Borely Park

Borely Park

Borely Park is a public municipal park in Marseille, France, listed as one of France’s renowned gardens by the French Ministry of Culture. The 17-hectare public space comprises a French-style garden, jogging paths, and a stunning English-style garden, captivating many visitors who linger here. This emerald gem serves as an oasis in the city of Marseille, attracting both locals and tourists to spend delightful leisure time.

The entire park is built around a central ancient castle constructed between 1767 and 1778. After the Marseille City Council purchased the castle and its surrounding gardens, it was transformed into a park in 1860. The French-style garden faces the Borely Castle at the heart of the park, flanked by broad lawns with a central pond and tree-lined promenades on both sides. On the western side of the park lies an English-style garden encircling a lake, adorned with sculptures, fountains, small waterfalls, relaxation areas, and an especially eye-catching miniature version of the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde. Its rose garden is beautiful, not only for its wide variety of species but also for its excellent layout. Inside the Borely Castle, the interiors are richly decorated in Italian and Russian styles, and the castle is now also used to host exhibitions.

Parc Borély

Reason to visit: One of France’s renowned gardens

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region [Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region]

City where the attraction is located: Marseille [Marseille]