A little history
Vauban is named after Louis XIV's military engineer. Its steep streets, stairs and small squares give it a village atmosphere above the center.
In pictures
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, free license.
Landmarks
- ●Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde
- ●The Church of Saint-François-d’Assisi
- ●The views of Marseille from the hill
Things to do
- ●Go up to the Good Mother
- ●Discover neighborhood restaurants
- ●Go down towards Castellane or the Old Port
Verified details
Useful contacts
In an emergency : 15 · 17 · 18 · 112
Mairie des 6e et 8e
125 rue du Commandant-Rolland — 04 91 55 15 84
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.