Dated of the second half of the 18th century chateau Borely is emblematic of pleasure homes built around the city by the rich families from Marseille thanks to the trade with East (Egypt, Levant scale)
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Successful traders settled in Alexandria. Borely held official positions in the service of the King of France. Mostly visited during, hot season and weekends Borely located in the district of Bonneveine is seen as the most beautiful bastide from its construction. Quite rare, the castle still retains much of its original décor designed by the painter : Louis Chaix, from Aubagne and some of his remarquable : golden sofa, library, room and chapel.
Sold in 1857, by the last owner, Gaston...
Sold in 1857, by the last owner, Gaston...
Services
- Accessibility
- Hearing disability
- Mental disability
- Visual disability
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Equipment
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Toilets
- Services
- Wi-fi
- Guided tours
Quality standards
Famille plus
Rates
Free access for the permanent collections.
Free access to temporary exhibitions on the first day of the exhibition, the other days are not free.
Free access to temporary exhibitions on the first day of the exhibition, the other days are not free.
Cash
Bank/credit card
Openings
From 2 January 2024 until 31 December 2024
Localisation
Contact Musée Borély - Museum of Decorative Arts, Earthenware and Fashion
- musees.marseille.fr
- www.marseille-tourisme.com
Spoken languages
Environment
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Town location