Discover Martigues, the Venice of Provence

This charming port city welcomes you and offers you a multitude of places to discover.

Discover the Jonquières market, stroll near the canals, take a break on the Pont de la Tête Noire which offers you a superb panoramic view of Martigues, go and observe the local fauna at the Miroir des Oiseaux and visit old Martigues.

Don't miss a trip to the treetop adventure park "Indian Forest" and the Cinéma Le Palace.

The most beautiful beaches in the area

A few minutes' drive will be enough to reach the most beautiful beaches of Martigues.

The Couronne-Vieille Beach is nestled between an old stone quarry and a small cliff. Between sand and pebbles, this beach offers privacy and calm.

The Sainte-Croix Beach is crossed by the coastal path. Between pine trees and rocks, this beach is supervised in the summer.

The Saulce Beach is located at the end of the coastal path. Its golden sand immerses you in a heavenly world.

Water activities

From the Étang de Berre (5 minutes by bike), the port of Martigues Jonquières (15 minutes by bike) and the Plage de la Couronne (25 minutes by car), you can practice many water activities such as sailing, windsurfing, boating, jet skiing, towed buoys or kayaking.

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The Calanques National Park

Between the azure blue of the Mediterranean Sea and the lush greenery, the Calanques National Park offers you exceptional landscapes.

You may have the opportunity to discover islands with rich biodiversity, new plant and animal species, as well as the Château d’If.

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The Camargue

It will take a few minutes to reach the Camargue. There you will see white horses, bulls and pink flamingos. Don't miss cities full of character and charm like Arles, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Grau-du-Roi and many others.

Other must-sees

A few kilometers away, other must-see places await you, such as the village of Salon-de-Provence, a beautiful medieval city with a city center full of life and colorful alleyways.

Also, don't miss a visit to the traditional soap factories of Marseille soap, in the heart of Bouches-du-Rhône.