Unité d'habitation, Marseille

Name: Unité d'habitation
Address: 280 Boulevard Michelet, Marseille, France

#125 among attractions in Marseille

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The Unité d'habitation is a modernist residential housing typology developed by Le Corbusier, with the collaboration of painter-architect Nadir Afonso. It formed the basis of several housing developments throughout Europe designed by Le Corbusier and sharing the same name. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°15'43"N, 5°23'46"E

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280 Boulevard Michelet8éme Arrondissement (Sainte-Anne)Marseille France

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Unité d'habitation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Vélodrome, Plages du Prado, Parc Borély, Château Borély.

0.6 miN
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
15 min walk • The Stade Vélodrome stands proudly as an iconic sports venue in the vibrant city of Marseille, France. With its impressive capacity and modern facilities, it is not only the home ground of the Olympique de Marseille football club but also a celebrated stage for...
1.1 miW
Popular beaches for swimming
Plages du Prado, Marseille
29 min walk • Nestled along the sun-kissed coastline of Marseille, the Plages du Prado form a picturesque stretch of beach that has become a beloved destination for both locals and tourists alike. This urban beachfront was developed in the late 1970s and has since evolved into a...
0.8 miW
Manicured 18th-century gardens and park
Parc Borély, Marseille
20 min walk • Parc Borély, a verdant oasis nestled in the bustling city of Marseille, France, stands as a testament to the beauty and tranquility of nature amidst urban life. This picturesque park, spanning over 17 hectares, is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, offering a...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Golf, Outdoor activities
Château Borély, Marseille
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Marseille, France, Château Borély stands as an emblem of elegance and cultural heritage. This exquisite 18th-century mansion, now repurposed as a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulence of French aristocracy and the rich history of...
1.2 miS
Church
Église Saint Roch, Marseille
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Marseille, Église Saint Roch stands as a serene oasis amidst the bustling city life. This historic church, though less known than some of its monumental counterparts in France, offers a glimpse into the religious and architectural heritage of...
~640 ftE
Park, Garden, Vernacular architecture
Jardin de la Magalone, Marseille
4 min walk • The Jardin de la Magalone is public park and garden à la française in the city of Marseille, France. It is listed by the French Ministry of Culture as one of the Remarkable Gardens of France.
0.6 miW
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique E.M. Heckel, Marseille
16 min walk • The Jardin botanique E.M. Heckel, also known as the Jardin botanique de Marseille and the Jardin botanique Borély de Marseille, is a municipal botanical garden in the Parc Borély at 48, Avenue Clot Bey, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
0.7 miNW
Memorial
Marseille Genocide Memorial, Marseille
18 min walk • The Marseille Memorial is a steel obelisk commemorating the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians in Ottoman Empire during the Armenian genocide in 1915. The monument was dedicated in 1973 in Marseille, France. France has a large Armenian community, with up to 600,000 people of Armenian descent.
0.9 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Marseille Borely Racecourse, Marseille
24 min walk • Marseille Borely Racecourse is a horse racing facility for thoroughbred flat racing and standardbred harness racing located at 16, avenue de Bonneveine in Marseille, France. The race track was established in 1860. Its current grandstand and other amenities were built in 1999.
0.7 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Palais des Sports de Marseille, Marseille
17 min walk • Palais des sports de Marseille is a multi-purpose arena, located in Marseille, France. The seating capacity of the arena varies, 5,800 people and it was opened in 1988.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Unité d'habitation?

Nearby attractions include Jardin de la Magalone, Marseille (4 min walk), Jardin botanique E.M. Heckel, Marseille (16 min walk), Marseille Genocide Memorial, Marseille (18 min walk), Parc Borély, Marseille (20 min walk).

How to get to Unité d'habitation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Unité d'habitation:

Bus

Le Corbusier • Lines: 22, 22S, 521, B1 (3 min walk)
Michelet Bousquet • Lines: 22, 22S, 521, B1 (3 min walk)

Metro

Sainte-Marguerite Dromel • Lines: M2 (18 min walk)
Rond-Point du Prado • Lines: M2 (18 min walk)