Marseille Architecture

Marseille is a city where architectural history and innovation converge, offering a remarkable journey from the grandeur of its historic monuments to the boldness of contemporary design.

From the Cathédrale de la Major, an imposing structure that blends Byzantine-Romanesque and Gothic influences, to the CMA CGM Tower, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Marseille is a city of extremes.

Its architectural landscape includes Le Corbusier’s pioneering modernist housing (Unité d’Habitation), the neo-Byzantine Basilica Notre-Dame de la Garde, the Porte d’Aix, the Cosquer Méditerranée, the Fonds Régional d’Art Contemporain, and many others—each layer adding to the city’s rich, evolving identity.

See the full Marseille architecture gallery. Every image is available as a fine art print.