Martigues : the Venice of Provence in 7 stages

Enchanting voyage of discovery to this city built (nearly) in the sea.

   

Les étapes :

 
Les 3 pointus

Les 3 pointus

The three boats, or "pointus " as they're called here, are decorated with flowers.

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La Prud'homie

La Prud'homie

Before that the tribunal was situated on the Meyran flats, an island in the middle of the canal.

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Vitrine archéologique

Vitrine archéologique

Now here's a museum unlike any other.

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Maison Chapeau gendarme

Maison Chapeau gendarme

It's the most famous house in town, the star of Martigues.

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Pont levant

Pont levant

It opens in the middle to let the boats through, especially the sail boats.

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Miroir aux oiseaux

Miroir aux oiseaux

The walls along the canal were covered with bushes...

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Stèle Henri Fabre

Stèle Henri Fabre

A Marseille engineer also decided to challenge the elements.

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