Planned visits of the “Savonnerie du Serail” (Soap Factory of the Serail) and the “Bataillon des Marins Pompiers de Marseille” (Firefighters) are cancelled.
European Heritage Days
18 Sept. 2021 > 19 Sept. 2021Discover Marseille by night
Preamble to the European Heritage Days- Friday 17 SeptemberTake advantage of a night-time double-decker bus tour to discover Marseille in a different light, at nightfall ( transport cost €10 per person). The” Notre-Dame de la Garde” Basilica will be exceptionally open this Friday evening as a prelude to the European Heritage Days.
Exceptional openings
Sales houses, castles, educational innovation villages…Discover for the first time these public or private places, sources of curiosity, usually closed to the public.
- The Commercial Court (Tribunal de Commerce)
In collaboration with the Commercial Court of Marseille and its teams, discover the Commercial Court, an annex of the Law Courts, labelled as 20th century heritage ( duration : 1 hour). Courtroom reconstruction based on real events are scheduled over the weekend.
- Audéoud barracks
Discover the barracks during a guided tour of the Alleys of Remembrance “Allées du Souvenir”, a commemorative area of the First World War ( duration:30min).
- Saint-Victor Abbay
Visit this confidential place, exceptionally open to the public ( duration:1h30)
- The Residence of the "Parc du Roy d'Espagne"
In the heart of the pine forest, discover this residence built by the architects : G. Gillet et L.Olmeta, A.Figarella, C.Lestrade and labelled as a 20th century heritage. (duration: 2hours).
- Saint-Lazare Marseille Espérance Church
Located in the 3rd district of Marseille, the church will be exceptionally open to the public for free visits.
- The Pautrier / SNCF site
Discover the TER train storage and cleaning site in Pautrier during a guided tour. A combination of industrial modernity and historical heritage not to be missed. ( duration:1hour)
- The House of Baecque and Associates
Enjoy a guided tour of this art auction house, which opens its doors to the public to present its trades as auctioneer and expert professions.
- The Annasr Mosque
Founded in 1985 by Imam Dachir Bahmani, a founding member of “Marseille Esperance”, it is the largest in Marseille and can accomodate up to 2000 worshippers. Guided or free tours are available.
- The Epic Village
Discover this educational innovation village on the site of the former Ricard offices and visit the former Ricard pastis factory. One- hour treasure hunts are planned, independently in the Sainte-Marthe district to discover its history and anecdotes in a fun way.
- Saint-André Church
Discover its unique interior during the guided tours!
A family programme
Awaken your senses and share a pleasant moment with your family! On the programme this year : riddles, games and various puzzles, workshops to discover new activities and explore history.
- Street art tour
Discover street art through aguided tour of the “Cours Julien” district (duration : 1h30)
- In search of the Borely treasure
In the company of a guide, you will have to follow the clues and go to different places in the park to solve riddles in order to find the code that will lead to the lost treasure. This will be an opportunity to discover the heritage and botany of the park (duration:1h30).
- On the trail of the animal-Departmental Archives of Bouches-du-Rhône
Fun discovery of the urban exhibition “The Song of Sparrows”. Using a playbook, children explore the different relationships that humans have had with animals since Prehistory.
- Urban Dreams Company
Discover Marseille’s heritage as a family through games for children and information for adults. (Free visit of 1h30)
- Cantini Museum - modern art
Children will be able to take part in practical art workshops to discover the techniques of modern art.
- Society of Architects
Your children will make life-size construction games, for an awakening to architecture (duration : 30 to 45min).
- Salim-Hatubou media library
Workshop to discover the Cosquer cave, with an introduction to cave painting.
Many guided tours
Stroll through the authentic and unknown districts of the city of Marseille and (re)discover its exceptional heritage and secrets with the guided tours offered by the Metropolitan Tourist Office and Convention Bureau and its partners.
- J5 :architectural and cultural tour of the "Joliette Arenc District"
Guided tour between the rehabilitation of industrial heritage and the new architecture of the Euroméditerranée district. Possibility, at the end of the visit, you can discover the archives’ storerooms with the team from departmental archives (duration: 2h/2h30).
