Experts' Choice Award Centre de la Vieille Charite
What the experts agree on
Marseille's stunning 17th-century hospice designed by the Puget brothers features elegant arcaded galleries surrounding a peaceful central courtyard with olive trees—a architectural gem now housing museums in the charming Le Panier district.
“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.”
– Fodor's
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
