A Day Around the Sea - Fish Market

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  • A line of wooden stakes in the Martigues Canal, with the Calen cabin in the background, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Berre pond.
  • Front view of the blue Calen cabin, fishermen at work and the viaduct in the background, testament to ancestral and artisanal know-how.
  • Two fishermen in colorful outfits hauling in nets from the boat, with the rustic cabin and the Calen stakes in the background.
  • Canal crossing the Île district, lined with quays with large, typical buildings and moored boats.
  • Houses with colorful facades and moored boats reflected in the water, with vineyards in the foreground for a secretive touch.
A line of wooden stakes in the Martigues Canal, with the Calen cabin in the background, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Berre pond.Front view of the blue Calen cabin, fishermen at work and the viaduct in the background, testament to ancestral and artisanal know-how.Two fishermen in colorful outfits hauling in nets from the boat, with the rustic cabin and the Calen stakes in the background.Canal crossing the Île district, lined with quays with large, typical buildings and moored boats.Houses with colorful facades and moored boats reflected in the water, with vineyards in the foreground for a secretive touch.

Presentation

10:00 a.m.: Self-guided tour of the Carro fish market

12:30 p.m.: Lunch at a restaurant in the city center or on the Côte Bleue.

3:00 p.m.: Visit the Ile district and one of the last Calen (fishing huts) in France.

Discover Martigues in a group and immerse yourself in the authentic charm of the "Venice of Provence." The tour begins with a stroll through the picturesque Ile district, nicknamed the fishermen's quarter. With its canals, colorful facades, and traditional boats, this neighborhood will bring the city's maritime past to life while admiring postcard-perfect scenery. The tour then continues to a place steeped in history: the Calen. This fishing hut, established since 1908 on the banks of the Caronte Canal, is one of the last surviving examples of traditional mullet and bottarga fishing. You will discover the ancestral fishing techniques practiced during the summer season and learn more about this unique know-how passed down from generation to generation.
General information
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    • 43 € / person

Tarifs

This price includes
  • Visit to the Carro fish market.
  • Lunch at the restaurant (starter + main course + dessert + 1 glass of wine + coffee - single menu).
  • Afternoon guided tour of the city center and the Calen.
This price doesn't include
  • Transportation.
  • Extras and personal expenses.
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