the city had been converted into a public walk. In 1793, the city transformed this space into a military drill ground and a place of celebration, renamed Champ de Mars. During the nineteenth century this park of approval takes its current form with its vast aisles whose design recalls the cross of the legion of honor. In 1856, Auguste Bartholdi installed a statue of General Rapp on the square in the North, henceforth called by the name of the Colombian hero. Then in 1864 he built Admiral Bruat's fountain in the center of the park. These two monuments installed in the alignment of the prefecture reinforce the attraction of the site. The jets of water of the Rapp place, the Carrousel 1900 and the numerous games for children (swings, slides or rockers), contribute to the animation of this place of life colmarien.
It is most beautiful park in Paris with a combination of French and British gardens
and the best resting place for Parisians. ... More
It is most beautiful park in Paris with a combination of French and British gardens
and the best resting place for Parisians.
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