Church of the Mission of France

The Church of the Mission of France is a historic church constructed in the late 17th century and extensively renovated in the 19th century. Located at 44 Rue du Tapis-Vert in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille, Marseille, France, it has been designated a historic monument since 8 December 1965.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Romanian Orthodox
Description: church located in Bouches-du-Rhône, in France
Also known as: “Église de la Mission de France”, “Église de la Mission de France (ancienne)”, and “Église Saint-Pie X”
Address: 44, Marseille

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hôtel Hubaud and Marseille History Museum.

Hôtel Hubaud

Manor estate

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Hôtel Hubaud is a manor estate.

Marseille History Museum

Museum

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The Marseille History Museum is the local historical and archaeological museum of Marseille in France. When opened in 1983, it became one of the most significant museums for urban history in France, dedicated to exhibiting the major archaeological finds… Marseille History Museum is situated 320 metres west of Church of the Mission of France.

Alcazar

Library

The Théâtre de l'Alcazar was a famous theatre, founded in the mid-19th century, that was located in the heart of Marseille's Bourse district, on Cours Belsunce, near the Canebière. Alcazar is situated 230 metres west of Church of the Mission of France.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Belsunce and 1st arrondissement of Marseille.

Belsunce

Quarter

Belsunce is a district near Canebière, central Marseille. It is within the 1st arrondissement. Its name was given by Monseigneur Henri François Xavier de Belsunce de Castelmoron, who famously helped during the Great Plague of Marseille.

1st arrondissement of Marseille

Suburb

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The 1st arrondissement of Marseille is one of the 16 arrondissements of Marseille. It is governed locally together with the 7th arrondissement, with which it forms the 1st sector of Marseille.