Museum of the Roman Docks, Marseille

Name: Museum of the Roman Docks
Address: 10 Place Vivaux, Marseille, France

#82 among attractions in Marseille

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The Roman Docks Museum, located at 28 place Vivaux in the 2nd district of Marseille, presents in situ the remains of one of the rare Roman commercial warehouses known in the world. These remains are classified as historical monuments by order of October 22, 1959.

Local name: Musée des Docks RomainsCoordinates: 43°17'48"N, 5°22'5"E

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10 Place Vivaux2ème Arrondissement (Hôtel de Ville)Marseille France

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Museum of the Roman Docks – 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the Roman Docks?

Nearby attractions include Chapelle des Pénitents blancs du Saint-Esprit, Marseille (3 min walk), Place de Lenche, Marseille (3 min walk), Vieux-Port, Marseille (5 min walk), L'Hotel de Ville, Marseille (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum of the Roman Docks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of the Roman Docks:

Bus

Caisserie Beauregard • Lines: 49 (1 min walk)
Quai du Port • Lines: 582, 60, 82, 82S, 83 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Ferry (4 min walk)
Place aux Huiles • Lines: Ferry (7 min walk)

Tram

Sadi Carnot • Lines: T2, T3 (7 min walk)
République Dames • Lines: T2, T3 (10 min walk)

Metro

Vieux Port • Lines: M1 (9 min walk)
Colbert • Lines: M1 (11 min walk)

Train

Marseille-Saint-Charles (21 min walk)
Arenc-Euroméditerranée (29 min walk)