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The World War II in Marseille

L'Ombrière de Norman Foster, Vieux Port quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille
From 1940 to 1944, Marseille, experienced one of the darkest periods in its history. Deprivation, raids, destructions were punctuated by great acts of resistance and solidarity which led Marseille to its Liberation.
Key points :
  • Licensed guide-lecturer
  • Discover the Marseille downtown through the prism of World War II
  • Know the characters who have made the history of the city between resistance and collaboration
  • Identify places of memory and observe the impact of the Second World War on the urban fabric of the city

From 1940 to 1944, Marseille, experienced one of the darkest periods in its history. Deprivation, raids, destructions were punctuated by great acts of resistance and solidarity which led Marseille to its Liberation.

From Saint Charles Train station upstairs to Le Panier, passing by La Canebière and Le Vieux-Port, Benjamin, licensed guide-lecturer, will introduce you to the characters, events and places that made the Second World War in Marseille.

Organizer : Benjamin Potet
Duration : 90 minute(s)
Number of participants : 4 to 15 people.Booking mandatory


To take with you:
Comfortable shoes for urban walking

Water and hat in summer, warm clothes in winter (and windy days)
Important information:
From 10 years old

Lot of steps, complicated for person with reduced mobility

No pets (except guide dog)

Key points :
  • Licensed guide-lecturer
  • Discover the Marseille downtown through the prism of World War II
  • Know the characters who have made the history of the city between resistance and collaboration
  • Identify places of memory and observe the impact of the Second World War on the urban fabric of the city

From 1940 to 1944, Marseille, experienced one of the darkest periods in its history....

Booking

Booking

Not Included

Not Included
Museum entrances

Rates

Rates

Rates 2025

Rates 2025
Full price
From 10€

Localisation

Localisation

The World War II in Marseille
L'Ombrière de Norman Foster, Vieux Port quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Access

Access
  • Sous l'Ombrière à la sortie du Métro Vieux-Port
    Bus 49, 55, 60, 82, 83.
    Métro 1 Vieux Port
    Parking Indigo Marseille Vieux Port La Criée, Parking République, Parking Centre Bourse
Updated on 29 January 2025 at 09:44
by Office de Tourisme des Loisirs et des Congrès de Marseille
(Offer identifier : 6181453)