Rue Fort du Sanctuaire
PROVENCE-ALPES-CôTE d'AZUR - Marseille, France, 13006 Phone: +33 491 134 080 Website Notre-Dame de la Garde is Marseille's iconic symbol, a stunning Neo-Byzantine Catholic basilica perched on the city's highest hill, watching over the Old Port with a large golden statue of the Virgin Mary, affectionately known as "La Bonne Mère" (The Good Mother) by locals. It serves as a major pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking panoramic views, with its opulent interior featuring intricate mosaics, marble, and devotional offerings (ex-votos) from sailors and locals.
Hours of operation: Sanctuary: Monday through Sunday 07.00 (7:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm),
Museum: Monday through Sunday 09.00 (9:00 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm),
2nd floor shop: Wednesday through Sunday 10.00 (10:00 am) to 17.30 (5:30 pm),
6th floor shop: Monday 10.00 (10:00 am) to 12.30 (12:30 pm) then 13.30 (1:30 pm) to 17.45 (5:45 pm), Tuesday through Sunday 10.00 (10:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm).
Admission: Free admission to all of the area except the Museum. Museum €3 for adults, free for children under 12 years old. In the domain, four free parking lots are at your disposal (about 150 spaces available). 07.00 (7:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm), after 18.00 parking lots are closed. Parking is no longer allowed on the domain.
Machine 3 (Placed 10/2023) is on the second floor by the elevator. Cost to press: 2€ (A 2€ coin or two 1€ coins only Machine does not give change). The "penny" will be pressed on a supplied 5 Euro cent. Credit cards are accepted. Once you insert the coins or pay by credit card, wait 5 seconds for the supplied 5 Euro cent to drop into place before cranking the handle. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Notre-Dame de la Garde Marseille':
1. (H) Christ child next to the Basilica.
2. (H) Statue of Mary holding the Christ child.
3. (H) Front view of Basilica.
Machine 4 (Placed 10/2023) is on the third floor. Cost to press: 2€ (A 2€ coin or two 1€ coins only Machine does not give change). The "penny" will be pressed on a supplied 5 Euro cent. Credit cards are accepted. Once you insert the coins or pay by credit card, wait 5 seconds for the supplied 5 Euro cent to drop into place before cranking the handle. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Notre-Dame de la Garde Marseille':
1. (H) Christ child next to the Basilica.
2. (V) Statue of Mary holding the Christ child.
3. (H) Front view of Basilica.
Token Machine 1 is in the shop on the entree of the Notre Dame. Cost to dispense:
Obverse: Front view of the basilica with 'Notre Dame de la Garde Marseille'.
Reverse: Mosaic of ship in front of a lighthouse underneath a shining star (Christian symbolism).
Retired Machines:
Retired 1: 1. (H) Front view of the Basilica, 2. (H) Funicular to the Basilica with 'Ascerseurs'.
Retired 2: 1. (V) Mosaic of bird on a branch, 2. (H) Christ child next to the Basilica.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 43°17'02.7"N Longitude: 5°22'16.0"E
Google Maps coordinates: 79MC+HF Marseille, France
Aug 23, 2025. Two machines located as above and token in gift shop. All have great images. Sunnyland |
