Convention centres — Provence & Marseille
Palais du Pharo
The Palais du Pharo is a 19th-century imperial palace overlooking the Old Port and the Fort Saint-Jean, converted into a congress venue combining a historic building and a contemporary extension. It is among the few Marseille venues combining a conference programme with a sea-view setting.
- Destination
- Provence & Marseille
- District
- Pharo (7e arrondissement)
- Max. capacity
- 900 pax
- Exhibition space
- 1,800 m²
The Palais du Pharo is a 19th-century imperial palace overlooking the Old Port and the Fort Saint-Jean, converted into a congress venue combining a historic building and a contemporary extension. It is among the few Marseille venues combining a conference programme with a sea-view setting.
The venue offers about 7,000 m² of seminar and congress space, with an auditorium of 900 seats and an exhibition hall of 1,800 m².
It is well suited to executive conventions, seminars and receptions where the setting matters as much as the plenary room, with the Old Port and MuCEM within a short drive.
Access
On the Pharo hill above the Old Port, around 10 minutes by car from the Vieux-Port and 15 to 20 minutes from Saint-Charles station. Marseille Provence airport is about 30 minutes by car.
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MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port | Luxury, Business, Conference | A few minutes on foot along Boulevard Charles Livon | 134 | — | €€€€ |
Conference & MICE hotels
Location map
Frequently asked questions
How many people can Palais du Pharo host?
The auditorium seats 900, and the venue offers about 7,000 m² of seminar and congress space, plus an exhibition hall of 1,800 m².
Where is Palais du Pharo and how do guests get there?
The palace stands on the Pharo hill above the Old Port in Marseille, about 10 minutes by car from the Vieux-Port and 15 to 20 minutes from Saint-Charles station. Marseille Provence airport is about 30 minutes by car.
What kind of events suits Palais du Pharo?
It suits executive conventions, seminars and receptions where the setting matters as much as the plenary room. The Old Port and MuCEM are within a short drive.
Can The French DMC organise an event at Palais du Pharo?
Yes, we organise seminars, incentives and conventions in France and confirm capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal; budgets are indicative.