A little history
The Grands Carmes belong to the ancient heart of Marseille. A few streets away, the Vieille Charité recalls the social history of Le Panier and today hosts museums and exhibitions.
In pictures
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Landmarks
- ●Place Marceau
- ●The Old Charity
- ●The Basket and the Porte d’Aix
Things to do
- ●Visit the Old Charity
- ●Stroll through the alleys of Le Panier
- ●Reach Joliette and the quays
Verified details
Useful contacts
In an emergency : 15 · 17 · 18 · 112
Mairie des 2e et 3e
2 place de la Major — 04 91 14 57 80
Commissariat du 2e
40 boulevard Schuman — 04 84 52 49 00
Centre des finances publiques
3 place Sadi-Carnot — 04 91 99 91 93
France Services Le Panier
11–13 rue Caisserie — 04 91 13 21 91
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.