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Jardin des Vestiges vs Abbaye Saint Victor

Both are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Abbaye Saint Victor is preferred by most writers compared to Jardin des Vestiges. Abbaye Saint Victor scores 87 with accolades from 6 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.

Jardin des Vestiges
Jardin des Vestiges
8 / 10
Rue de la Reine Elisabeth, 13001 Marseille
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Concierge Concierge
"Collections from the archaeological find are on display at the Musée d'Histoire de Marseille inside the Centre Bourse."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"You'll get a glimpse of Marseilles's ancient Greco-Roman past at this garden." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Some of the city's finest archaeological finds have been incorporated into Marseille's history museum (Musée d'Histoire de Marseille)." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This garden houses the remains of the ancient Greek port of Marseille. " Full review
Abbaye Saint Victor
Abbaye Saint Victor
8 / 10
3, rue de l'Abbaye, 13007 Marseille
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Concierge Concierge
"A Romanesque basilica... the restored abbey is still used for worship."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Built above a crypt from the 5th century, when St. John Cassian was believed to have founded the church." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Founded in the fourth century by St-Cassien, who sailed into Marseille full of fresh ideas on monasticism." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This is all that remains of a former abbey founded in the 5C by St Cassien." Full review
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Don't miss the 5C crypt nor the St Victor cave and the catacombs where St Lazarus and St Mary Magdalene are venerated.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Dedicated to the martyr St. Victor, this Romanesque abbey was founded in the 5th century. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Abbaye Saint Victor is a working Catholic church, which was founded back in the 11th century as an abbey and named for the Roman soldier and Christian martyr Victor of Marseille. Much of..." Full review