St. Lawrence Church, Marseille

Name: St. Lawrence Church
Address: 16 Espl. de la Tourette, Marseille, 13002, France
Telephone: +33 4 91 90 01 82

#74 among attractions in Marseille

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Facts and practical information

The Saint-Laurent church is a Romanesque Provençal church located at 16 Esplanade de la Tourette, in the 2nd district of Marseille, near the Saint-Jean fort, on a hillock to which it gave its name. It is the parish of the fishermen of Marseille.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°17'45"N, 5°21'48"E

Address

16 Espl. de la Tourette2ème Arrondissement (Hôtel de Ville)Marseille 13002 France

Contact

+33 4 91 90 01 82

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St. Lawrence Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vieux-Port, Marseille Cathedral, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Fort Saint-Jean.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Lawrence Church open?

St. Lawrence Church is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday 2 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St. Lawrence Church?

Nearby attractions include Fort Saint-Jean, Marseille (2 min walk), Marseille Transporter Bridge, Marseille (3 min walk), Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, Marseille (4 min walk), Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Marseille (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Lawrence Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Lawrence Church:

Bus

Église Saint-Laurent • Lines: 49 (1 min walk)
MuCEM Saint-Jean • Lines: 49, 582, 60, 82, 82S, 83 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Gare Maritime de la Major • Lines: Marseille - تونس, الجزائر - Marseille (13 min walk)
Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Ferry (10 min walk)

Tram

Sadi Carnot • Lines: T2, T3 (13 min walk)
République Dames • Lines: T2, T3 (14 min walk)

Metro

Vieux Port • Lines: M1 (15 min walk)
Joliette • Lines: M2 (16 min walk)

Train

Marseille-Saint-Charles (27 min walk)