A little history
The sector bears the memory of the Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts of Marseille, founded in 1726 and based on rue Thiers since 1901.
In pictures



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Landmarks
- ●Rue de l’Académie
- ●Thiers high school
- ●The Opera and the Old Port within walking distance
Things to do
- ●Discover the Noailles market
- ●Attend a show in the center
- ●Stroll between Canebière and Vieux-Port
Verified details
Useful contacts
In an emergency : 15 · 17 · 18 · 112
Mairie des 1er et 7e
61 La Canebière — 04 91 14 54 10
Commissariat 1er et 6e
66–68 La Canebière — 04 88 77 58 00 — 24h/24
Centre des finances publiques
183 avenue du Prado — 04 91 17 96 03
Hôpital de la Conception
147 boulevard Baille — 04 91 38 00 00
Pompiers
18 ou 112
SAMU
15
Encombrants
Collecte gratuite sur rendez-vous — 0 800 94 94 08
Contact details come from official public-service websites. Check opening hours before travelling.