Martigues, city of Art and history

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  • Main hall of the History Gallery where two young men are looking at the windows. Large information panels with maps are plastered on the walls.
  • Exterior of the Notre-Dame-des-Marins chapel with a view of the Étang de Berre in the background. Stairs lead up to the monument. A large wrought iron cross stands in front, surrou
  • A lamppost in the foreground, calm water, and colorful boats in the background. Houses with colorful facades are illuminated by the sun.
  • Zoom in on the pink and yellow facades with blue shutters that characterize the houses of Martigues, the Venice of Provence. Photo taken on the quayside from the perspective of a p
  • A tree branch protrudes from the frame and covers the bell tower of the church with its light facade. At the foot of the church, houses with reddish facades.
Main hall of the History Gallery where two young men are looking at the windows. Large information panels with maps are plastered on the walls.Exterior of the Notre-Dame-des-Marins chapel with a view of the Étang de Berre in the background. Stairs lead up to the monument. A large wrought iron cross stands in front, surrouA lamppost in the foreground, calm water, and colorful boats in the background. Houses with colorful facades are illuminated by the sun.Zoom in on the pink and yellow facades with blue shutters that characterize the houses of Martigues, the Venice of Provence. Photo taken on the quayside from the perspective of a pA tree branch protrudes from the frame and covers the bell tower of the church with its light facade. At the foot of the church, houses with reddish facades.

Presentation

10:00 a.m.: Meet at the Tourist Office with your guide. Visit to the Annonciade Chapel. Under restoration for many years, the chapel, classified as a Historic Monument, has reopened its doors and presents its singular beauty characteristic of Provençal baroque. Come and admire the golden altarpiece, the restored paintings, the wall frescoes and the painted and decorated ceilings: a jewel...

12:00 p.m.: Lunch at the restaurant.

2:00 p.m.: Visit the city, going up to Notre-Dame-des-marins with your bus, from where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Martigues. Then guided tour of the old district: the archaeological showcase of Place Maritima, the classified site of the Miroir aux Oiseaux which has attracted many painters (Dufy, Corot, Picabia, Cézanne, Ziem, etc.), the Madeleine church, the house in Gendarme hat which was the filming location for “la cuisine au Beurre” with Bourvil and Fernandel…

4:00 p.m.: 2 options

- Visit to the History Gallery of Martigues. The Gallery traces the memory of a thousand-year-old city and its inhabitants. Visit this interactive space made up of 2 rooms presenting the evolution of Martigues from prehistory to future projects.
- Visit to the Gnidzaz Cinematheque. A true cinema museum, you will discover the function of a film library, the history of cinema and the numerous films filmed in Martigues.

5:00 p.m.: End of performance
 
General information
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    • 42 € / person

Tarifs

This price includes
  • The presence of a tour guide for the day.
  • Lunch at the restaurant (main course + dessert + 1 glass of wine + coffee - single menu).
  • Guided tour of the Annonciade chapel.
  • Visiting the old district of Martigues.
  • Optional: Visit to the History Gallery or visit to the Gnidzaz Cinematheque.
This price doesn't include
  • Extras and personal expenses.
  • Transportation.
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Office de Tourisme et des Loisirs de Martigues
Quai des Anglais
13500
MARTIGUES
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