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Martigues (Occitan: Lo Martegue in classical norm, Lou Martegue in Mistralian norm) is a commune northwest of Marseille. It is part of the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the eastern end of the Canal de Caronte.
Martigues is on the Mediterranean coast south of Salon-de-Provence and west of Marseille. It is a substantial town between the Mediterranean to the south and the Etang de Berre (the largest inland seawater lake in Europe) to the north.
Plan your vacation in Martigues in Provence. Listed tourist resort, town of art and history. Official site of the Tourist Office: information, advice, ideas for stays, hikes, water sports ... to discover Provençal Venice and the Blue Coast.
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- Miroir aux Oiseaux. The most famous site in Martigues is the “Miroir aux oiseaux”. It is the point where the canal acts as a water mirror and reflects the landscape back onto the water.
- Le Quartier de l’Île. Martigues is made up of 3 main neighborhoods, the Quartier de l’Île in the center, and Jonquières and Ferrières nearby. It is in the Quartier de l’Île that you will find most of the canals.
- Église Sainte-Madeleine-de-l’Île. Just across from the Miroir aux Oiseaux is the largest church in Martigues, called Église Sainte-Madeleine-de-l’Île.
- Walk down to Ferrières beach. Just off of the front of the Quartier de l’Île is the closest beach in Martigues called Plage Ferrières. Within walking distance to the center of town, this popular beach attracts the crowds in the summer, but is relatively quiet during other parts of the year.
Martigues, town, Bouches-du-Rhône département, Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur région, southeastern France, northwest of Marseille. The town is at the eastern end of the Canal de Caronte, which connects the Étang de Berre, a salt lagoon, to the Mediterranean Sea.
Martigues, also known as Provençal Venice, has attracted and inspired many painters and moviemakers. It is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, between the Étang de Berre and the Mediterranean coast, and visitors appreciate its rich natural heritage.
