European Heritage Days in Martigues
Cultural Environment Heritage days Conference Exhibition Cultural and artistic Historic Cinema Modern/contemporary art Visual/graphic arts Heritage daysPlace : Dans toute la ville
Contact
Ville de Martigues
Phone : +33 4 42 42 31 10
Place
Dans toute la ville
Divers lieux, voir programme
13500
Martigues
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Presentation
As every year, enjoy the European Heritage Days in Martigues. What is the theme of the 2026 edition? Photographic heritage and heritage at risk: reviving, resisting, and reimagining.
You are invited to explore, discover, or rediscover Martigues through tours, workshops, and activities.
The Tourist Office program. Register at the office or online at martigues-tourisme.com.
- September 7 to 21: Heritage Photo Rally – "Focus on the Island!"
Armed with your smartphone, become a true "time detective." The goal? Find three iconic historical spots scattered throughout the "Venice of Provence."
From the picturesque charm of the *Miroir aux Oiseaux* (Mirror of the Birds) to the colorful facades along the Saint-Sébastien canal, see the city with fresh eyes. The shot that most closely matches the framing of the original photo wins a 100% Martigues-themed decoration worth €35.
- September 19 at 9:30 AM: Capture the Soul of the Island – an unusual photography walk.
Let yourself be guided through the secret alleyways of the *Île* (Island) district, camera in hand and eyes wide open. Alongside a passionate photographer from the Martigues Photo Club, you will learn to see what we often overlook: a facade weathered by salt and time, a blue shutter cracked by the summer heat, the reflection of a canal shimmering in the golden light...
Also, check out our self-guided trails: "Discover Martigues via a treasure hunt" (ages 6+), fun walks in the Grand Parc de Figuerolles or along the Côte Bleue coastline (ages 4+), and a "Provence Odyssey" by My Explore Bag (ages 6+).
The general program.
- Thursday, September 17, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Chapelle de l'Annonciade: Concert – *Tout fout l'camp* ("Everything's Going Haywire"), songs with a playful bite. A performance presented by the Anacrouse Rimm association. - Friday, September 18 at 4:00 PM: Guided tour of Fort de Bouc. Registration required at 04 42 49 03 30.
- Friday, September 18 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Grand Parc de Figuerolles farm: lecture and release of a bird of prey treated over the summer. Registration required at 04 42 44 12 78.
- Saturday, September 19 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ziem Museum: Body painting, digital creation workshops, and screen-printing demonstrations themed around the exhibition. Traditional dance event. Free admission.
- Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM: Guided tour of Fort de Bouc. Registration required at 04 42 49 03 30.
- Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM at the L. Aragon Media Library: Scavenger hunt within the media library. Ages 8 and up. Registration at 04 42 80 27 97.
- Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the municipal archives: Guided tour focusing on photography—past and present. Registration at 04 42 44 30 65.
- Saturday, September 19 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Carro Small Museum: Artistic trail, "Les gestes de la mer" (Seafaring Traditions). Free.
- Saturday, September 19 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Théâtre des Salins: Guided tour. Registration required at 04 42 49 02 00.
- Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM at the Théâtre des Salins: Escape game for ages 8–12 (duration: 1 hour). Registration required at 04 42 49 02 00.
- Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM and 3:00 to 4:30 PM at the Chapelle de l'Annonciade: Guided tour of the graffiti gallery. Registration required at 04 42 49 03 30.
- Sunday, September 20 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Ziem Museum: Body painting, digital creation workshops, and screen-printing demonstrations themed around the exhibition. Traditional dance event. Free admission.
- Sunday, September 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM: Guided tour of the Gnidzaz Film Archive. Free admission.
- Sunday, September 20 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Municipal Archives: Guided tour focusing on photography—past and present. Registration at 04 42 44 30 65.
- Sunday, September 20 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Carro Small Museum: Artistic trail, "Les gestes de la mer" (Gestures of the Sea). Free.
- Sunday, September 20 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Théâtre des Salins: Guided tour. Registration required at 04 42 49 02 00.
- Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM at the Chapelle de l'Annonciade: Choreographic performances by dancers from the P. Picasso site. Free admission.
The Tourist Office program. Register at the office or online at martigues-tourisme.com.
- September 7 to 21: Heritage Photo Rally – "Focus on the Island!"
Armed with your smartphone, become a true "time detective." The goal? Find three iconic historical spots scattered throughout the "Venice of Provence."
From the picturesque charm of the *Miroir aux Oiseaux* (Mirror of the Birds) to the colorful facades along the Saint-Sébastien canal, see the city with fresh eyes. The shot that most closely matches the framing of the original photo wins a 100% Martigues-themed decoration worth €35.
- September 19 at 9:30 AM: Capture the Soul of the Island – an unusual photography walk.
Let yourself be guided through the secret alleyways of the *Île* (Island) district, camera in hand and eyes wide open. Alongside a passionate photographer from the Martigues Photo Club, you will learn to see what we often overlook: a facade weathered by salt and time, a blue shutter cracked by the summer heat, the reflection of a canal shimmering in the golden light...
Also, check out our self-guided trails: "Discover Martigues via a treasure hunt" (ages 6+), fun walks in the Grand Parc de Figuerolles or along the Côte Bleue coastline (ages 4+), and a "Provence Odyssey" by My Explore Bag (ages 6+).
The general program.
- Thursday, September 17, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Chapelle de l'Annonciade: Concert – *Tout fout l'camp* ("Everything's Going Haywire"), songs with a playful bite. A performance presented by the Anacrouse Rimm association. - Friday, September 18 at 4:00 PM: Guided tour of Fort de Bouc. Registration required at 04 42 49 03 30.
- Friday, September 18 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Grand Parc de Figuerolles farm: lecture and release of a bird of prey treated over the summer. Registration required at 04 42 44 12 78.
- Saturday, September 19 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ziem Museum: Body painting, digital creation workshops, and screen-printing demonstrations themed around the exhibition. Traditional dance event. Free admission.
- Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM: Guided tour of Fort de Bouc. Registration required at 04 42 49 03 30.
- Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM at the L. Aragon Media Library: Scavenger hunt within the media library. Ages 8 and up. Registration at 04 42 80 27 97.
- Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the municipal archives: Guided tour focusing on photography—past and present. Registration at 04 42 44 30 65.
- Saturday, September 19 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Carro Small Museum: Artistic trail, "Les gestes de la mer" (Seafaring Traditions). Free.
- Saturday, September 19 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Théâtre des Salins: Guided tour. Registration required at 04 42 49 02 00.
- Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM at the Théâtre des Salins: Escape game for ages 8–12 (duration: 1 hour). Registration required at 04 42 49 02 00.
- Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM and 3:00 to 4:30 PM at the Chapelle de l'Annonciade: Guided tour of the graffiti gallery. Registration required at 04 42 49 03 30.
- Sunday, September 20 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Ziem Museum: Body painting, digital creation workshops, and screen-printing demonstrations themed around the exhibition. Traditional dance event. Free admission.
- Sunday, September 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM: Guided tour of the Gnidzaz Film Archive. Free admission.
- Sunday, September 20 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Municipal Archives: Guided tour focusing on photography—past and present. Registration at 04 42 44 30 65.
- Sunday, September 20 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Carro Small Museum: Artistic trail, "Les gestes de la mer" (Gestures of the Sea). Free.
- Sunday, September 20 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Théâtre des Salins: Guided tour. Registration required at 04 42 49 02 00.
- Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM at the Chapelle de l'Annonciade: Choreographic performances by dancers from the P. Picasso site. Free admission.
Opening period (s)From Friday 18 to Monday 21 September 2026.
Facilities, services, amenities
- Sitra promotion typology :
- Indoor
- Open air
- Adapted offers :
- Children
Prices
Free access.
Destination
Divers lieux, voir programme
13500
Martigues
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.405725
Longitude : 5.048109
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