Fort Saint-Nicolas in Marseille's 7th arrondissement is a military fort overlooking the Old Port. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1969.
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A vestige of the past and an integral part of Marseille's heritage, Fort Saint-Nicolas is a must-see site that still tells the story of the city behind its imposing stones.
Construction
Built on the orders of Louis XIV between 1660 and 1664 by the Chevalier de Clerville, Fort Saint-Nicolas was intended both to keep watch over the city and its hostile inhabitants, and to protect against attacks from the sea. The king was keen to build a citadel in the "cleanest" part of the city. Stones...
Construction
Built on the orders of Louis XIV between 1660 and 1664 by the Chevalier de Clerville, Fort Saint-Nicolas was intended both to keep watch over the city and its hostile inhabitants, and to protect against attacks from the sea. The king was keen to build a citadel in the "cleanest" part of the city. Stones...
Services
Services
Arts
Plastic arts
entertainment
Creative hobbies
Openings
Openings
All year
All year
Monday
at 12:00
Tuesday
at 12:00
Wednesday
at 12:00
Thursday
at 12:00
Friday
at 12:00
Saturday
at 12:00
Sunday
at 12:00
Localisation
Localisation
- www.lacitadelledemarseille.org
Environment
Environment
- Town location
