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 ...
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WEATHER
Monday 20 May
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Tuesday 21 May
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Wednesday 22 May
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RESTAURANTS
La Terrasse du Château
8.1
Miramas
Located a few kilometers from the Etang de Berre, in the Provençal town of Miramas La Terrasse du Château welcomes you. Discover a friendly place where it is good to eat, ideal for...
Located in Miramas
25 € per person
Le Rabelais
9.3
Saint-Chamas
It is a small village in Provence, quietly located in a vaulted room, furnished in a flour mill from the 17th century that we can taste gourmet restaurant Le Rabelais. The chef Gérald...
Located 4.9 km from Miramas
48 € per person
Le Nautilus
6
Salon-de-Provence
Le Nautilus restaurant, located in Salon-de-Provence, invites you to a delicious interlude in a refined setting in shades of gray. The furniture is modern and some paintings decorate...
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 9.6 km from Miramas
100 € the double room
Agathes
10
Salon-de-Provence
Welcome to Les Agathes, a detached villa set in more than 2 hectares (5 acres) of private grounds. If you are looking for a relaxing stay in Provence, please have a look at what we...
Located 10.6 km from Miramas
70 € the double room
La demeure
9.4
Eyguières
Eighteenth century house with pool situated in a typical Provencal village.
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 5.6 km from Miramas
From 630 € to 730 € per week
Gîte de L'Esparradou
Salon-de-Provence
In the countryside near Salon de Provence, beautiful gite (adjoining owners house) on a farm (cereals), good quality equipment and furniture (old). Green and very quiet environment....
Located 9.9 km from Miramas
From 700 € to 1250 € per week
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...
Camping Family shaded the very heart of Provence - rentals mobile home - pool - playground - bowls - ping pong - lively evening - snack bar.
Located 21 km from Miramas
From 16 € to 19 € per day
Camping Monplaisir
9.4
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 Miramas
From 15.50 € to 27.60 € per day
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.
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 Miramas
Room from 35 €
Le Devem De Mirapier
8.7
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 Miramas
Room from 82 €
Première Classe Istres
8.3
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...