Martigues is a small historic town, on the Etang de Berre and dissected by canals which lead out to sea. It was painted by local artists then ‘discovered’ by the Fauves who arrived with bright paints to capture the light of this pretty Mediterranean port. We have very much enjoyed walks here as well as visits to the Musee Ziem which displays many of these local pictures and is free to visit.
The town has an active tourist office who are offering the following specials…
Sunset Cruises
From 1st August, these Monday evening cruises take visitors around the canals, informed and entertained by the captain, a native of the town.
Details: 44 passengers max and dependent on suitably good weather.
From 19:30 on 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug,
12 euros pp, 3 and under free.
Camping Paradis
The popular TF1 show is filmed on a beach close to La Couronne, beautifully empty for most of the year except when the film crews arrive to recreate a typical French campsite with bustling reception chalet, beach bar and superette. A tourist office guide leads the one-hour tour and divulges anecdotes and set secrets to delight fans of this warm-hearted show.
Details
At 09:30, Tuesdays, 2 – 30th Aug.
4 euros for adults, 3 euros for children
Full details and reservations: https://www.martigues-tourisme.com/evenements/culture
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