The picturesque Bird Mirror has made Martigues' international reputation. The ensemble formed by the St Sébastien canal, the bird mirror and the Brescon quay has been a listed site since 1942.
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Le Miroir aux Oiseaux in Martigues is a tourist hotspot full of charm. It is by going down the stairs of the Saint-Sébastien bridge that you can access this calm and tranquil body of water. Its colorful facades and aligned boats evoke the Martigues of yesteryear, a true haven of peace.
In the past, fishermen (for a majority of Martégaux by birth) moored their 6m long “chards” there. Located in the Brescon district, this place was the liveliest in Martigues. The wharf was constantly...
In the past, fishermen (for a majority of Martégaux by birth) moored their 6m long “chards” there. Located in the Brescon district, this place was the liveliest in Martigues. The wharf was constantly...
Services
Car park
Animals accepted
- Accessibility
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
- Equipment
- Parking nearby
- Services
- Pets welcome
Location
Contact Miroir aux oiseaux
Environment
- Close to a motorway
- In centre of town
- Town location
- On an island
- Close to a public transportation
- Close to pleasure port
- Waterside
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Pier within 500 m
- In the historic centre
Access
- Marseille Provence: Airport / Aerodrome 20 km
Martigues Lavéra station: Railway station at 4 km