Palais du Pharo

Built by Napoleon III in the mid-1800s, the Palais du Pharo sits on a dramatic headland with sweeping panoramic views of the Old Port, the MuCEM, and the open Mediterranean. It's one of those spots where the history and the scenery hit you at the same time — grand 19th-century architecture, a huge open lawn, and cruise ships drifting past in the distance. Worth a wander even just for the view.