Built in 1570 in the old quarter of Marseille, the Maison Diamantée takes its name from the faceted "diamond point" stones that make up its striking facade. It is one of the oldest surviving secular buildings in the city and a fine example of Provencal Renaissance architecture.
The building housed the Musee du Vieux Marseille for decades, displaying local arts, crafts, and objects illustrating daily life in 18th- and 19th-century Marseille. The Camoin room upstairs held an impressive collection of printing blocks and cards donated by the Camoin playing card firm when it closed in 1970. The museum has since closed and the building's future use is under discussion, but the facade alone is worth a look if you are passing through the Panier district.