Perched atop Marseille's highest point, this neo-Byzantine basilica delivers unrivaled panoramic views over the city, islands, and sea, plus richly decorated marble and mosaic interiors.
“Towering on the highest point of the city, 532 feet above the harbor, the neo-Byzantine Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde was originally built as a small chapel in the 12th century.”
– Concierge
Fodor's
"Towering above the city and visible for miles around, this overscaled neo-Byzantine monument was erected in 1853 by Napoléon III." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Take the quaint Petit Train de la Bonne Mère from the Old Port." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Neo-Byzantine style church boasts opulent interiors, with multi-color marble arches and gilded mosaic cupolas. On the church’s terrace, you can soak in views from all directions." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Situated at the highest point in the city of Marseille lies the Notre-Dame de la Garde." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"Sky ships, planes, and portraits left as unique tokens of hope and thankfulness. " Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Built by Henri Espérandieu in the mid-19C at the city's highest point (154m), the Romanesque-Byzantine basilica affords unrivalled views over the whole of Marseille." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Built by Henri Espérandieu in the mid-19C at the city's highest point (154m), the Romanesque-Byzantine basilica affords unrivalled views over the whole of Marseille." Full review
Frommer's
"This landmark church crowns a limestone rock overlooking the southern side of the Vieux-Port...visitors come for the views from its terrace. Spread out before you are the city, the islands and the sea" Full review
New York Times
"Notre-Dame de la Garde, the basilica that towers over Marseille with its golden Madonna, has an ornate Byzantine interior and panoramic views of the city. Its wraround terrace opens onto..."
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Independent
"The hotel offers sublime views over the city, across to the famed Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, with the breakfast terrace also capitalising on the hotel's stellar views over the Old..."
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