La Maison Diamantée

La Maison Diamantée

La Maison Diamantée
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ClubEpicuriste
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Demeure patricienne, symbole de la ville d’autrefois.
4.0 of 5 bubblesJun 2024
We continue our journey of the two oldest houses in Marseille, going to the Panier district, behind the Town Hall, in the 2nd Arrdt of Marseille, at 2 rue de la Prison, in front of the Maison Diamentée . This building, of great architectural beauty, drawn from the style of Medici Italy, originated from being the former hotel of Saboulin Bolleng, which dates from the year 1570 and its name comes from the aspect of its facade, which is covered with stones cut into diamond points or also called prismatic bossage. This old hotel was built on the grounds of the former gardens of the Palais de Provence, at the request of wealthy sponsors, Spanish and Italian merchants, during the great Mediterranean trade. It was home to large Marseille families including that of Pierre Sebolin de Bollena, 2nd alderman, in 1683, his nephew François de Saboulin Bollena, 1st alderman, in 1702, the Castellane Majastre. Then occupied by Italian families, in transit. According to oral tradition, this building would be the Palace of King René, Count of Provence. In 1914, the cultural association Art et Charité bought the hotel which was in ruins, and bequeathed it, for its preservation, to the Vieux-Marseille Committee. In 1925, the hotel was listed as a Historic Monument. During the occupation, in 1943, the Germans, from the Nazi regime, decided to raze the Panier district, which was, in their eyes, an uncontrollable quagmire. The January 3 operation aims to reshape the neighborhood whose alleys are considered dangerous. In fact, the population was rounded up and evacuated to concentration camps, and the neighborhood methodically searched before the houses were dynamited. Hitler's orders - the Old Port must be razed. Fortunately, the perimeter destroyed will be less than that initially set. Demolition begins on February 1st and continues until the 19th of the month, sparing few historic buildings. The Hôtel de Cabre and the Maison Diamantée are among these spared buildings. In 1962, the Old Marseille Committee donated the hotel to the City, with its collections and library. The Museum of Old Marseille was installed there from 1967 to 2009, then its collections were integrated into the Marseille History Museum. In 2013, the hotel was occupied by the Marseille Provence, European Capital of Culture association. In 2015, the hotel was classified as an administration office for Municipal Services, to the great disappointment of the Old Marseille Committee, which requested, in 2019, a retrocession, to preserve its cultural vocation, but which has not yet come to fruition. Discover its magnificent staircase, at the entrance, with its surprising decor.

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clody59
Lille, France3,223 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Couples
Belle demeure du 16ème siècle, typique avec sa façade en pierre sculptée en forme de pointes de diamants. A voir pour son originalité
Written November 4, 2021
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Danièle R
Meudon, France115 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Solo
J'ai découvert la maison diamantée grâce aux panneaux de sites à visiter (merci à la Ville !). Je serais sinon passée devant cette maison sans la voir (ce que j'ai d'abord fait, dans ma recherche).
Quel dommage cela aurait été !

La maison s'intitule ainsi, non pas à cause de précédents propriétaires qui auraient été diamantaires ou parce que ses vitres et pergolas brillent de 1000 feux.
Elle tire son nom de sa façade intégralement recouverte de grosses pierres juxtaposées, façonnées suivant la forme d'un diamant dans ses premières tailles.
L'effet est étonnant. J'avais vu le même type de décoration sur une église de Naples. En lisant le leaflet de la ville, j'ai appris qu'il en avait été construites de similaires à Sergovie, Ferrare et Lisbonne.

