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Basilique Notre Dame de la GardevsCentre de la Vieille Charite
Both are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde is preferred by most reviewers compared to Centre de la Vieille Charite. Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde comes in at 94 with approval from 8 reviews including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Rue Fort-du-Sanctuaire, 13281 Marseille
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Concierge "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."
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
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"The Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde – translated as Our Lady of the Guard – was built in the 1850s on the foundation of Marseille's ancient fortress." 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
Centre de la Vieille Charite Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Frommer's
2 Rue de la Charite, 13002 Marseille, France
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Fodor's "At the top of the Panier district you'll find this superb ensemble of 17th- and 18th-century architecture designed as a hospice for the homeless by Marseillais artist-architects Pierre and Jean Puget." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This handsome architectural ensemble designed by the Puget brothers and built between 1671 and 1745 is a former hospice." Full review
Afar Magazine "In the heart of Le Panier, a charming neighborhood of Marseille, you'll find La Vieille Charité, a former homeless shelter marked by a beautiful inner courtyard full of growing olive trees." Full review
Frommer's "Designed by Pierre Puget during the 17th century, this quadrant of arcades—surrounding a picturesque central chapel—originally served as a poorhouse." Full review
