Notre-Dame de la Garde

An iconic landmark in Marseille, with its stones of white and green and golden Madonna gleaming in the Mediterranean sun. Named in honour of the city’s protector, Our Lady has been watching over Marseille for eight centuries. Perched 150m above sea level, Notre-Dame de la Garde is an invitation to take countless photos, as it offers one of the best views of the Phocaean city. Admire the panorama before exploring this iconic monument’s interior. Rebuilt in 1853 in a Roman-Byzantine style, the basilica stands out for the beauty of its polychrome marble and mosaics.