Marseille, France

L'Estaque

L'Estaque, Marseille

Once a fishing village and industrial settlement, L’Estaque became a testing ground for painters drawn to its red roofs, blue gulf, viaducts and chimneys. The name “cubism” emerged from Georges Braque’s landscapes of this shore.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for L'Estaque, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 43.363472, 5.32146

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