Palais de la Bourse

The Palais de la Bourse, a monument of Marseille commerce

Located on La Canebière, the Palais de la Bourse is one of the great monuments of Marseille. Inaugurated in the nineteenth century, it testifies to the commercial power of the city. The Marseille audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this majestic building, linked to the history of Marseille trade.

A palace dedicated to commerce

The Palais de la Bourse, located on La Canebière, was inaugurated in the nineteenth century, in the era of the Second Empire. Considered one of the most perfect examples of the architecture of that period in Marseille, it housed the chamber of commerce and symbolised the power of Marseille trade. Its monumental façade and its great hall testify to the economic influence of the Phocaean city.

What to see

You admire the monumental façade of the palace and, inside, its great hall, which sometimes houses a museum and exhibitions linked to the maritime and commercial history of Marseille. On La Canebière, the building is a major landmark. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and history, in the heart of the city.

Practical information

The Palais de la Bourse lies on La Canebière, in the heart of Marseille, reachable on foot. Its façade can be freely admired from the avenue; access inside, including the great hall and possible exhibitions, depends on the programme and hours, to be checked before coming.

What is the Palais de la Bourse of Marseille?

It is a nineteenth-century monument located on La Canebière, which housed the chamber of commerce and symbolises the power of Marseille trade.

Where is the Palais de la Bourse?

On La Canebière, in the heart of Marseille, near the Vieux-Port.