Tour du Fanal is a lighthouse. This Lighthouse was built in the middle of the 17th century in order to facilitate the guidance of merchant ships as they entered the harbour. It is quite photogenic and...
Located on the furthest point of Fort St. Jean fortification, the 1644 Round Tower still stands after more than 350 years. In 1837, it was modified to include the addition of a lighthouse function. ...
The Tour du Fanal tower at the western end of Cape Saint-Jean was built in 1644. This design allowed the vessels to be well-oriented in the Gulf. Its appearance especially in ...
My Visit
I very much like Fort St Jean. It has a great view of the port and itself has some things to explore.
Impressive tower
Tour du Fanal is a lighthouse. This Lighthouse was built in the middle of the 17th century in order to facilitate the guidance of merchant ships as they entered the harbour. It is quite photogenic and...
1644 watch tower
Located on the furthest point of Fort St. Jean fortification, the 1644 Round Tower still stands after more than 350 years. In 1837, it was modified to include the addition of a lighthouse function. ...
To help seafarers
The Tour du Fanal tower at the western end of Cape Saint-Jean was built in 1644. This design allowed the vessels to be well-oriented in the Gulf. Its appearance especially in ...
La Tour du Fanal , Repère Historique à l'entrée du Vieux Port
When we approach the entrance of the Old Port of Marseille , we cannot miss it , this round tower of 30 m high is all-present .