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Palais du Pharo

58, blvd Charles Livon, 13007 Marseille, France
04 91 55 11 11
Ranked #6 of 57 attractions in Marseille
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites
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Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The Palais is worth the walk along the port. Views over the port and to the Fort St. Jean. More

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Aix-en-Provence, France
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Good place for a relaxing walk in the heart of the city. More

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Marseille
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
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This Palace built by Napoléon the third for his wife Eugénie is still dominating the old harbor entrance. Very beautiful sightseeing and garden. a restaurant in the garden facing Marseille very nice in summertime More

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Palm Harbor, Florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
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The palace is amazing! It is gated with security, so you feel very safe. There are a lot of grassy areas to hang out in. Many times new and upcoming artists have displays in the gardens behind the palace. More

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london
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
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probably the best view of the city from here and its free More

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Newark, Delaware
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
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Accessible as a long walk from Vieux Port; built by Emperor Napoleon III, the residence is now a park and conference center at the mouth of Vieux Port. The area closer to the entrance with a carousel seemed popular with families, while couples and individuals seemed to enjoy a warm afternoon sitting on benches and hillside closer to the building,... More

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Nice, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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Marseille, France
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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Marseille, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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