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Built in the 17th century under Louis XIV, the fort Saint-Jean offers an open-air vista of the history of Marseille. Its hanging gardens and breath-taking views will tempt you to continue your stroll. Download the map Opening days and hours. Open every day except Tuesdays Closed exceptionally on 1 May and 25 December.
- History of the fort Saint-Jean
From the foundation of Massalia to the opening of the Mucem,...
- History of the fort Saint-Jean
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From the foundation of Massalia to the opening of the Mucem, this journey is an opportunity to see and better understand the site of the fort Saint-Jean, whose history is intrinsically linked to that of Marseille and the Mediterranean basin.
Jul 27, 2024 · MARSEILLE, FRANCE - JULY 23: A boat passes the Fort Saint-Jean at Vieux-Port in Marseille during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 23, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
The Fort Saint-Jean in Marseille is part of the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Fort Saint-Jean has been a listed monument since 1964 and from higher up it is the perfect location to take a panoramic photo. Read more. Written January 18, 2024.
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May 26, 2024 · Fort Saint Jean embodies that hybridization – a medieval religious outpost turned royal fortress turned revolutionary prison turned modern museum. Its eclectic architecture and patchwork history mirror the diversity and dynamism of the great port city it has guarded for so long.
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Fort Saint-Jean (French pronunciation: [fɔʁ sɛ̃ʒɑ̃]) is a fortification in Marseille, built in 1660 by Louis XIV at the entrance to the Old Port. Since 2013, it has been linked by two foot-bridges to the historical district Le Panier and to the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations ; the latter being the first French ...