Games, stories and traditions: Christmas in Provence in Martigues

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Place : Office de Tourisme et des Loisirs de Martigues
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  • Immersion and poetic stroll in the heart of calendal traditions_Martigues
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Phone : +33 4 42 42 31 10
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Place
Office de Tourisme et des Loisirs de Martigues
Quai des Anglais
L'île
13500
Martigues
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  • Spoken language(s) :
    • French

Presentation

Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in Provence in Martigues: poetic visit, calendar traditions, quiz and tasting at the oil pump.
Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Christmas in Provence with the Martigues Tourist Office.
Accompanied by a poet-lecturer, let yourself be guided through the picturesque streets of the Île district, a historic jewel of the "Venice of Provence."

Discover the Christmas traditions that make the heart of the PACA region beat: the nativity scene and its figurines, the thirteen desserts, midnight mass, and Provençal vigils. Your tour will take you to the Madeleine Church, the Miroir aux Oiseaux, and along the sparkling canals for which Martigues is famous.

Test your knowledge with a participatory quiz on Christmas customs in Provence, then enjoy a gourmet moment with a complimentary snack, featuring the famous pompe à l'huile, an iconic holiday treat.

A friendly and authentic experience, perfect for reliving the warmth and poetry of Christmases of yesteryear, in the very heart of Martigues.
Opening period (s)Wednesday 17 December 2025 between 1.30 pm and 4 pm.
Facilities, services, amenities
  • Sitra promotion typology :
    • Open air
    • Not recommended in bad weather
Accessibility
  • Accessible tourism :
    • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
  • Accessibility Criteria for Hearing Impairment :
    • Hearing disability
    • Magnetic loop available at the reception
  • Accessibility criteria for people with reduced mobility :
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
    • Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
    • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
    • Even flooring with no obstacles
    • Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
    • Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
    • Site, building totally accessible
  • Accessibility Criteria for Visually Impaired :
    • Visual disability

Tarifs

One price: 14 €.

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Destination
Quai des Anglais
L'île
13500
Martigues
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.404698
Longitude : 5.054817
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- By bike: bicycle parking is provided in front of the tourist office.
- By Bus: the Ulysse local bus service and the Cartreize departmental bus service stop in front of the police station and the town hall, 250 m from the tourist office.
- By boat: the landing stage for the free maritime shuttle which links the three districts of the city is 200 m behind the town hall.
- By train: the two railway stations (TER Marseille Miramas, almost 20 trains every day) in the Croix Sainte and Lavéra districts are accessible via the local bus system.
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