The image captures a low-angle view of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde in Marseille, France, under a clear, deep blue sky

The image captures a low-angle view of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde in Marseille, France, under a clear, deep blue sky. The basilica's exterior features distinctive alternating horizontal stripes of light-colored stone and dark grey-green stone. A large, gilded statue of the Madonna and Child surmounts the bell tower, positioned on the left side of the frame. The building exhibits Neo-Byzantine architectural elements including arched windows, a prominent central dome, and decorative cornices. To the lower right, an ancillary structure with similar striped masonry includes an arched entrance labeled "SECRETARIAT" above a dark, ornate wooden door. Bright sunlight illuminates the façade, casting shadows. A white downspout is visible on the right side of the lower building section. Multiple individuals are present at the base of the basilica in the lower left and right, appearing as visitors or tourists. The back of a person's head with dark hair occupies the immediate lower right foreground.