Destined to become an imperial residence, the Palais du Pharo, a magnificent Napoleonic building, is worth a visit, as much for its architecture as for its park.

Although the Palace cannot be visited, it is bordered by almost six hectares of gardens named after Émile Duclaux: the Parc du Pharo offers a magnificent panorama of the Vieux-Port and the northern coast of Marseille and is a favourite place for a stroll in Marseille. These green spaces are very popular with families, walkers and tourists alike, and are among the most pleasant in the city.