France / Provence / Marseille

Memorial for the repatriates of Algeria

Practical info

Type of location: Memorial

Memorial for the repatriates of Algeria

Corniche JFK, 13008 Marseille

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