Abbey of St. Victor
abbaye Saint-Victor de Marseille · 7th arrondissement of Marseille
abbey located in Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Standing before the Abbey of St. Victor, or Ah-bay de San Vic-tor as the locals say, we are confronting one of the most significant sites in Western Christianity. …
Listen in the app2The Upper Church — A Romano-Gothic Synthesis
Step inside the nave, and you will immediately notice the shift in atmosphere. The architecture here is a fascinating blend, which we might call 'Romano-Gothic.' The structure was elevated between the tenth and thirteenth…
Listen in the app3The Tomb of the Marseille Pope — Urban V
In this section of the church, we find a replica of the recumbent statue and a painting of Pope Urban V. To understand the prestige of St. …
Listen in the app4The Vierge Noire — The Black Madonna
Here we stand before one of the most beloved figures in Marseille: the Black Madonna, or Vierge Noire. This walnut statue dates back to the thirteenth or fourteenth century, though the tradition of a Black Virgin at this site is…
Listen in the app5Descending into the Crypts — The Greek Quarry
As we descend the stairs into the crypts, we are literally moving backward in time. The air grows cooler, and the weight of the stone above becomes more apparent. …
Listen in the app6The Chapel of Saint Lazarus — Legend and History
Within the crypts, we find the chapel dedicated to Saint Lazarus. According to local legend, Lazarus—the man raised from the dead by Jesus—sailed to Marseille with Mary Magdalene and became the city's first bishop. …
Listen in the app7The Sarcophagi of Julia Quintina and the Aristocracy
As we move through the northern part of the crypts, we encounter a collection of remarkable sarcophagi. One of the most touching is that of Julia Quintina, a young 'Massaliote' girl from a wealthy family. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we emerge from the cool shadows of the crypts back into the bright Mediterranean light, I hope you feel the weight of the centuries we have just traversed. The Abbey of St. …
Listen in the app
What is Abbey of St. Victor?
Abbey of St. Victor is a place in 7th arrondissement of Marseille with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 7th arrondissement of Marseille |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.2903, 5.3656 |
| Last updated |
Nearby places
within a 5-minute walk
Notre-Dame de la Garde BasilicaContent1 sectionsThe Old Port (Vieux-Port)Activity4 sections
Port of MarseilleContent1 sections
MarseilleActivity4 sections
Provence Amazing ToursHeritage8 sections
MuCEM & Fort Saint-JeanActivity4 sectionsFragonard BoutiqueHeritage8 sections
Palais du PharoHeritage8 sections