Couvent des Bernardines, Marseille

Name: Couvent des Bernardines
Address: Marseille, France

#43 among attractions in Marseille

Concerts and shows, Theater, Church

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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. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1743 (281 years ago)Coordinates: 43°17'46"N, 5°22'54"E

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1er Arrondissement (Thiers)Marseille France

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Couvent des Bernardines – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Église Saint-Ferréol les Augustins, Place Jean Jaurès, Église Saint-Cannat, Marseille History Museum.

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Museum, History museum
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Ferris wheel
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~1820 ftSW
Elegant venue for classical music
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Church
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0.4 miNW
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Street
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Couvent des Bernardines?

Nearby attractions include Palais des Arts, Marseille (2 min walk), Théâtre du Gymnase, Marseille (3 min walk), Maison du Figaro, Marseille (5 min walk), Cours Saint-Louis, Marseille (5 min walk).

How to get to Couvent des Bernardines by public transport?

The nearest stations to Couvent des Bernardines:

Bus

Lieutaud Cours Julien • Lines: 81 (1 min walk)
Canebière Garibaldi • Lines: 81 (4 min walk)

Tram

Noailles • Lines: T1 (2 min walk)
Canebière-Garibaldi • Lines: T2 (3 min walk)

Metro

Noailles • Lines: M2 (2 min walk)
Notre-Dame-du-Mont - Cours Julien • Lines: M2 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Vieux Port • Lines: Fie, Nav1, Nav2 (11 min walk)
Place aux Huiles • Lines: Ferry (15 min walk)

Train

Marseille-Saint-Charles (13 min walk)