Martigues - Côte Bleue

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Martigues


8 km from Port de Bouc, 9 km from Sausset-les-Pins, 13 km from Fos sur Mer, 17 km from Saint Chamas, Ensuès la Redonne Altitude: 12 m Population: 44256 Located between Marseille and Istres, the blue skies of Martigues reflect the blue water that runs through it. Surrounded by calanques, the town lies on the banks of the Étang de Berre marshland and is linked to the sea by the Chenal de Caroute. Traces of human occupation in the area have been found in what is now the Quartier de l'Île, dating the town to the fifth century BC.

The delightful districts of Martigues-Ferrières, Martigues-Jonquières and Martigues-l’Île are separated from each other by the town’s network of canals – these are joined by a number of ancient bridges, and Martigues is often referred to as the 'Venice of Provence'. What to see and visit: a daily fish market in Carro; the archaeological museum (archaeology-graffiti-stone inscriptions); the Ziem gallery (paintings and sculptures); the ancient revolving bridge; the Chapelle de l’Annonciade; the Chapelle de Saint-Julien (an archaeological site); the Chapelle de Saint-Pierre (Oppidum); the Phare du Cap Couronne (tower, belfry, campanile)… Recommended activities: water sports, fishing, horse riding, boat trips on the canals and out to sea, walking, cycling routes.

Provencal market : mercredi, jeudi, samedi et dimanche. Marché aux poissons quotidien à Carro. Marché nocturne, artisanat des pays du monde début août.

Festivities : foire artisanale début décembre. Braderie, foire d'été fin juillet. Oursinades tous les dimanches en mars. Feux de la Saint-Jean fin juin. Fête des pêcheurs fin juin. Fête de la Saint-Pierre en juillet (fête vénitienne, targo (joute aquatique), folklore). Festival populaire la 2ème quinzaine de juillet (théâtre, musique, animations de rues, variétés). Messe de minuit, offrande de coquillages et de poissons.

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