Grand Parc de Figuerolles

  • Park and garden
Avenue du grand parc, Ferrières, 13500 Martigues
Over 130 hectares of greenery, the Grand Parc de Figuerolles, the town's green lung, stretches to the edge of the Berre pond. Multifaceted, it offers multiple activities for families.
A real green lung for the city of Martigues, the Grand Parc de Figuerolles extends over 130 hectares, between wooded hills and the Etang de Berre.

Nature and outdoor activity lovers can enjoy their favorite leisure activities in the Grand Parc de Figuerolles all year long.

Numerous marked trails welcome hiking and walking enthusiasts for a pleasant walk under the pine, olive and oak trees. For a short walk or a real hike, all walkers can find a route adapted to their practice. You can start your discovery of the Grand Parc de Figuerolles by taking the Restanques trail. It is 2 kilometers long and is marked out by 27 stations that allow you to discover the local fauna and flora.

Several areas are dedicated to mountain biking, with color-coded markers according to level. The green trails are dedicated to beginners, the blue trails are for experienced riders, and the red trails are reserved for experienced mountain bikers. The access to the black trails is done through the mountain bike club of Martigues.

The equestrian area offers riding lessons, as well as horseback riding in the park, for children and adults.

The educational farm occupies the land of the former Deverville estate, and allows children to familiarize themselves with the domestic animals raised in Provence.

The Indian Forest offers an acrobranch course. The itineraries are classified by color and difficulty, from yellow, easy and accessible to the youngest from 4 years old, to black, reserved for the most sportive.

Many facilities have been built in the Grand Parc de Figuerolles. Picnic tables, benches, a snack bar and a carousel are available to visitors. Guided tours are also organized, and invite you to discover the agricultural past of this natural area near the Berre lake.
A real green lung for the city of Martigues, the Grand Parc de Figuerolles extends over 130 hectares, between wooded hills and the Etang de Berre.

Nature and outdoor activity lovers can enjoy their favorite leisure activities in the Grand Parc de Figuerolles all year long.

Numerous marked trails welcome hiking and walking enthusiasts for a pleasant walk under the pine, olive and oak trees. For a short walk or a real hike, all walkers can find a route adapted to their practice. You can...

Services

Services

Car park
Animals accepted

Openings

Openings

Monday
06:00 - 20:00

Tuesday
06:00 - 20:00

Wednesday
06:00 - 20:00

Thursday
06:00 - 20:00

Friday
06:00 - 20:00

Saturday
06:00 - 20:00

Sunday
06:00 - 20:00

Location

Location

Grand Parc de Figuerolles
Avenue du grand parc, Ferrières, 13500 Martigues

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a trunk road
  • Lake view
  • Town outskirts
  • Panoramic view

Access

Access
  • - By car via the RD N ° 5 - Exit Martigues towards Saint-Miter les Remparts-
    Turn right at the “Parc de Figuerolles” roundabout (main entrance) or at the Decathlon roundabout on the right (secondary entrance).
    - By bus (Ulysse network) by line 24 - Parc de Figuerolles stop - From Monday to Saturday.

    In summer, forest areas are more exposed to the risk of fire. Also, to protect walkers and sites, access including by sea, traffic, the presence of people in forest areas and nearby work are regulated by prefectural decree n ° 13-2018-05- 28-005 of May 28, 2018 for the period from June 1 to September 30
Updated on 13 January 2025 at 11:34
by Office de Tourisme et des Loisirs de Martigues
(Offer identifier : 5538012)