©SB Office de Tourisme Marseille
©SB Office de Tourisme Marseille
Gare Saint-Charles is one of Marseille's most emblematic landmarks. It's the place to be for passengers arriving and departing. Its history is rich in twists and turns, and the site is always involved in future projects.
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After 8 years of study and work, it was in 1848 that Marseille was connected to the railroads, in particular to the PLM line (Paris, Lyon, Marseille). To build the station, land was chosen that still had the advantage of being undeveloped and close to the city center and its main thoroughfares, such as the Canebière. The plateau site offered considerable technical advantages for the engineers and architects of the time. Indeed, the railroad route bypasses the hills of Marseille, avoiding the...
Openings
All year 2024 Open everyday
Localisation
Environment
- Station district
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus station under 300 m
- Subway station < 500 m
