Guided tour of Fort de Bouc
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Presentation
On the territory of the Municipality of Martigues, the Fort de Bouc rises its walls of pink limestone at the mouth of the Caronte channel.
Since the Middle Ages, it has kept this passage between the Gulf of Fos and the Etang de Berre, halfway between Marseille and the Rhône.
Through its strategic position for maritime trade and control of the region, Fort de Bouc has always had a dual function, both defensive work and flagship.
It has been listed as a historical monument since January 6, 1930.
Ticket office available from the Martigues Tourist Office.
Useful information :
- Bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Children are allowed from 10 years old.
- All passengers must be registered. No refund will be granted to the late client.
- For your convenience, we advise you to arrive approximately 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
In 1993, the City of Martigues undertook to safeguard and rehabilitate the Fort de Bouc. After restoration work and for the first time in its millennial history, in 2007 Fort de Bouc opened to the public, offering visitors a real journey through time.
The fort of Bouc is geographically enclosed in the installations of the oil port of Lavéra.
As a result, its attendance and use are subject to various specific constraints.
Through its strategic position for maritime trade and control of the region, Fort de Bouc has always had a dual function, both defensive work and flagship.
It has been listed as a historical monument since January 6, 1930.
Ticket office available from the Martigues Tourist Office.
Useful information :
- Bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Children are allowed from 10 years old.
- All passengers must be registered. No refund will be granted to the late client.
- For your convenience, we advise you to arrive approximately 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
In 1993, the City of Martigues undertook to safeguard and rehabilitate the Fort de Bouc. After restoration work and for the first time in its millennial history, in 2007 Fort de Bouc opened to the public, offering visitors a real journey through time.
The fort of Bouc is geographically enclosed in the installations of the oil port of Lavéra.
As a result, its attendance and use are subject to various specific constraints.
Opening period (s)From 03/07 to 25/09.
Dates to be confirmed.
Subject to favorable weather.
Dates to be confirmed.
Subject to favorable weather.
General information
- Sitra promotion typology :
- Open air
- Help for client/transport :
- Set down on-site for groups
- Services :
- 44 people max per group
- 10 yrs old min
- Environments :
- In centre of town
- Near shuttle stop
- Transport :
- By boat
Facilities, services, amenities
- Help for client/booking :
- Booking obligatory
- Visit :
- Guided tours
- Type of practice :
- Accompanied
- Packaged Product Type (SEJ) :
- All inclusive
Tarifs
Guided tour of Fort de Bouc
The boat trip (30 minutes) from the Martigues Tourist Office
The boat trip (30 minutes) from the Martigues Tourist Office
Contact
Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Martigues
Phone : 04 42 42 31 10
Phone : 04 42 80 10 10
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Avenue Louis Sammut
Derrière l'hôtel de ville
13500
Martigues
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.405191
Longitude : 5.049909
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