- Stroll on the Corniche : a balcony on the sea
Enjoy a guided tour between history and art of living, from the Vallon des Auffes to the small port of Malmousque.
- Village de la Treille- on the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol
Discover with a guide the village of “La Treille” and the world of Marcel Pagnol. (duration of the tour : 2 hours, bring comfortable shoes and water).
- Palace of the Arts - Palais des Arts
Visit the interior of a 19th century palace originally dedicated to the Fine Arts ( Beaux-Arts) which now houses the Regional Conservatory of Music. ( duration : 1h30)
- Caroline Hospital ( Frioul Islands)
In partnership with Actavista, exceptional opening of the site ( duration : 1h30). (durée : 1h30).
Transport at the visitor’s expense.
- Saint-Pierre Cemetery
Discover its spectacular and memorable tombs (duration: 1h30).
Unusual activities
Get off the beaten track, draw in front of the Old Port, observe the sky, taste honey in the Calanques National Park and discover a new face of Marseille!
- The heritage dictation
2nd edition of the “Dictée du Patrimoine” on Marseille’s heritage, rewarded with books on Marseille.
- Escape Game by Kitgam
Discover the Old Marseille “le Vieux Marseille” through an outdoor treasure hunt!
- Observatory of Marseille
Discover 2 astronomical observation instruments from the end of the 19th century: a 26cm diameter telescope and an 80cm telescope and observe the sun!
- Cultural Association of Notre-Dame du Mont
Enjoy a guided tour of the priory of Saint Etienne at “Notre Dame du Mont”, and enjoy a concert ” Au coeur de l’orgue”.
- Marseille Fire Brigade Battalion
Discover their trade, machinery and equipment through workshops, and dynamic and interactive demonstrations.
- History of Marseille by electric bike
Enjoy a historical tour by electric bike and discover the “Pharo”, the “Vallon des Auffes” and “Notre-Dame de la Garde”! ( duration : 1h30; contribution to the cost of 10€ per person; bike provided).
- Port de l'Anse de la Réserve- Open Air sailings Workshops
The marine knots and their manufacture will no longer have any secrets for you! Various workshops: initiation to sea knots, splices, decorative sailings (bracelets) and exhibition of decorated tools(duration : 20min).
- Crossing by boat from Marseille : Anse de la Réserve/Mucem
Sail on board a Marseille boat classified as a historical monument ( duration : 30 min; departures every 30 min).
- Port de l'Anse de la Réserve - Drawing workshop
Practice your pencil stroke face to face with the most prestigious heritage of the Old Port. Material provided on site (supports, pencils, pastels, charcoals, watercolours…) or you can bring your own tools.
- Honey house of "Rucher de Lun"
Visit, taste and walk around to discover the honey of “La Cayolle” and the “Lun”apiary in the Calanques National Park.
- Athéna family garden
Take part in the cutting and layering workshops!
- Lime kilns of the Tuves
Guided or self-guided tour of the lime kilns recently uncovered in the Vallon des Tuves during the urban renovation of the Savine (duration: 1 hour).
Frequently asked questions
- How do I register for a visit?
Please note! Most visits require prior registration (limited number of places).
You can register on Marseille Expérience directly, but only for visits organised by the Marseille Metropolitan Tourist and Convention Bureau. These visits can also be booked at the tourist office reception desk, and by telephone on 0826 500 500 (0,15€/mn).
For other tours and activities, you must contact the place in question directly. You will find the contact details of each of them on the JEP programme.
- Where to find the programme of the European Heritage Days 2021 ?
Here. The paper version of the programmes is printed in reduced quantities due to our RSE approach. We invite you to prefer the digital format which you can find.
- Is the health pass compulsory?
Yes, a valid health pass is required for access to the different sites and to participate in the guided tours. (negative RT-PCR or antigenic test less than 48 hours old, a complete vaccination certificate, a positive RT-PCR test at least 11 days old and less than 6 months old).
Reminder : in order to protect yourself and others, wearing a mask is mandatory.
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