Marseille Observatory, Marseille

Name: Marseille Observatory
Address: Marseille, France

#39 among attractions in Marseille

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Marseille Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Marseille, France, with a history that goes back to the early 18th century. In its 1877 incarnation, it was the discovery site of a group of galaxies known as Stephan's Quintet, discovered by its director Édouard Stephan. Marseille Observatory is now run as a joint research unit by Aix-Marseille University and the French National Center for Scientific Research. ()

Local name: Observatoire de Marseille Coordinates: 43°18'20"N, 5°23'41"E

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4éme Arrondissement (Cinq-Avenues)Marseille France

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Marseille Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée des beaux-arts de Marseille, Palais Longchamp, Musée Grobet-Labadié, Porte d'Aix.

~390 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Musée des beaux-arts de Marseille, Marseille
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~490 ftS
Grand park and 19th-century water feature
Palais Longchamp, Marseille
3 min walk • The Palais Longchamp stands as an architectural jewel in the vibrant city of Marseille, France. This grand monument, inaugurated in 1869, was built to celebrate the construction of the Canal de Marseille, which was crucial in bringing water from the Durance River...
~900 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Musée Grobet-Labadié, Marseille
5 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Marseille, the Musée Grobet-Labadié is a hidden gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of 19th-century French bourgeoisie. Housed in a magnificent 19th-century mansion that once belonged to the Grobet-Labadié...
1 miW
Triumphal arch with bas relief scenes
Porte d'Aix, Marseille
27 min walk • The Porte d'Aix is a prominent historical landmark situated in the vibrant city of Marseille, France. This triumphal arch stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. Constructed between 1825 and 1839, the arch commemorates the victories...
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Market
Place Jean Jaurès, Marseille
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~620 ftS
Museum, Natural history museum
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille, Marseille
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Marseille, the Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille stands as a testament to the city's dedication to the sciences of the natural world. This esteemed institution, established in the Palais Longchamp in 1869, invites visitors to explore the...
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Marseille History Museum, Marseille
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Marseille, France, the Marseille History Museum (Musée d'Histoire de Marseille) stands as a testament to the city's rich and vibrant past. This cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of France's oldest city...
0.8 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife, Theater
Le Dôme, Marseille
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0.6 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Marseille
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0.9 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Church
Couvent des Bernardines, Marseille
24 min walk • The Couvent des Bernardines is a historic building in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille, France. It was a Roman Catholic convent for the Bernardines from its construction in 1743 to the French Revolution. It has been home to a high school, the Lycée Thiers, since 1802. It has been a listed building since 1952.
0.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
3rd arrondissement of Marseille, Marseille
23 min walk • The 3rd arrondissement of Marseille is one of the 16 arrondissements of Marseille. It is governed locally together with the 2nd arrondissement, with which it forms the 2nd sector of Marseille.

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Which popular attractions are close to Marseille Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Musée des beaux-arts de Marseille, Marseille (2 min walk), Palais Longchamp, Marseille (3 min walk), Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille, Marseille (3 min walk), Musée Grobet-Labadié, Marseille (5 min walk).

How to get to Marseille Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marseille Observatory:

Bus

Cassini • Lines: 81 (3 min walk)
Place Leverrier • Lines: 49, 582 (3 min walk)

Metro

Cinq Avenues Longchamp • Lines: M1 (4 min walk)
Chartreux • Lines: M1 (11 min walk)

Tram

Longchamp • Lines: T2 (6 min walk)
Cinq Avenues • Lines: T2 (7 min walk)

Train

Marseille-Saint-Charles (18 min walk)
Marseille-Blancarde (23 min walk)

Ferry

Vieux Port • Lines: Fie, Nav1, Nav2 (34 min walk)