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Martigues
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Between the sea and the Étang de Berre, the town is mainly known for its two beaches, including Carro Beach, which is famous for windsurfing.
Overview of Martigues
Between the sea and the Étang de Berre, the town of Martigues is mainly known for its two beaches, including Carro Beach, which is famous for windsurfing.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation: not far from Marseille, between the sea and the Étang de Berre, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 48,870 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 71.44 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: http://www.martigues-tourisme.com
History of Martigues
What to See and Do in Martigues
Musées de Martigues:
Gnidzaz Cinematheque
A combined cinema and museum showcasing the history and prehistory of film through screenings and collections.
A combined cinema and museum showcasing the history and prehistory of film through screenings and collections.
Martigues History Gallery
Through written documents, photographs, models, and interactive terminals, the gallery traces the key stages in the city's evolution.
Through written documents, photographs, models, and interactive terminals, the gallery traces the key stages in the city's evolution.
Small Museum of Carro
It traces the life through the ages of the inhabitants of the fishing village-port of Carro, now part of Martigues.
It traces the life through the ages of the inhabitants of the fishing village-port of Carro, now part of Martigues.
In the Surrounding Area
Climate and Weather in Martigues
The town has a typical Mediterranean climate, with plenty of sunshine, mild winters, and hot, dry summers. Rainfall occurs in autumn, particularly in October and November. The wind is quite common and can sometimes blow in gusts.
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Worth a look / Other
Gnidzaz Cinematheque
★ A combined cinema and museum showcasing the history and prehistory of film through screenings and collections.
Martigues History Gallery
★ Through written documents, photographs, models, and interactive terminals, the gallery traces the key stages in the city's evolution.
Ziem Museum
★ This downtown museum primarily features 19th-century paintings.
Small Museum of Carro
★ It traces the life through the ages of the inhabitants of the fishing village-port of Carro, now part of Martigues.