Montredon
Close to nature, Montredon is ideally located between the sea and the garrigue at the end of the 8th district of Marseille.
Authentic and charming, the Montredon district is nestled at the southern end of the Cité Phocéenne, between the Pointe Rouge and the calanques. Crossed by the avenue de la Madrague de Montredon and its local shops, this residential area bordered by beaches and creeks has kept its character of a former fishing village.
The Parc Pastré, at the foot of the Calanques National Park, is a green space much appreciated by the inhabitants of Marseilles for its vast lawns, its horse riding centre and its double panorama of sea and hills. During their strolls, walkers can admire the Château Pastré, an architectural beauty completed in 1862 according to the plans of the architect Jean-Charles Danjoy. This Provençal bastide of stone and pink brick with rounded facades, which once belonged to a family of Marseilles notables, is the cornerstone of the local heritage.
Away from the town centre, the Montredon district was also an important industrial centre during the 19th century. Today, its old glassworks, marble factories and other factories are gradually being rehabilitated. A figure of the revival of Marseille’s culture, the Friche de l’Escalette has been home to an art centre for a few years now, including a sculpture and architecture park, and regularly offers exhibitions and tours.
