The Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde – translated as Our Lady of the Guard – was built in the 1850s on the foundation of Marseille's ancient fortress. Today, this working Catholic basilica ...

MARSEILLE, France — Little model boats hang from the ceiling and maritime paintings adorn the walls of the basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, which from the city's highest hill overlooks the ...

This aerial photo shows a view of the golden statue of Virgin Mary at the top the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde (Our Lady of the Gard) in Marseille, southern France, on January 23 ...

Marseille (AFP) – The Olympic torch relay began in Marseille on Thursday with football legend Basile Boli taking the flame in front of the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a day after ...

For 150 years the basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde has dominated the skyline of Marseille. The church is situated at the highest natural point in the city, overlooking the old port. It is a ...