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Martigues

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Martigues cultivates its resemblance to Venice, discover 140 masked and costumed people from France and Europe. Dressed in their finest attire, they will wander around the town for your pleasure.

For 20 years, Martigues has dressed up in its finest finery for a weekend. Moving from square to square and through narrow streets and gardens, costumed figures in the Venetian style will share their passion for the Venetian Carnival with you, accompanied by music. These are exceptional moments that bring our "Venice of Provence" to life.

August 28 – September 6: "20 Years of Strolling in Martigues" exhibition at the L. Aragon Media Library.
Photographs taken across the event's 19 editions in Martigues; costumes displayed on mannequins.

September 3 – November 27: "Martigues, Venice of Provence" exhibition at the Martigues Tourist Office.
This exhibition highlights the ties uniting Martigues with the famous City of Doges. As you explore, discover sumptuous costumes, elegant Venetian masks, refined fans, and exceptional hats that evoke all the splendor and mystery of the Venice Carnival. Amidst canals, reflections, and a unique lifestyle, let yourself be swept away by a poetic atmosphere where the charms of the Venetian lagoon meet those of the Venice of Provence.

September 2 – 6: "Les Italiennes" Village—an artisanal and gastronomic market—at the Jardin de Ferrières.
Evening openings on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

Saturday, September 5:
- 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Session reserved for photographers and photography enthusiasts at Place Mirabeau and the Miroir aux Oiseaux.
- 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM: Strolls through Ferrières. Musical procession of costumed figures, visiting the Italian village and the lagoon waterfront.
- 6:30 PM: "I Giochi di Arlecchino" ("Harlequin's Games") performance at the Théâtre de Verdure. Catwalk show/performance. Seating available; no reservations required.
Live musical accompaniment by tenor Sergio Conte Cerutti, soprano Sherrie Anne Gieve, and singer Camilla Lodini.

Sunday, September 6
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Strolls through Jonquières. Musical procession featuring costumed participants.
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Strolls on the Island. Procession of costumed Venetian-style figures and a special concert by the tenor/soprano/singer trio.
New for the 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM slot: A group of costumed participants will be present at the "Les Italiennes" village.

Opening period (s)From Saturday 5 to Sunday 6 September 2026 on Saturday between 10 am and 7.30 pm. On Sunday between 10 am and 5 pm.

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