Martigues

Martigues

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Martigues		Port-de-Bouc at 5.5 km
Insee code	13056		Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts at 6.1 km
Postcode	13500		La Couronne at 7.8 km
Latitude	43.4048110		Sausset-les-Pins at 9.3 km
Longitude	5.0537280		Châteauneuf-les-Martigues at 9.3 km
Altitude	From 0 to 187 meters		Fos-sur-Mer at 9.5 km
Surface	71.44 km²		Carry-le-Rouet at 11.4 km
Population	48261 inhabitants		Berre-l'Étang at 12.1 km
Density	675 inhabitants/km²		Istres at 13.1 km
National labels			Ensuès-la-Redonne at 13.3 km
Chief town	Marseille (at 40 km, 32 min)		Marignane at 13.4 km
Department	Bouches-du-Rhône		Gignac-la-Nerthe at 14.6 km
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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Located along the Etang de Berre, Martigues is divided into three districts, formerly small villages that are Jonquière, Ferrière and the district of the island called the Little Venice of Provence.

Central cores to get to Marseille (40 km), Aix-en-Provence (46 km), Arles (53 km) and Avignon (90 km), also known as the Provençal Venice with its canals, Martigues is a tourist town with its festival world folklore, its museum, its games and its beaches the Blue Coast.

Once fishing town, tourist and industrial city today, was able to convert Martigues by offering summer activities original and varied: Venetian festivities with fireworks, jazz, big game fishing.

On the town of Martigues, the picturesque fishing villages, Carro, Crown, you can enjoy moments of relaxation at the seaside or in the many small restaurants. Between the two lies the plain of St. Julien, plain agricultural and wine you can taste the famous little pink in the wine cellar.

You can sample many dishes based on fish, bouillabaisse, bouillabaisse.

Martigues, Gallo-Roman vestiges of this time in several places in the city and surrounding areas.

The fort of Bouc: getting there, a boat shuttle takes you there.

The park Figuerolles is a place of relaxation, but also sports. You'll find all levels of mountain bike trails, pony rides for kids, a train journey to the edge of the pond, various walking routes, all levels of tree climbing, a petting zoo, etc..

The sandy beaches of the Crown and of the Holy Cross on the Blue Coast, 20 minutes by car or bus. You can also practice water sports: windsurfing, boating, sailing, surfing. Carro site is world famous for its surfing.

Since Our Lady of the Sea, you will have a panoramic view and a 360 ° view on Martigues, but also throughout the Berre lake and its surroundings, you'll even see the Sainte-Victoire!

Every Wednesday evening in July and August, the streets of artisans in Jonquière.

Feast of St Peter in late June.

Venetian festival in July.

World Folklore Festival in July.

Deep sea fishing in August.

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Monday 20 May Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 17°C

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 17°C

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 17°C

Le Bouchon à la Mer   7.8 Martigues Martigues, sunny corner full of gaiety and invites you to discover one of the leading places of this small town green: Le Bouchon à la Mer. A stone's throw from the mirror Birds beloved... Located in Martigues 47 € per person

Campanile Marseille Martigues   6.9   SPECIAL OFFER Martigues Welcome to Campanile Restaurant Martigues, located in the Marseilles area! The hotel welcomes you in a contemporary lines and warm, with its simple and modern furniture, as well as... Located in Martigues 19 € per person

Ô Port   7.2 Port-de-Bouc At the heart of the charming town of Port de Bouc, which embraces the sea, you can go enjoy the restaurant Ô Port. You settle into a modern, in shades of red. The atmosphere is cozy... Located 5.6 km from Martigues 20 € per person

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Chez marie     9.6 Rognac Individual leases in quiet subdivision: air-conditioned rooms - bedding elect 160 - TV, WiFi, mini-fridge. 25 km Aix en Provence, Marseille, 5 mins from Marseille Airport, 10 minutes... Located 17.2 km from Martigues 45 € the double room

Le Mazet     10 Lançon-Provence The room is located on the ground floor with independent entrance. The house is surrounded by vineyards in the countryside without being isolated as far as the village behind him, is... Located 21 km from Martigues 100 € the double room

Les Bastides     9.4 Ventabren Beautiful house in well-kept surroundings, swimming-pool available, nice shadowy terrace, large rooms with either a kingsize bed or two twin beds, furnished with antiques, new private... Located 25 km from Martigues From 60 € to 70 € the double room

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Bastide 'magic view', piscine chauffée, La Couronne The height of crown, 900 m from the beach, this beautiful villa overlooking pine forest and sea (magic view), heated swimming pool SPA is conveniently located near the sea and hills... Located 7.3 km from Martigues From 1400 € to 1900 € per week

Le Domaine d'Agathe Saint-Chamas Saint-Chamas is a pretty fishing port on the Etang de Berre. We are conveniently located in a triangle Avignon, Aix en Provence, Marseille, 25 minutes from the airport, 35 minutes from... Located 16.5 km from Martigues From 630 € to 730 € per week

Le Mas des Roches - 1 à 14 personnes Velaux Le Mas des Roches welcomes you in the middle of a pine tree forest of 4000 m² in absolute calm. Our house is within 30 km of the beautiful cove of niolon. You will enjoy a well deserved... Located 21 km from Martigues From 3290 € to 5490 € per week

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Camping Pascalounet   Martigues Family and friendly campsite located 100 m long from sandy beaches (direct access) - Mobile homes and bungalow for rent, some with sea-view - Camping, caravanning and camping car. Located in Martigues From 20 € to 30 € per day

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Campanile Marseille Ouest - Martigues      7.7 Martigues The Campanile Marseille Ouest is situated between Arles and Marseille on the outskirts of Martigues, a town known locally as the Venice of Provence. The hotel offers comfortable and... Located in Martigues Room from 39 €

Hôtel Balladins Martigues / Istres      7.7 Martigues This hotel is located in a quiet and green area, a 5-minute drive from the centre of Martiques and just over 1 km from the SNCF train station. It offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site,... Located in Martigues Room from 39 €

ibis Martigues Centre      8.2 Martigues Just 15-minutes from the beach is ibis Martigues Centre. It offers an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, a 24-hour snack service and free Wi-Fi access. Rooms at ibis Martigues are contemporary... Located in Martigues Room from 54 €

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