Built in 1660 by Louis XIV, Fort Saint-Jean is a well-preserved fortress guarding Marseille at the entrance to the Old Port. Interestingly, it was built not to keep invaders at bay but to tamp down a ...

MARSEILLE, France (CN) — On the edge of Marseille’s port, two forts mirror each other across the water of the harbor, standing guard between the city and the open sea. But Fort Saint-Jean and Fort ...

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Step into history as you explore Fort Saint-Jean, one of Marseille’s most iconic landmarks. This walking tour offers stunning views of the Mediterranean and an insight into the fort's rich past, ...

Fort Saint-Jean overlooks Marseille’s Old Port, where boats rest in the marina beneath a dramatic evening sky. The elevated ...