Hôtel Colla de Pradines

Historic site and monument
  • Après la restauration
  • Vue du quai Marceau
  • Après la restauration
  • Avant restauration
  • Vue sur le quai Aristide Briand
  • Coupelle en faïence trouvée lors des fouilles
Après la restaurationVue du quai MarceauAprès la restaurationAvant restaurationVue sur le quai Aristide BriandCoupelle en faïence trouvée lors des fouilles

Presentation

Completed in 1678, this imposing baroque structure stands in the heart of the city. Renovation work was carried out in 2022-2023. Since April 2024, the building has housed the Martigues Tourist and Leisure Office.
Built on the edge of an island of houses, once marshland recovered from the former Canal de Vauroux, the Hôtel de Colla de Pradines, opposite the contemporary Église Sainte Marie-Madeleine opens onto the lively Place de la Libération.

It was the holiday home of the powerful Italian family, de Colla de Pradines, from Aix.

With corner buttresses, pilasters and a balanced distribution of large picture windows, it is reminiscent of the homes built in the Aix area at the same time.

On the façade, a plaque paying tribute to Gérard Tenque (1047-1120), founder of the Hospitaller Order and who, it is said, was born in Martigues. His statue can be seen on the façade of the Église St Genest de Jonquières. Town hall from 1808 to 1983, the building sheltered the courthouse until 2018.

In 2024, it will become the new Tourist Office and should boost the attractiveness of the Ile district. There is also a rescue operation for this jewel of the architectural heritage of Martigues.
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  • categories :
    • Town of Art & History
General information
  • Parking :
    • Parking nearby
  • Environments :
    • In centre of town
    • Town location
    • In the old centre
  • Services :
    • Pets welcome
  • Style :
    • Classical
  • Period :
    • 17th C
Services, Tours, Activities and entertainment
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Historic patrimony
    • Historical patrimony
Accessibility
  • Accessible to disabled visitors :
    • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Contact
Hôtel Colla de Pradines
Place de la Libération
L'Île
13500
Martigues
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Phone : +33 4 42 49 03 30
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Hôtel Colla de Pradines
Place de la Libération
L'Île
13500
Martigues
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.404785
Longitude : 5.054774
Martigues Lavéra station: Train station at 4 km
Marseille Provence: Airport / Aerodrome 20 km
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