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Berre-l'Étang

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Bouches-du-Rhône

It is in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, a few kilometers from Marseille, in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur lies the village of Berre-l'Étang. The city has existed for almost two millennia since archaeological excavations have to update remains from the I and sixth century AD Berre-l'Étang is located along the stretch of nearby salt water from the Mediterranean Sea called Etang de Berre, which is the second largest saltwater lake in Europe. The economy of the region, based initially on the salt and the presence of fertile land, has largely industrialized since the nineteenth century and the twentieth further with the establishment of refineries and creating an EDF plant.

Geographical information

MunicipalityBerre-l'Étang
Postcode13130
Tourism label
Latitude43.4757729 (N 43° 28’ 33”)
Longitude5.1673090 (E 5° 10’ 2”)
Surface area43.64 km²
Population13903 inhabitants
Density318 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMarseille (36 km, 32 min)
Insee code13014
IntercommunalityME Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence
DepartmentBouches-du-Rhône
TerritoryProvence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Rognac7.8 km (13 min)
Vitrolles11.6 km (20 min)
Velaux11.6 km (17 min)
La Fare-les-Oliviers13.1 km (17 min)
Coudoux14.8 km (20 min)
Ventabren16.5 km (24 min)
Saint-Chamas17.5 km (23 min)
Lançon-Provence17.8 km (20 min)
Saint-Victoret18.9 km (20 min)
Marignane19.6 km (21 min)
Cornillon-Confoux19.8 km (24 min)
Les Pennes-Mirabeau21 km (22 min)
Miramas22 km (26 min)
Gignac-la-Nerthe23 km (26 min)

Things to see and do

City Berre-l'Étang, its location on the edge of the huge salt lake, has fifteen kilometers of natural heritage. We discover a Mediterranean lagoon where reeds are like, flamingos, bulls, etc. Since 2000, major rehabilitation works were launched to allow the salt to conserve their biodiversity, particularly the many species of birds come to nest, and the marshes and wetlands of the pond where there also the rich biodiversity must be preserved. In fact, nature lovers will find in Berre-l'Étang many places of walks and wildlife observation and flora.

In summer, from 15 June to 15 September, it is possible to have a fun day at the beach with beach Champigny, which was built on the road to Saint-Chamas. Located near the remains of a Roman port, the ancients called the beach Wonderland. lazing You can practice on the white sand, the palm trees, or swimming in its waters monitored.

Boaters, meanwhile, will find Berre-l'Étang to all the infrastructure needed to practice their hobby.

The pool Claude Jouve, open daily, offers a 25-meter pool and many activities like baby swimming, swimming school, or even a fun slide!

For relaxation, the town also has two large parks, Maurin Park and the park Henri Fabre.

For culture, the city of Berre-l'Étang has a rated municipal Arthouse cinema. Ciné 89 projects both national output movies or art films in original version with subtitles.

Places of interest

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Events and festivities

In summer, life in full swing Berre-l'Étang.

Late June is the beginning of the festivities with the celebration of the Etang de Berre. This takes place on the beach of Champigny. Advocates the rehabilitation and preservation of the pond found there with the population around many activities like a bowling contest.

August 15, cyclists associations of the town organize the largest cycling rate in town that takes its departure at 18:30 from the esplanade Lucie and Raymond Aubrac.

Traditionally, August 16 a large firework is fired in the sky of the city from the promenade of the Pond. A few days later, on August 20, the town celebrated its liberation through a great patriotic parade through the streets of the city.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 19°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Tour a Distillery and Visit the Lavender Fields
Arts and Crafts125 € Aix-en-Provence (23 km)
Excursion to Provence : Hilltop Villages and Markets
Entertainment135 € Aix-en-Provence (23 km)
In the Footsteps of Van Gogh : Saint Remy de Provence, Saint-Paul de Mausole, Les Baux and Arles
Culture and education125 € Aix-en-Provence (23 km)
Visit Cassis – Departure from Aix en Provence
Entertainment70 € Aix-en-Provence (23 km)
Discover the Provencal Vineyards
Nature and the great outdoors85 € Aix-en-Provence (23 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
To the choirs of Aix-en-Provence
HikeEasy1:05Aix-en-Provence (23 km)
Water fountains of Aix-en-Provence
HikeEasy55 minAix-en-Provence (23 km)
The tour of Port Saint Louis du Rhône - The city where the earth is show
HikeEasy6:45Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône (31 km)
Hiking and biking trails in Gréasque
Mountain bike itineraryEasy1:00Gréasque (31 km)
Hiking: Exploring the South Coron, Salin-de-Giraud
HikeEasy1:50Arles (36 km)

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