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La Fourragère, Marseille — Area Guide & Where to Stay
La Fourragère is a district of Marseille, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, centred on the église Saint-Augustin de la Fourragère.
About La Fourragère
Where to stay in La Fourragère
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A room in La Fourragère keeps travellers in the quieter spread of Marseille, near the parc de la Mirabelle and the pool at the piscine de la Bombardiere. Days pass slowly here, with little to rush past between the parc de la Mirabelle and the pool at the piscine de la Bombardiere. Rooms open toward the église Saint-Augustin de la Fourragère and the grounds of the complexe sportif bois Luzy, with the heart of Marseille and the rest of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur an easy trip away.
Longer-stay visitors find it restful.
About La Fourragère
What are the main landmarks in La Fourragère?
La Fourragère carries a strong Armenian thread, seen in the église apostolique arménienne Saint-Grégoire-l'Illuminateur de Beaumont and the Armenian Genocide memorial. Faith and memory stand together. The église Saint-Augustin de la Fourragère and the église Notre-Dame-des-Apôtres de la Pommeraie stand nearby, while the parc de la Mirabelle and the stade Saint-Jean du Desert break the streets with green and sport, all held inside Marseille and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
What is the history of La Fourragère?
La Fourragère grew into the fabric of Marseille, its name spreading across nearby schools and grounds. Armenian heritage marks the quarter. The église apostolique arménienne Saint-Grégoire-l'Illuminateur de Beaumont and the Armenian Genocide memorial took their place beside the église Saint-Augustin de la Fourragère, tying the Armenian story into the wider life of Marseille.
Where is La Fourragère?
La Fourragère lies within Marseille, a quarter of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur set around the église Saint-Augustin de la Fourragère in France.
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Updated July 2026