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Things to see in Martigues (France): 20 places and when to go
Martigues is a town in France, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Architecture (4), Nature (4). The best known are Pont Flavien, Musée Ziem and Pont tournant de Caronte. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.4305, 5.0491
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Architecture (4) · Nature (4) · Food and drink (3) · Temples (2) · Beaches (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 13 km as the crow flies
What to see in Martigues
The places in and around Martigues, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pont FlavienArchaeological site12 km
- Musée ZiemMuseum2.5 km
- Pont tournant de CaronteBridge3.7 km
- Golfe de Fos-sur-MerBay10 km
- Église de la Sainte-FamilleTemples10 km
- Église Notre-Dame de BeauvoirHistory · Temples10 km
- Fort de BoucCastle6.5 km
- Oppidum du CastellanArchaeological site11 km
- Oppidum Saint-BlaiseArchaeological site6.4 km
- Porte d'ArlesHistory11 km
- Viaduc de Saint-ChamasBridge13 km
- Phare de Saint-GervaisLighthouse8.8 km
- Plage de Sainte-CroixBeach11 km
- Réserve naturelle du Pourra - domaine du RanquetProtected area5.4 km
- Au BureauBrewery6 m
- Au petit BonheurBrewery13 km
- L'HaciendaBrewery16 km
- Le CastellanSummit11 km
- Les Salins du LionProtected area15 km
- Plage de Carro petite plageBeach11 km
When to go to Martigues
The best time to visit Martigues is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:13
- JulBest time14:55
- AugBest time13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. In June, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Martigues
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- La Barben25 places25 km
- Marsella109 places30 km
- Aix-en-Provence70 places34 km
- Les Baux-de-Provence32 places39 km
- Arles29 places42 km
- Gordes30 places52 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Martigues?
The best known: Pont Flavien, Musée Ziem, Pont tournant de Caronte, Golfe de Fos-sur-Mer, Église de la Sainte-Famille. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Martigues?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Martigues?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 13 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Martigues as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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