Saint-Pierre district

Located in Marseille’s 5th arrondissement, the Saint-Pierre neighbourhood is home to part of the city’s largest cemetery (the Saint-Pierre Cemetery), as well as the entrance to the Hôpital de la Timone. This historic neighbourhood takes its name from a chapel built in honour of the apostle Saint Peter during the 17th century, though the chapel no longer stands today. Discover this Marseille neighbourhood steeped in history.

What is there to do in the Saint-Pierre neighbourhood?

Saint-Pierre is a fairly lively neighbourhood home to a few hotels and restaurants, schools, a church and a good number of shops of all kinds. It’s a generally pleasant neighbourhood with its own charm. Its main streets are Rue Jean Martin, Rue Louis Frangin, Rue Saint-Pierre, Boulevard Chave and Boulevard Sakakini.

Rue Saint-Pierre is the longest street in the whole of Marseille (3,400 metres long). It runs through the 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th and 12th arrondissements. The more adventurous will have the courage to walk its entire length and explore it from end to end, admiring all the historic buildings that line it.

You can visit Saint-Pierre Church all year round. Built in 1858 in the Neo-Romanesque style, discover its architectural beauty. Saint-Pierre Church represents a significant part of the cultural heritage of this Marseille neighbourhood. It is situated right next to Saint-Pierre Cemetery, established in 1855. To this day, Saint-Pierre Cemetery is one of the largest in the region.

Cristal Limiñana, a leading name in Marseille pastis

Cristal Limiñana, a veritable institution rooted in the Saint-Pierre district since its founding in 1884 by the Limiñana brothers, is an indisputable pillar of Marseille’s heritage. Since 1962, their factory has been based in the heart of Marseille, precisely on the site where Manuel Limiñana had wisely acquired the Méditerranée distillery and the Saint-Jean-du-Désert pottery works. This historic legacy is reflected in every drop of their exquisite creations.

Cristal Anis, like an iconic star, still reigns supreme among their creations. Instantly recognisable thanks to its hexagonal bottle and orange label reminiscent of parchment, this precious nectar has been awakening the senses and delighting palates for generations. Its distinctive and refined flavour makes it the drink of choice for many connoisseurs. However, Cristal Limiñana does not stop there, offering a varied range of drinks, each carefully bottled in the famous hexagonal bottle that has become the company’s emblem.

Factory tours are available in several languages (French, English, Spanish, Portuguese), offering visitors the chance to discover the Limiñana family’s journey and the various secrets behind anisette and pastis.