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Free Tour: Walk through the Palais Longchamp and its Parks
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Marie
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Palais Longchamp Avenue Longchamp
Languages
Catalan, French
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From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Travel back in time to 19th century Marseille on a walk through the majestic Palais Longchamp, an architectural jewel built to celebrate the arrival of water to the city through the Marseille Canal. On this tour, we will unveil the details and anecdotes of its monumental fountain, one of the most photographed structures in France.
Our tour of the Palace and its gardens:
Architecture and Museums: We will admire the elegance of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural History, which flank the great colonnade of the palace.
Nature and Poetry: We will stroll through the Garden and the park dedicated to poets and artists, a haven of peace decorated with classical sculptures.
Science and Curiosities: We will learn about the history of the Astronomical Observatory and the vestiges of the old zoological garden, with its peculiar oriental pavilions.
Enjoy a quiet walk surrounded by century-old trees and the sound of water, ideal to understand how Marseille was transformed into a great modern metropolis. A cozy experience perfect for lovers of photography, history and botany.
Our tour of the Palace and its gardens:
Architecture and Museums: We will admire the elegance of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural History, which flank the great colonnade of the palace.
Nature and Poetry: We will stroll through the Garden and the park dedicated to poets and artists, a haven of peace decorated with classical sculptures.
Science and Curiosities: We will learn about the history of the Astronomical Observatory and the vestiges of the old zoological garden, with its peculiar oriental pavilions.
Enjoy a quiet walk surrounded by century-old trees and the sound of water, ideal to understand how Marseille was transformed into a great modern metropolis. A cozy experience perfect for lovers of photography, history and botany.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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Our Guides
Marie
On arrival
We will be right in front of the monumental fountain, at the entrance of the park.
Things to note
The walk is quiet, but there are stairs at the fountain and to access the zoo.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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