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Carro / Martigues
From 459 € / weekly
Established in 1581, Martigues is a picturesque fishing village built on canals, also called « the Venice of Provence ». It consists of 3
separate areas linked by movable bridges (L?Ile, Jonquières and Ferrières) and the bustling and colourful old quarters, with the Caronte
channel giving access from the Etang de Berre to the Golfe de Fos.
A real fishing village where you can enjoy gastronomique specialities straight from the sea, accompanied by a Côte du Rhône bottled not far away?.
It is in effect fishing port, marina, seaside resort and water sports centre rolled into one.
Activities :
• Sea kayaks,
• caving,
• mountain biking,
• archery
• horseriding,
• byke,
Today
09/02/2010 
23° C
Useful information
- Located on the Blue Shore, along the Etang de Berre
- Daily fish market
- 32 km away from the Aix en Provence TGV train station
