Fifth-century Romanesque abbey founded by St. John Cassian, with an atmospheric crypt below. Still an active place of worship with authentic monastic history woven into Marseille's spiritual landscape.
“A Romanesque basilica... the restored abbey is still used for worship.”
– Concierge
Frommer's
"Built above a crypt from the 5th century, when St. John Cassian was believed to have founded the church." Full review
Fodor's
"Founded in the fourth century by St-Cassien, who sailed into Marseille full of fresh ideas on monasticism." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This is all that remains of a former abbey founded in the 5C by St Cassien." Full review
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Don't miss the 5C crypt nor the St Victor cave and the catacombs where St Lazarus and St Mary Magdalene are venerated.
Afar Magazine
"Dedicated to the martyr St. Victor, this Romanesque abbey was founded in the 5th century. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Abbaye Saint Victor is a working Catholic church, which was founded back in the 11th century as an abbey and named for the Roman soldier and Christian martyr Victor of Marseille. Much of..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Down the hill, watch out for free organ and classical music concerts – with stunning acoustics – at the fortress-esque Abbaye St-Victor"
"World music spills across the streets of the ethnically diverse Noailles neighborhood, and live jazz makes toes tap at atmospheric outdoor venues, including the Centre de la Vieille..."
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