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The city of Marseille experienced a period of intense conflict with King Louis XIV from 1655 to 1660. The latter went to Fort Saint-Jean on March 2, 1660, with the aim of reestablishing his authority, by reinforcing the port with the construction of two structures at its entrance (one to the south and one to the north of the port), as well as an arsenal of galleys. In 1679, during the revolt of the people of Marseille, a rebellion was launched against the order of the King of France. A ditch was dug from Vauban to the port. The latter would keep a military vocation until the revolution, then be transformed into a state prison. In the 20th century, during the Second World War, the Germans seized the fort to store their munitions. In August 1944, the munitions accidentally exploded, which destroyed a large part of the building. The origin of the name "Fort Saint-Jean" comes from the 12th century, in homage to the commandery of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem. At the time, the commandery was composed of a church, a chapel, a hospital and the commander's palace, all completed in the year 1365. At the same time, the Hospitallers decided to undertake the construction of a tower adjoining the tower of Saint-Jean: the tower of King René (current name). This tower is one of the most beautiful buildings in Marseille to this day. As an anecdote, remains of the first Greek occupation in the 6th century BC were found in the same area. The surrounding wall destroyed during the war was partially rebuilt in the 1970s. The courtyard of the King René Tower was renovated in the early 2000s. Currently, the ramparts of Fort Saint-Jean are divided into two levels (lower and upper). In the lower part, you can find the square-plan tower of King René, a square marking the entrance to the officers' gallery, a building of the DRASSM (Department of Underwater and Submarine Archaeological Research) and a chapel. In the upper part of the Port, you will find the officers' gallery, the former demolished barracks, a former barracks and the round tower of the beacon. For more details on the Fort, do not hesitate to take part in the guided tours organized, in order to be able to ask all the questions to the experts of Marseille. SOURCE OFFICE TOURISME MARSEILLE

Look up to see the castle from this point

Built by a large family of Marseille merchants, the Borélys in the 18th century, the Château Borély has become an emblematic residence of the city. They built this country house from 1767 to 1778. This family owned, like other wealthy merchant families, many buildings and private mansions. The private mansion in the city, an official residence dedicated to business and social receptions, is traditionally associated in Marseille (and in Provence) with a "countryside", a beautiful residence, country house or castle..., located on the outskirts of the city, in the countryside, in a green and cool setting. Families would retreat there during the warmer months. These beautiful buildings were also the place for parties and social events. Initially asked to the architect Clérisseau, the project was finally entrusted to the local architect Esprit Brun. The central part of the park was entrusted to Alphand, a landscape architect. Louis Borély wanted this project to surpass, in its dimensions and its layout, all those of the region, so that this residence would be considered a real castle. On the death of his father, Louis Joseph Denis, a cultured man and art lover, continued his father's wish, ensuring in particular the realization of a rich decorative program inside the castle, completed around 1778. The castle has had many owners, which has allowed the place to feed on the passion for art and culture of each of its owners. This three-level castle has two pavilions, a vast courtyard, and a portal at the back, with many very elegantly decorated and furnished rooms, and a remarkable private marble chapel. SOURCE MARSEILLE TOURIST OFFICE

Beautiful ruins and a refreshing breeze

FR Magnificent viewpoint from a small secret passage near the Château de Cassis! IN Stunning point of view on Cassis' castle only reachable via a secret passage!