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THE TIDE

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174, Corniche Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 13007Marseille, France
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2024
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2024

A masterpiece of technology and engineering dating from the century, the reference point for measurements, as Level 0.

As you stroll along the Corniche, just after passing the Anse de la Fausse-monnaie and before venturing into the greenery of the Parc Valmer, you'll notice a curious building on your right, with an explanatory sign next to it. You're looking at the tide gauge, a masterpiece of technology and engineering, dating back to the 19th century and providing the most accurate maritime measurements ever since. This is the reference 0 level in France, where the altitude of Mont Blanc was measured and where sea levels are monitored (which have risen by 16 cm in just over a century). It's an unusual structure, unknown to most Marseillais.

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Roro13012
Visited in july 2019
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Beau point de vue sur la corniche. N'hésitez pas à prendre le bus 83 pour découvrir le marégraphe.
cornus13
Visited in june 2019
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Le marégraphe se trouve le long de la corniche. Pas facile de se garer car cet axe est encombré. Plus jouable à pied

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