Miramas

Miramas

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMiramasSaint-Chamas at 5 km
Insee code13063Grans at 5.4 km
Postcode13140Cornillon-Confoux at 6.4 km
Latitude43.5888960Istres at 8.5 km
Longitude5.0021360Salon-de-Provence at 9.5 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 125 metersLançon-Provence at 10 km
Surface25.70 km²Eyguières at 12 km
Population25257 inhabitantsPélissanne at 12.8 km
Density967 inhabitants/km²Aureille at 13.9 km
National labelLamanon at 14.2 km
Chief townMarseille (at 64 km, 45 min)La Barben at 14.7 km
DepartmentBouches-du-RhôneAurons at 15 km
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

We must distinguish Miramas-le-Vieux, original village and Miramas, a town of about 25,257 inhabitants that stretches a few kilometers of the old village, situated between Arles and Aix-en-Provence, and resurgent economy.

The territory of the municipality is located north of the Etang de Berre, about 60 km northwest of Marseille.

The development of railways is accompanied by an economic boom Miramas and neighboring municipalities.

In 1923, the Army installed a storage area in place and place of the aerodrome (becoming the warehouse's general reserve ammunition Miramas).


SIGHTSEEING
  • Miramas-le-Vieux:
  • Small medieval village, known locally for both its monuments but also for its delicious ice cream. Two glaciers are installed and are always full of the summer.
  • At the entrance of the village, one can see the Jubilee Cross, built in 1874. You will come across in amount, the bust of Jean-Louis Martin Castagne, former mayor of the village. Unavoidable, the door of Notre Dame.
  • Pine remarkable village, Aleppo pine bicentennial and beyond the castle walls, unfortunately in ruins.
  • Inside the village, houses, restored, date from the 13th and 14th centuries.
  • This village, although small, gives us a preserved architecture and beautiful. A little detour, if you go through there, is required.
  • In addition to the common Miramas:
  • Golf Miramas 18 holes.
  • Equestrian Centre, near the entrance to the golf.
  • Plan of St. Susp water, artificial pond.
  • Theatre Column: amazing building, with very good acoustics.
  • Cultural Center The Comedia: former cinema still in operation, which also serves as a cultural center.
  • Media intercommunal: quiet place where there are a lot of documentation. The library is integrated with other media libraries of Western Provence and provides many resources (including Heritage). It holds regular exhibitions of works of art.
  • Sport: Miramas has three stages is free.
  • The ruins of a Roman oppidum located on the site of the town. Miramas comes from "See the Sea" (mir, mira, the March) but it is the Etang de Berre, open to the sea, hence the salt water. The Etang de Berre is only visible to Miramas-le-Vieux.
  • The town has the Blizzard, former warehouse of explosives and weapons of war, partly open to the public.
  • The field of Cabasse: a wooded area around the "Cabasse castle" where the summer camps organized in the city (instead of walk, bike, picnic ...
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Miramas
Information pointsTourist Office of Miramas
Performance hallsLe Comoedia,   Theatre la Colonne

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Town festivals in late July.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

La Barben Zoo about 20 km: 40 acres of greenery, a sunny day in the middle of wild animals. A treat for young and old.

PHOTOS
View of the Etang de Berre
 
Pine remarkable Aleppo pine French Heritage
The Aleppo pine, seen from below
 
The door Notre Dame
Lane Village
 
Main Street Village
Viewpoint and view of the Etang de Berre
 
Other Lane
The Miramas snow in January 2009 ... amazing!
 
Theatre Column
Miramas lanes in the night
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 18°C - Max. 27°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 26°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 25°C
RESTAURANTS 
Château de Richebois
Salon-de-Provence
At the heart of Provence, between Luberon and Alpilles, near Arles, Les Baux, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, the Château de Richebois welcomes you in an elegant and warm. Nestled at the...
Located 9.9 km from MiramasFrom 15 € to 50 € per person 
La Bastide d'Eygalières
Eygalières
Charming hotel with restaurant, in the heart of the Alpines. Terrace, conference and banketting room. Fresh products and organic vegetables.
Located 18.7 km from MiramasFrom 25 € to 40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Mon moulin    
9.7
Grans
Perfectly situated for exploring the attractions and tourist towns of Provence, the authentic and original mill oil (olive) of XVII century houses 1st floor 3 rooms for guests overlooking...
Located 5.4 km from Miramas75 € the double room 
La demeure    
9
Eyguières
Eighteenth century house with pool situated in a typical Provencal village.
Located 12.1 km from Miramas 
2 rue du moulin  
Mallemort
In a charming house with garden and terrace in the center of the village of Mallemort and in the heart of Provence.  Room access is independent. . Http://www.amivac.com/site13436.
Located 21 km from MiramasFrom 60 € to 70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les Amandiers  
8.8
Lançon-Provence
Bastide Provencale 3 *** clévacances and 2, panoramic view in the heart of Provence: Luberon crossroads, sea, Camargue and Aix countryside! Dominique and Jean-Pierre welcome you in...
Located 10.7 km from MiramasFrom 330 € to 450 € per week 
Villa le clos roman
Pélissanne
160 m ². 3 bedrooms. 3 bed 2 people. 1 bed 1 person. 2 sofa beds. 1 bathroom. 1 WC. Separate kitchen. Stay. Mezzanine. Washing machine. Dryer. Dishwasher. Four. Freezer. Microwave....
Located 13.6 km from MiramasFrom 900 € to 1500 € per week 
Le pétousin de Mouriès  
9.3
Mouriès
Independent house for 6/8 people in the center of Mouriès (200 m from shops), the first town in France Olive, on the southern slope of the Regional Park of the Alpilles. Enclosed garden...
Located 15.2 km from MiramasFrom 600 € to 1500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
La chapelette    
9.4
Saint-Martin-de-Crau
Camping Family shaded the very heart of Provence - rentals mobile home - pool - playground - bowls - ping pong - lively evening - snack bar.
Located 21 km from MiramasFrom 13 € to 16 € per day 
Camping Monplaisir    
9.4
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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
The campground is located Monplaisir 800 m northwest of the town of Saint Remy de Provence, the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles in the heart of the Provence-Alpes-Côte...
Located 27 km from MiramasFrom 15.50 € to 27.60 € per day 
L'arlesienne    
9.2
Arles
The campsite is located in Arles and 2 km from the city center and arena. The campsites are surrounded by hedges. On site: rental mobile homes, sale of ice, washing machine, games for...
Located 29 km from MiramasFrom 16 € to 21 € per day 

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HOTELS
Résidence Acadien    
7.2
Salon-de-Provence
Residence Acadien is conveniently located between Aix en Provence, Avignon and Arles and is 2 km from the centre of Salo de Provence. All apartments have a kitchen fully equipped with...
Located 6.5 km from MiramasRoom from 47 €
Le Devem De Mirapier     
8.5
Cornillon-Confoux
Le Devem De Mirapier is located 5 minutes from Salon de Provence in the heart of Provence. It offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are comfortable, modern and fully equipped...
Located 6.9 km from MiramasRoom from 82 €
Première Classe Istres    
8.5
Istres
Just 2 km from the airport and Etang de Berre, this Première Classe is located in Istres. It offers contemporary air-conditioned rooms, 15km from Fos-Sur-Mer. An LCD TV with cable channels...
Located 7.4 km from MiramasRoom from 39 €

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