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 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. |
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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'. |
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