Palais du Pharo
7,000 sqm
Indoor Space
900
Plenary Capacity
1,000
Banquet Capacity
29
Breakout Rooms
1
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Palais du Pharo is a historic palace in Marseille, commissioned in 1852 by Emperor Napoleon III for Empress Eugénie. It is now a prominent convention and congress center, offering impressive architecture and panoramic views of the Vieux Port and the Mediterranean Sea. The venue is surrounded by the beautiful Jardin du Pharo and has a rich history, having also served as a hospital and medical school. It blends historical elegance with modern event facilities.
Images
6 photos
Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Marseille
Country
FR
Total Indoor Space
7,000 sqm
Max Plenary
900
Max Banquet
1,000
Breakout Rooms
29
Exhibition Halls
1
Airport Distance
23 min
Full Address
58 Boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, 13007, FR
Event Spaces & Rooms
6 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditorium | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salle La Major | conference_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Empire Salons | ballroom | — | — | — | — | — |
| Espace Vieux Port (Catering) | banquet_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exhibition Area | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Breakout Rooms | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
Notable Past Events
5 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Bureau des Congrès Aix-Marseille Provence provides advice and support for organizing congresses at the venue.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 23 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 1
- Breakout Rooms
- 29
- Indoor Space
- 7,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Marseille, France
Europe — Western Europe
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026