Centre de la Vieille Charité
2 Rue de la Charité, Marseille, France 13002Map
+33 4 9191 2645
Neighborhood: 2nd arrondissement
Overview
La Vielle Charité is an outstanding example of religious architecture from 17th-century France. Designed by Pierre Puget, the King's architect and also native to the area, it was constructed between 1671-1745 as a refuge for the city's orphans and beggars. Today it is a multidisciplinary centre promoting science and culture, including the Museum of Mediterranean Archeology and the Museum of African, Oceanic, and Amerindian Arts. The rectangular form of the buildings comprises four wings which open onto a courtyard, of which the centrepiece is a beautiful domed chapel in Italian baroque style.
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Attractions & Landmarks
- Nearest Train: Bus: n°2, 49 A, 49 B, 57, 61
NEARBY HOTELS
Intercontinental Marseille
0.2 mi
Best Western Hotel Du Mucem
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NEARBY THINGS TO DO
Puget Vieille Charité Chapel
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NEARBY RESTAURANTS
Takosan
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Chez Etienne
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Heng Heng
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Bobolivo
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0.3 mi
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NEARBY NIGHTLIFE
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