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ULIF Synagogue of Marseille

Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

ULIF Synagogue of Marseille

21 rue Martiny, 13008 Marseille

Tel : + 33 7 67 05 87 66

Accueil – ULIF 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