- One of the most iconic figures of Marseille, France is the Notre-Dame de la Garde (Our Lady of the Guard), a Neo-Byzantine church built on the highest natural...
- Discover Marseille and Notre Dame de la Garde as you have never seen it before by watching the Marseille 4K drone video!
- The Church of Notre Dame de la Garde sits high up on the slope sitting above the Old Port. This brilliant minor basilica is one of the best attractions in Marseille...
- Notre-Dame de la Garde stands proudly as an opulent Neo-Byzantine church situated atop the highest natural point in Marseille, perched upon a 532 feet...
- Situated at the highest natural point in Marseille, Notre Dame de la Garde provides a wonderful 360 degree view of the city, from Vieux Port to the mountains to...
- Marseille has a metro system, but there are no metros that go to Notre Dame de la Garde. By Foot: From the east side of the Vieux Port is a trail to climb up...
- In August 1944, Notre-Dame de la Garde liberated from German occupation. At that time, German troops located in Marseille, were heavy fire at the basilica.
- Wars of religion edit. Map of Marseille in 1575, with Notre-Dame de la Garde fort in the foreground. Braun and Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, II-12.
- Highlights of the tour include MuCEM, Marseille’s old port, Pharo Palace, Vallon des Auffes, and Notre Dame de la Garde.
- Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica was built on the site of the first chapel erected here in 1214.