General levelling of France, Marseille

#129 among attractions in Marseille

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The General Levelling of France forms a network of benchmarks in mainland France and Corsica, now overseen by the Institut Géographique National. It is now the official levelling network in mainland France. It is made up of two networks: ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°16'42"N, 5°21'12"E

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General levelling of France – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame de la Garde, Vieux-Port, Fort Saint-Jean, Plages du Prado.

1 miNE
Landmark basilica with city views
Notre-Dame de la Garde, Marseille
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1.4 miNE
Harbor
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1.3 miN
Historic, waterfront military structure
Fort Saint-Jean, Marseille
33 min walk • Fort Saint-Jean stands as a sentinel at the entrance to the Old Port of Marseille, a city rich in maritime history and cultural heritage. This historic fortress, now repurposed as a museum, dates back to the 17th century, when it was built by Louis XIV as a defense...
1.6 miSE
Popular beaches for swimming
Plages du Prado, Marseille
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1 miNE
Medieval abbey built over a crypt
Abbey of Saint-Victor de Marseille, Marseille
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1.6 miNE
Church
Église Saint-Ferréol les Augustins, Marseille
41 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Marseille, the Église Saint-Ferréol les Augustins stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, which dates back to the 15th century, is a significant landmark for both locals and visitors alike.
1.1 miN
Garden, Historical place, Park
Palais du Pharo, Marseille
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1.5 miNE
Ferris wheel
Grande Roue de Marseille, Marseille
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1.5 miNE
Elegant venue for classical music
Opéra de Marseille, Marseille
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1.4 miNE
Church
Notre-Dame de la Galline, Marseille
37 min walk • Notre-Dame de la Galline is a historic Roman Catholic chapel in the 16th arrondissement of Marseille, France. An ancient church was built in the 4th century, and subsequently rededicated in 1042.
~950 ftSE
Street
Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Marseille
5 min walk • The Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is a street in the 7th arrondissement of Marseille, France. It runs along the Mediterranean coast from the beach at Les Catalans in the city centre to Promenade Georges Pompidou and the Plages du Prado in the south, at the limit with the 8th arrondissement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to General levelling of France?

Nearby attractions include Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Marseille (5 min walk), Bompard, Marseille (11 min walk), Vallon des Auffes, Marseille (13 min walk).

How to get to General levelling of France by public transport?

The nearest stations to General levelling of France:

Bus

Parc Valmer • Lines: 583, 83 (2 min walk)
Fausse Monnaie • Lines: 583, 83 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Place aux Huiles • Lines: Ferry (36 min walk)
Vieux Port • Lines: Fie, Nav1, Nav2 (39 min walk)