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Place Castellane
Place Castellane is a historic square in Marseille's 6th arrondissement, built in 1774 after the land was donated by Henri-César de Castellane-Majastre. At its centre stands the Jules Cantini fountain, sculpted between 1911 and 1913 by André-Joseph Allar in Carrara marble, depicting Marseille atop a column with the Durance, Gardon and Rhône rivers represented as allegorical figures. Before the fountain was built, the square held an obelisk that served as a public washhouse, which was moved to Mazargues in 1911. The square is mentioned by Joseph Conrad in his novel The Arrow of Gold. Today it is a transport hub where two lines of the Marseille Metro cross and where tram line 3 terminates.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Place Castellane: 2 missions
- Observe the Place Castellane fountainTake in the fountain donated by Jules Cantini and designed by sculptor André-Joseph Allar.
- Observe the "Jules Cantini" fountainTake in this city fountain, with a column topped by a figure representing Marseille.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Place Castellane?
Visiting Place Castellane is free.
How much time do you need for Place Castellane?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.