The harsh reality of Marseille as a port city – vulnerable to disease and epidemic – comes to life in this unusual museum in the city's former sanitary station, operational from 1948 until 1971. A 45-minute film (subtitled in English) opens with the arrival of the plague in Marseille in 1720 through to 19th-century cholera and yellow fever, and beyond. There are also temporary exhibitions and delightful rooftop cafe with sea views.
