Bonjour mes amis! Monday, February 28, the Crabtrees, and Lee and I, traveled with the Damiens to Marseille. We drove along the Mediterranean coast and the views were spectacular. Then Gilles and Christine took us to see Notre Dame de la Garde. As we drove along the Bay of Marseilles, a limestone peak rose to a height of 162 meters. At its summit stood the basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde. This ornate Neo-Byzantine church is considered to be the guardian and protectress of the city. Since many ships enter and leave the port of Marseilles, Notre Dame de la Garde is believed to protect these ships on their voyages. This basilica was built by the architect Espérandieu and was consecrated in 1864. The basilica consists of two parts: a lower church dug out of the rock in the Romanesque style, and an upper church of Neo-Byzantine style decorated with mosaics. A tall statue of the Madonna and Child made from copper gilded with gold leaf decorates the top. Enjoy the photos from Marseille.
Mme. Wallace
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