Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, Marseille, 13000
Guide de tourisme Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône
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The Notre-Dame Basilica of the Garde in brief ...
When we arrive to Marseille, one sees only one thing: Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
This basilica built by Esperandieu is in the same style as Montmartre. There , one gets to the top to see the view or to light a candle. Originally, It was a lookout for the boats .It was fortified by François the first. The basilica is topped by a golden Virgin ; it is the Good Mother who protects sailors and pilgrims.
Come in and discover the ex-voto of travellers who escaped drowning and the recently restored mosaics.
Now, walk out to the esplanade and watch! What a view! You are seeing one of the most beautiful bays of the world above the oldest city in France, founded by the Greeks before 2600 years.> Learn more :
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