France / Provence / Marseille

Yavné Community Center and Synagogue

Practical info

Type of location: Cultural Center

Yavné Community Center and Synagogue

48 boulevard Barry, 13013 Marseille

Tel : +33 4 91 66 13 15

Yavné Marseille (yavne-cc.fr)

Historical description

Marseille

The Jewish presence in Marseille dates back at least to the 6th century as is attested by Grégoire de Tours, but probably dates back to the Roman Empire. One of their main commercial activities was to act as an intermediary between Gaul and the Levant. In 576, the ... Read more