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Visit Carry-le-Rouet: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: Slightly outside the main Riviera, the beaches and coastal paths of Carry-le-Rouet are very popular due to their proximity to Marseille

Carry-le-Rouet is situated in the Bouches-du-Rhone department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Carry-le-Rouet in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Marseille at 19 km and Calanques at Marseille at 26 km.

Carry-le-Rouet, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Martigues

at 12 km (direction north-west)

The harbour area and quaint fishermen cottages is the principal attraction in the large...

See Martigues guide

Marseille

at 19 km (direction east)

Marseille is perhaps not a tourist town but is one of the most vibrant...

See Marseille guide

Calanques at Marseille

Scenery at 26 km (direction east-south-east)

The white cliffs of the Calanques de Marseille plunging into the deep blue sea...

See Calanques at Marseille guide

Aix-en-Provence

at 32 km (direction east-north-east)

The vibrant town of Aix-en-Provence is a traditional Provence town, with many museums and...

See Aix-en-Provence guide

Church Saint-Jean-de-Malte

Church at 32 km (direction east-north-east)

The Church Saint-Jean-de-Malte is the oldest gothic church in Provence, built in the 13th...

See Church Saint-Jean-de-Malte guide

Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence

Cathedral at 32 km (direction north-east)

The Cathedral of Aix-de-Provence has 5th century origins and an impressive baptistery and cloister...

See Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence guide

Cassis

Seaside resort at 34 km (direction east-south-east)

The harbour area of Cassis, its beach and proximity to the Calanques de Marseille...

See Cassis guide

Aubagne

at 34 km (direction east)

The small market town of Aubagne is best known for its association with Marcel...

See Aubagne guide

Salon-de-Provence

at 34 km (direction east)

The castle and Collegiale church of Saint-Laurent are among the principal places of interest...

See Salon-de-Provence guide

Collegiate Church Saint-Laurent

Church at 35 km (direction east)

The Collegiate Saint-Laurent is an imposing 14th century church that contains the tomb of...

See Collegiate Church Saint-Laurent guide

Route des Cretes

Scenery at 37 km (direction east-south-east)

The Route des Cretes between Cassis and La Ciotat is a beautiful route in...

See Route des Cretes guide

La Ciotat

at 41 km (direction east-south-east)

The attractive harbour and numerous chapels in the old town are the main attraction...

See La Ciotat guide

Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 48 km (direction east-south-east), in the Var department

The beaches such as Les Lecques, the forest and the pleasant town make Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer...

See Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer guide

Cadenet

at 49 km (direction north-north-east), in the Vaucluse department

Cadenet is a small town in the south of the Luberon Regional Natural Park...

See Cadenet guide

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Markets in and near Carry-le-Rouet

Market days in Carry-le-Rouet: weekly market: Tuesday & Friday;

• Carry-le-Rouet: market Tuesday & Friday (0km)
• Chateauneuf-les-Martigues: market Friday (6km)
• Marignane: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday (11km)
• Martigues: market Wednesday & Sunday & Saturday (11km)
• Berre-l'Etang: market Thursday & Sunday (16km)
• Marseille: market every day (18km)
• Fos-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Saturday (20km)
• Istres: market Tuesday & Friday (24km)
• Bouc-Bel-Air: market Sunday (25km)
• Allauch: market Wednesday (27km)

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Tourist attractions near Carry-le-Rouet, France

What to do at Carry-le-Rouet? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Carry-le-Rouet.

Grand sites of France

• Montagne Sainte-Victoire (46km)

Heritage sites

• Arles église St Honorat (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (56km)
• Roman Arles (57km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Ansouis (52km)

National Monuments

• Chateau d'If (19km)
• Montmajour Abbey (57km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint Cyr sur Mer (48km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (51km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (44km)
• Eglise et cloitres de Saint Trophime, Eglise de Saint-Honorat des Alycamps (Arles) (57km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour (Arles) (57km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc Longchamp (20km)
• Parc Borély (20km)
• Jardin de la Magalone (20km)
• Parc du 26e Centenaire (21km)
• Jardin d'Albertas (25km)
• Jardin d'Eguilles (31km)
• Parc municipal du Mugel (41km)
• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (49km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Aix-en-Provence (32km)
• Arles (57km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Calanque (26km)
• Cap Canaille (34km)
• Cap Canaille (Cassis) (36km)
• Calanque de Figuerolles (41km)
• Parc du Mugel (41km)

Amusement park / theme park

• OK Corral (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Marseille (19km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Martigues (11km)
• Istres (24km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de La Barben (33km)

Geography and distances

Carry-le-Rouet is in the south-east of France at 18 kilometres from Marseille, the department capital (general information: Carry-le-Rouet is 651 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into the airport at Marseille or drive from the UK with a journey time of around 10-11 hours. For driving distances to Carry-le-Rouet from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chateauneuf-les-Martigues, Ensues-la-Redonne and Sausset-les-Pins.

This page in French: Visiter Carry-le-Rouet