History and landscapes: exploring the military remains of Martigues

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  • Military relic in the foreground surrounded by stones, blue sky, and trees, evoking a hidden and peaceful atmosphere
  • View from the heights of Martigues with stones in the foreground, blue sky, and a vast stretch of greenery on the horizon
  • Two people standing back facing the horizon, surrounded by historic military remains
  • Panoramic view of Martigues hill with an old barracks and watchtower, Ponteau factories in the background
  • Path lined with Mediterranean pines leading toward the sea, blue sky and a distant view of the water
Military relic in the foreground surrounded by stones, blue sky, and trees, evoking a hidden and peaceful atmosphereView from the heights of Martigues with stones in the foreground, blue sky, and a vast stretch of greenery on the horizonTwo people standing back facing the horizon, surrounded by historic military remainsPanoramic view of Martigues hill with an old barracks and watchtower, Ponteau factories in the backgroundPath lined with Mediterranean pines leading toward the sea, blue sky and a distant view of the water

Presentation

Dive into the fascinating history of Martigues through a guided tour of the military remains that dot the town. During your exploration, discover strategic constructions erected at the beginning of the 20th century and during the Second World War. These structures, designed to protect the region against maritime threats and prevent an Allied invasion by sea, bear witness to a time when Martigues was at the forefront of coastal defense during the German occupation.

As you go, you will discover structures that played a crucial role in regional security, while enjoying breathtaking panoramas of preserved natural landscapes. Let yourself be guided through this unique fusion of military history and natural beauty, where each stop reveals a captivating chapter of the past while offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

Between war stories and wild beauty, this visit is an invitation to understand the strategic issues of the time while savoring the serenity of the landscapes that witnessed this period of world conflicts. Come and discover how history and nature meet and intertwine and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the military remains of Martigues.

A tour commented by Alain Crosse, specialist in the history of fortifications. 4.7km round trip route.
Practical information
  • Schedule :
    • Start time : 14h
    • End time : 16h
  • Date(s) :
    • The visit takes place 13 February 2025
    • And also the 13 March 2025
  • By reservation :
    • Yes
  • Supervised visit :
    • Yes
  • Place of departure :
    • Meeting point indicated on your reservation
  • Prices :
    • Single price : 6 €
  • Important to know :
    • Forbidden to children under 6 years old
  • Tour is currently closed :
    • Registrations are closed
Accessibility
  • Disabled :
    • Visite non accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite

About

Conditions of salePlease bring comfortable clothing, sports shoes and water.

Cancellation conditions: if a customer cannot attend the visit, it will not be refunded or postponed. Only the cancellation of the visit by the organizers due to an insufficient number of participants or other reasons could lead to a possible refund or postponement. No refund will be granted to late customers.

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Chemin du Vallon de Cavalas
13500
MARTIGUES
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.34719
Longitude : 5.05608
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