Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Marseille

Name: Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Address: Marseille, France

#46 among attractions in Marseille

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Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Marseille

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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. It was named after US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy the year of his assassination, in 1963. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°16'38"N, 5°21'24"E

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7éme Arrondissement (Bompard)Marseille France

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Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame de la Garde, Vieux-Port, Plages du Prado, Abbey of Saint-Victor de Marseille.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy?

Nearby attractions include General levelling of France, Marseille (5 min walk), Bompard, Marseille (8 min walk), Vallon des Auffes, Marseille (16 min walk), Notre-Dame de la Garde, Marseille (23 min walk).

How to get to Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy:

Bus

Vallon de la Baudille • Lines: 583, 83 (1 min walk)
Parc Valmer • Lines: 583, 83 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Place aux Huiles • Lines: Ferry (34 min walk)

Metro

Estrangin - Préfecture • Lines: M1 (36 min walk)

Tram

Rome Davso • Lines: T3 (41 min walk)