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Abbaye Saint VictorvsMusee d'Histoire de Marseille
Both are praised by professionals. Overall, Musee d'Histoire de Marseille is the choice of most reviewers compared to Abbaye Saint Victor. Musee d'Histoire de Marseille comes in at 89 with recommendations from 4 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Abbaye Saint Victor
Concierge
Frommer's
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
3, rue de l'Abbaye, 13007 Marseille
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Concierge "A Romanesque basilica... the restored abbey is still used for worship."
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 Report3.0
"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
Musee d'Histoire de Marseille Fodor's Michelin Guide Frommer's
Square Belsunce - Centre Bourse, 13001 Marseille
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Fodor's "This modern, open-space museum illuminates Massalia's history with a treasure of archaeological finds and miniature models of the city." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Refurbished from top to bottom, this museum is one of Marseille's newest treasures." Full review
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Be sure to see the amazing shipwreck of a 3C Roman merchant ship, the largest vessel from the period on display in the world.
Frommer's "The light-filled exhibition halls are flanked by large picture windows. Each one overlooks the ruins of the city’s Port Antique in the garden outside. Displays include the remains of vast Roman ships" Full review
