Bompard (Marseille)

Bompard is a quarter (French: Quartier ) the southern French city of Marseille in the Bouches -du -Rhône. Bompard is part of the 7th arrondissement ( district). 2006, the Quarter 4153 inhabitants.

The district is located in close proximity to the Mediterranean. To Bompard owns a part of the Massif de la Garde, where it is limestone hill on the tip of the Church of Notre- Dame de la Garde is located, which is not among Bompard. In the hills there are numerous caves. The local economy and culture are strongly influenced by the location by the sea. Thus, the fishing always played an important role; it is operated from the fishing port of Le A Prophet. In addition, there is a yacht club in Bompard. The area is also characterized by a particularly high number of cafes and restaurants. Significant cultural facilities include a cinema opened in 1912 and in 1923 inaugurated Théâtre Silvain.