Sites and monuments

Historic site and monument
This 80 m2 painting by the famous artist Guillaume Bottazzi is in the heart of the historical district.
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Fresco/wall painting
Did you know that the cult film "La cuisine au beurre" was filmed in Martigues? You can observe an emblematic scene from the film thanks to this set ...
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Sculpture
Historic site and monument
The stele was installed in commemoration of the inventor of the seaplane who accomplished his first flight over the Étang de Berre on 28 March 1910.
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Sculpture
  • themes :
    • Memorial
The statuary ensemble has become an essential stop on a visit to Martigues. These are bronze sculptures representing a fishing couple in homage to the...
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Sculpture
Historic site and monument
The picturesque Bird Mirror has made Martigues' international reputation. The ensemble formed by the St Sébastien canal, the bird mirror and the ...
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Historical patrimony
Historic site and monument
Since the Middle Ages, it has guarded this passage between the Gulf of Fos and the Etang de Berre. Due to its strategic position for maritime trade ...
Historic site and monument
The Prud'homie de Pêche was built in 1930 and has since been the seat of the industrial tribunal of the maritime district of Martigues, an ...
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Sculpture
Historic site and monument
The house with a policeman's hat is recognizable by its Italian-style pediment. It is famous for having been the main set of the film "La Cuisine au ...
Historic site and monument
Pointe San Crist extends the ancient town of Martigues to the west. Pointe de l'Île is an artificial peninsula built from 2009 to 2010, measuring 130...
Historic site and monument
Completed in 1678, this imposing baroque structure stands in the heart of the city. Renovation work was carried out in 2022-2023. Since April 2024, ...
  • Historical patrimony :
    • Historical patrimony