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Fos-sur-Mer

Tourism and travel guide

A popular tourist destination in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, Fos-sur-Mer is very much visited. Located in Provence, the city has a certain charm with its historic city center, its monuments, its shopping streets…

You wish to discover Provence while benefiting from many services? A town on a human scale, Fos-sur-Mer offers many stores, restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, banks…

Fos-sur-Mer is a popular seaside resort for the people of Marseilles, with its beaches and water sports. There are several nature reserves around Fos-sur-Mer, where you can go hiking or cycling. For example, you can visit the Réserve Naturelle des Coussouls de Crau or the Réserve Naturelle des Marais du Vigueirat.

Like other villages in the Bouches-du-Rhône, Fos-sur-Mer offers a very rich terroir, which is a delight for tourists. You can visit the local producers directly. You can also learn about the local gastronomy by visiting the many markets in the area. Fos-sur-Mer has several markets every week.

In town or in the countryside, quality accommodation awaits tourists in Fos-sur-Mer or nearby. Are you a hotel, a bed and breakfast or a campsite? We can help you find the accommodation that meets all your criteria.

The historic village and medieval castle perched on a rock will appeal to heritage lovers. You will be able to discover on the spot the Chapel Notre-Dame de la Mer, the Church of Saint-Sauveur, the Lighthouse of Saint-Gervais, the ramparts? To find ideas for activities, you can contact the Tourist Office.

Beaches and port of Fos-sur-Mer

At the gateway to the Camargue, the large beach of Fos-sur-Mer welcomes bathing lovers and vacationers who love the deep blue sea. You will find restaurants, bars and cafés, stores, numerous activities and entertainment.

The nearby marina can also be the starting point for a sea trip to discover the Camargue coastline or the creeks and inlets of the Côte Bleue.

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Museums in the Bouches-du-Rhône

Culture is part of the Bouches-du-Rhône’s tourist offer, with a large number of museums of all sizes, dealing with conventional or unusual themes.  Fos-sur-Mer is close to Arles, Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, three cities renowned for their museums. From Fos-sur-Mer, you can also discover the museums in the villages of the Alpilles.

You can visit, for example, the museum of history and archeology in Les Baux-de-Provence, the Frédéric-Mistral museum in Maillane, the Museon Arlaten in Arles, the Arles Antique museum

Visiting Fos-sur-Mer: practical information

The Fos-sur-Mer Tourist Office offers ideas for tourist outings and activities:

  • Address: 50 avenue Jean Jaurès 13270 Fos-sur-Mer
  • Phone number: +33 (0)4 42 47 71 96

 

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