A listed French National Monument and seat of the Archdiocese of Marseille, the Marseille Cathedral is also one of the largest churches in France. With its scale, its green-and-white stripes, and its harborside position, it makes for an impressive spectacle (even if the lofty Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde—also known as La Bonne Mère— gets the lion’s share of the attention). Designed by architects Léon Vaudoyer, Henri-Jacques Espérandieu, and Henri Antoine Révoil, the cathedral debuted in 1896, though various churches have occupied the site since the 12th century.
The Marseille Cathedral is featured on an array of city sightseeing tours, including half- and full-day Marseille excursions, bike tours, neighborhood walking tours, and more.