Martigues
Martigues is on the Mediterranean coast south of Salon-de-Provence and west of Marseille.
A bit to the east of the more well known Cote d'Azur destinations (that lie to the east of Marseille and follow the coast to Italy), Martigues is a substantial town between the Mediterranean and the Etang de Berre. To the east there is a fair amount of industrial development, but the old city centre retains a lot of charm.
It is the harbour area around Quai Brescon that is most interesting for visitors, surrounded as it is with attractive pastel painted houses.
The old town is essentially split by the canals that join the etang with the ocean into three parts - the region called l'Isle is the most picturesque (the island being formed by the canals to either side), while the sector called Jonquieres (south of l'Isle) is also worth exploring for the numerous shops and boutiques.
Because of the canals, Martigues is also promoted as being 'Provencal Venice'.
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Tourist Classifications for Martigues
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
Places to visit near Martigues, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Martigues.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
19 km: Marseille airport (airport) 26 km: Salon-de-Provence (Town)
See also Martigues (version Francais)
