Citadelle de Marseille (Fort Saint-Nicolas)

Drove by it because parking to see is a nightmare unless you walk to it. The fact that it is in a sea side on a cliff really makes it that much special.

I visited this Fort on a guided tour at 10am on a Saturday. The guide Lola was amazing. She explained the history of why the Fort was built, the various stones used to build the walls, the changes in the use of the fort etc. I asked her many questions and she answered all of them, showing her professionalism and knowledge about the city. The association in charge of the restoration is doing a meaningful job in helping people such as immigrants, people who have not been working for sometime, and people who would like to change careers to integrate by giving them jobs and classes on how to restore historical buildings, after which they may go work elsewhere. It’s a non-profit association and I have so much respect for their work. Last but not least, the highlight of the tour must be the cute and friendly cat, Nicky, who’s the queen of the fort who followed us around for quite a bit. I wish I could pat her more and feed her. I cannot recommend this tour more. I just hope the website can offer more clear information about the tours, such as what language the tours will be in and the timetable, so that more non-French speakers could benefit from the tours.

It's a nice place to visit in the evening when it's getting dark, as you can see beautiful sunset. The place is under reconstruction, so you won't be able to fully explore it. In the evening it is pretty full with people. The entrance is free.

A 17th century fort with beautiful views across the Vieux Port. After climbing the steps at the entrance there is a nice Cafe to welcome you. Well worth a visit if in the area.

CLOSED FOR RENOVATION The signs on the port entry said open so walked we walked all the way around to find it close by construction.

I had the chance to walk around Fort Saint-Nicolas/Entrecasteaux during my recent visit to Marseille, and it was truly an impressive sight. Even though the fort was closed to visitors, I could still admire the stunning architecture and the intricate details of the walls and towers. The fort sits on a hill overlooking the beautiful port of Marseille, and the views from there are breathtaking. I would have loved to go inside and explore the fort's history and secrets, but just being in its presence was enough to transport me back in time. If you're a history buff or an architecture enthusiast, I highly recommend a visit to Fort Saint-Nicolas/Entrecasteaux. Even if you can't go inside, the exterior is still worth the trip. Overall, I was very impressed with the fort and its surroundings, and it's definitely a must-see if you're in Marseille.

Big castle structure with views of the port

Amazing place made me fell in love wth marseille all over again