Trip Planner:
Europe
/
France
/
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
/
Bouches-du-Rhone
/
Marseille
/
Historic Sites
/
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
Climb up the hill for a beautiful view of the bay from Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, located at the highest natural point in Marseille. This Catholic basilica, showing Roman architectural influences, is the town's most prominent landmark. The church was built by the architect Henri-Jacques Espérandieu on a 149 m (490 ft) limestone outcrop on the south side of the old port. Seek out the great bell and silver statues of religious figures within the basilica. To visit Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde on your trip to Marseille, use our Marseille itinerary builder.
Create a full Marseille itinerary
Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.
Plan your trip to Marseille
-
Get a personalized plan
A complete day-by-day itinerary
based on your preferences -
Customize it
Refine your plan. We'll find the
best routes and schedules -
Book it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off -
Manage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Related Tours to Book
View more tours
Plans in Marseille by other users
11 days in France, Italy & Barcelona
BY A USER FROM SLOVENIA
July, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, popular
PREFERENCES: July, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
19 days in United Kingdom, South of France & Denmark
BY A USER FROM SLOVAKIA
July, popular
PREFERENCES: July
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
19 days in France
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
August, popular
PREFERENCES: August
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
7 days in South of France
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
July, popular
PREFERENCES: July
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
30 days in South of France
BY A USER FROM CANADA
September, culture, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, slow & easy, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: September, culture, relaxing, romantic, historic sites
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Slow & easy
16 days in Marseille
BY A USER FROM CANADA
June, culture, outdoors, romantic, historic sites, shopping, slow & easy, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: June, culture, outdoors, romantic, historic sites, shopping
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Slow & easy
8 days in South of France
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
October, teens, popular
PREFERENCES: October, teens
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
31 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
April, popular
PREFERENCES: April
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
16 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM THAILAND
August, culture, historic sites, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: August, culture, historic sites
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
30 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM PORTUGAL
August, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: August, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
19 days in South of France
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
July, slow & easy, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: July
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Slow & easy
7 days in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
BY A USER FROM ARGENTINA
June, culture, museums, shopping, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: June, culture, museums, shopping
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
View more plans
Reviews
-
Brigitte M
Passage obligé à Marseille beau temps en ce mois d avril peu de monde panorama magnifique à faire absolument more »
Passage to Marseille weather in this month of April little world views to do absolutelyView original -
ena1000y
Some come here to say thanks for their prayers being answered as is evident from the objects gifted at the church. Others come here to get the beautiful view of the city. The church is beautiful and c... more »
-
Tewfik M
Un lieu incontournable à visiter et à revisiter a des heures différentes, coucher de soleil, aux aurores ou en journée une à 360 degrés entre la mer les îles du Frioul, les massifs montagneux entouran... more »
A must place to visit and revisit has different hours, sunset, at dawn or during the day at 360 degrees between the Sea Islands of Frioul, the mountain ranges surrounding the city and different emblematic places such as the old port, the pharo, etc... are all visible from this magical place.View original
-
Patrick M
It is certainly worth seeing, but whatever you do, do not try to walk up, as the #60 bus at €1.90 for a ticket will save you a serious walk. The ticket is good for one hour, so if you are swift in looking around, you can use the same ticket to take you back to the old port. Use the lift (I have never been in a church with a lift), to take you up to the main church and the viewpoints, and then walk back down through the crypt to the bottom.
-
Davo dw
Despite the hike up the hill, this church has two levels of awesomeness: 1) the outstanding basilica that it is 2) the best views of Marseille that you will find in the city The souvenir shop was well stocked with items for granny. The walk to/fro will take you down to the marina.
-
Nem Bog
Very nice church on the most beautiful place in Marseille! Gorgeous view on the city and surrounding! A MUST!
-
Lukasz Jan
Very impressive cathedral. One of the main things to visit in Marseille
-
Jorge Clementez
There is very nice view to whole city from this place. The top of the Marseille
Best things to do in Marseille
Popular
©
©
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
Marseille
Visit for: 1h
Old Port
Marseille
Visit for: 1h 30min
Parc National des Calanques
Marseille
Visit for: 8h
Side Trips
©
©
Calanques
Cassis
Visit for: 4h
Palais des Papes
Avignon
Visit for: 2h
Carrieres de Lumieres
Les Baux de Provence
Visit for: 1h 30min
Sightseeing
©
Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands
Marseille
Visit for: 4h
Orange Vélodrome
Marseille
Visit for: 2h
calanque de Sormiou
Marseille
Visit for: 4h
Hidden Gems
©
©
Abbaye Saint-Victor
Marseille
Visit for: 30min
Parc Borely
Marseille
Visit for: 2h 30min
Calanque du Sugiton
Marseille
Visit for: 3h
Are you the owner of this business?
Click here for promotion tips.
