Can you visit the inside of the Pharo palace?

The palace today hosts municipal receptions and conferences, so interior access depends on scheduled events.

Why was the Pharo palace built?

Napoleon III had it built starting in 1858 as a residence for Empress Eugénie, though the imperial couple never actually lived there.

Is the Pharo garden open to the public?

Yes, the garden surrounding the palace and overlooking the harbour entrance is open to the public.

Is the Pharo palace a listed historic monument?

Yes, it was inscribed as a historic monument, along with its garden, entrance pavilions, gates and enclosing walls, by decree of 28 January 2025.

Palais du Pharo

Marseille 7e Arrondissement

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Palais du Pharo stands in Marseille 7e Arrondissement (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Pharo palace overlooks the entrance to Marseille's Old Port, built on a headland given to Napoleon III for a residence intended for Empress Eugénie. Begun in 1858, the building was never actually lived in by the imperial couple and later served as a hospital before becoming a municipal reception venue. Visitors come mainly for the view over the port and the bay, as well as for the garden and the 19th-century façades.

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What to know

The site is mainly visited for its exterior, the garden and the view over the harbour entrance.
The palace operates as a reception and conference venue, which can limit interior access depending on ongoing events.
The Pharo garden is open to the public and can be walked through without booking.
No information on opening hours, admission fees or accessibility is available for this listing.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	07:00-21:00
Tuesday	07:00-21:00
Wednesday	07:00-21:00
Thursday	07:00-21:00
Friday	07:00-21:00
Saturday	07:00-21:00
Sunday (today)	07:00-21:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Wheelchair access: Full visit accessible
Dogs: Not verified
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Where this château is

Marseille 7e Arrondissement · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

58 Bd Charles Livon, 13007 Marseille

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Château phone number

+33 4 91 14 64 94

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA13000138
Period of construction: third quarter of the 19th century

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Can you visit the inside of the Pharo palace?: The palace today hosts municipal receptions and conferences, so interior access depends on scheduled events.
Why was the Pharo palace built?: Napoleon III had it built starting in 1858 as a residence for Empress Eugénie, though the imperial couple never actually lived there.
Is the Pharo garden open to the public?: Yes, the garden surrounding the palace and overlooking the harbour entrance is open to the public.
Is the Pharo palace a listed historic monument?: Yes, it was inscribed as a historic monument, along with its garden, entrance pavilions, gates and enclosing walls, by decree of 28 January 2025.