Notre-Dame de la Garde
Notre-Dame de la Garde is a Catholic minor basilica and church building located in the 6th arrondissement of Marseille. This marble structure, which opened in 1864, stands 60 meters high and is one of the 125 sights of France listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach 26 °C and there are only about 2 to 4 rainy days per month. In winter, temperatures are cooler with highs of about 11-12 °C and more frequent rain. The site is wheelchair accessible. It is open from 07:00 to 18:15 in the winter and from 07:00 to 19:15 in the summer.
Marseille Provence Airport is the nearest airport, located 21 km away. The site is 662 km from Paris. Visitors can combine a trip to this basilica with a visit to the Marseille Cathedral, which is 1.8 km away. Notre-Dame de la Garde is also one of the most looked-up sights in France, ranking 72nd among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is September, with about 81 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 36 | 33 | 56 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 27 | 81 | 78 | 70 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
