We don’t keeps telling you there’s no better marriage than the music of great artists in a classical version, and enough candles to do without electricity for the rest of your life. But like any wedding worthy of the name, the venue is one of the key points. If not THE most important point. So don’t wait any longer to celebrate music, with concerts by Candlelight in Marseille of all genres and eras, don’t forget , she’s the queen of the evening!
As the European Capital of Culture in 2013, Marseille is no novice when it comes to events. The Cité Phocéenne knows how to entertain! Candellight has set up shop in the southern capital of France, taking over two of the city’s most emblematic landmarks: the imposing Citadelle of Fort d’Entrecasteaux, proof of the tenacious character of the southerners, and the very intimate Théâtre de l’Oeuvre close to the old port.
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The Citadel of Marseille : Old fort watching over the town
It is part of Fort Saint-Nicolas, overlooking Marseille’s Old Port. Following riots and revolts by the town’s inhabitants, Louis XIV ordered the construction of this citadel , which had two purposes: to keep watch over the town and prevent it from rebelling, and to guard against possible attacks from the sea. Made of stone and ancient walls, it is now a serene place to live and create.
Find out more about La Citadelle de Marseille here.Candlelight concerts in Marseille take place in ever more sumptuous venues. With your head under the stars or in the comfort of a legendary concert hall, you’ll be transported to the melodies of your favorite artists by the warm glow of thousands of candles shining on the ground in Marseille!
And because there are as many people on earth as there are musical styles, we’ve put together a Program ranging from The Weeknd to The Beatles, and including the best in film music and Jean-Jacques Goldman.