Gare Saint-Charles

This station was opened in 1848. Marseille Saint Charles is the main station. It is based on the model of the railway stations. It offers direct access to Paris by high speed train (TGV), which took over 15 million people in 2007 and arrives to Paris in about 3 hours time. The beautiful staircase leading from outside the station is a historical monument. It is decorated with impressive sculptures, that show that the station was previously the gateway to reach the port of Marseille and, therefore, to Africa and the Mediterranean by sea. Recently renovated, be sure to visit the station if you are