Il faut aussi pénétrer dans cette maison des années 1600, deuxième plus ancien édifice civil marseillais.
On ne peut la visiter : elle abrite l'un des services de la Mairie. On peut cependant monter dans l'escalier de pierres, qui vaut le détour avec ses sculptures
Avant de faire l'ascension du Panier, grimpez-y !
Written July 28, 2016
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denubeatle
Buenos Aires, Argentina6,782 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018
Llamada asi por su decorado de resaltes en puntas de diamante de su fachada, y por la decoracion de su escalera con artesonado, unica en Marsella. Fue edificada por unos ricos comandatarios español e italiano, siendo habitada por grandes familias marsellesas. Durante la revolucion fue parcelada. Es monumento historico desde 1925. Se salvo de los bombardeos de la segunda Guerra y fue museo ( Nusee du Vieux Marseille ) de 1967 al 2009.
Su fachada esta en buenas condiciones, pero sucia, deberian reacondicionarla, no me llamo la atencion, esperaba mas...
Written August 6, 2019
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aldebert13
Marseille, France261 contributions
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Jan 2020
Dans le temps cette belle maison avec sa façade à pointe de diamants unique abritait le Musée du Vieux Marseille, un petit Musée riche rempli avec des témoignages de la tradition marseillaise( crèches, cartes de tarots,peinture représentant la vie marseillaise au XIXèeme et début XXeme siècle.Cette collection, à part quelques pièces qui se trouvent au Château Borely dort désormais dans des reserves. Sous des pretextes variés (surtout la fissuration des murs et donc la dangerosité du bâtiment) le Musée a été vidé de son contenu pour devenir...en 2013 le Headquarter de l'association organisatrice de Marseille Provence 2013, capitale européenne de la culture. .Les marseillais ont été privé d'un lieu important de leur histoire.Et actuellement on doit sillonner trois musées pour retrouver les bribes de 'histoire de la Ville. N’importe quel petite ville de Province fait mieux que Marseille.
Written February 8, 2020
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gilou80
Le Crotoy, France255 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Friends
Une des plus anciennes maisons de Marseille, un escalier monumental à l'intérieur, le savoir faire des artisans de cette époque.
Written May 29, 2019
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RegineNB
Cologne, Germany323 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Solo
Derrière la magnifique facade à facettes de cet hôtel particulier du XVIe siècle il ne reste plus grand chose de l'architecture originiale à part la cage d'escalier sculptée. La Ville y ayant logé certeines administrations, on ne peut visiter les lieux mais l'escalier est accessible pour des photos. A voir absolument.
Written October 5, 2018
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sylviaamar2000
Marseille, France65 contributions
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Jul 2017 • Solo
Rescapée du bombardement nazi qui détruisit toute la vieille ville, la maison diamantée fut épargnée pour être utilisée par l’État-major allemand. Arrêtez-vous devant ce bâtiment qui doit son nom à sa façade si particulière!
Written July 30, 2017
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Houailou
Toulouse, France346 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2015 • Couples
La maison diamantée doit son nom à la forme des pierres de sa façade. Cet édifice ne se visite pas mais vaut bien la peine qu'on s'arrête quelques instants pour admirer sa façade.
Written June 18, 2015
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ClubEpicuriste
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France5,455 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
We continue our journey of the two oldest houses in Marseille, going to the Panier district, behind the Town Hall, in the 2nd Arrdt of Marseille, at 2 rue de la Prison, in front of the Maison Diamentée . This building, of great architectural beauty, drawn from the style of Medici Italy, originated from being the former hotel of Saboulin Bolleng, which dates from the year 1570 and its name comes from the aspect of its facade, which is covered with stones cut into diamond points or also called prismatic bossage. This old hotel was built on the grounds of the former gardens of the Palais de Provence, at the request of wealthy sponsors, Spanish and Italian merchants, during the great Mediterranean trade. It was home to large Marseille families including that of Pierre Sebolin de Bollena, 2nd alderman, in 1683, his nephew François de Saboulin Bollena, 1st alderman, in 1702, the Castellane Majastre. Then occupied by Italian families, in transit. According to oral tradition, this building would be the Palace of King René, Count of Provence. In 1914, the cultural association Art et Charité bought the hotel which was in ruins, and bequeathed it, for its preservation, to the Vieux-Marseille Committee. In 1925, the hotel was listed as a Historic Monument. During the occupation, in 1943, the Germans, from the Nazi regime, decided to raze the Panier district, which was, in their eyes, an uncontrollable quagmire. The January 3 operation aims to reshape the neighborhood whose alleys are considered dangerous. In fact, the population was rounded up and evacuated to concentration camps, and the neighborhood methodically searched before the houses were dynamited. Hitler's orders - the Old Port must be razed. Fortunately, the perimeter destroyed will be less than that initially set. Demolition begins on February 1st and continues until the 19th of the month, sparing few historic buildings. The Hôtel de Cabre and the Maison Diamantée are among these spared buildings. In 1962, the Old Marseille Committee donated the hotel to the City, with its collections and library. The Museum of Old Marseille was installed there from 1967 to 2009, then its collections were integrated into the Marseille History Museum. In 2013, the hotel was occupied by the Marseille Provence, European Capital of Culture association. In 2015, the hotel was classified as an administration office for Municipal Services, to the great disappointment of the Old Marseille Committee, which requested, in 2019, a retrocession, to preserve its cultural vocation, but which has not yet come to fruition. Discover its magnificent staircase, at the entrance, with its surprising decor.
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Written June 13, 2024
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villalegre1973
Aviles, Spain2,350 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Una de las casas más antiguas de Marsella,justo detrás del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.Llamada así por su fachada de piedras puntiagudas simulando la forma de un diamante.Forma parte de los edificios Municipales de la ciudad y se puede acceder a su interior y visitarla.Destaca sobretodo la escalera de Estilo Bizantino.
Written June 28, 2022
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