This is stage 03 of the itinerary "In the footsteps of Marie-Madeleine" dedicated to Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. The circuit will make you travel to discover the religious heritage of Martigues.
Departing from the town of Fos-sur-Mer, you'll be near its canal lounge and will follow the canal to Port-de-Bouc. Charmed by the gentleness of the South of France, it's the perfect place to take a break on the beaches you'll pass. You'll also follow part of the GR®2013 hiking trail to reach Martigues. You'll be captivated by the Provençal beauty of this town perched on the water.
The In the Footsteps of Mary Magdalene trail takes you north of Martigues. You'll cross the Grand Parc de Figuerolles to enter the Martigues region. You'll follow the banks of the Étang de Berre to reach the town center. Discover the ruins of Figuerolles, Figuerolles Beach, the Cercle de Voile (CVM) water sports center, and then the archaeological site of Tholon and its washhouse.
Following the marked trail, you will pass through the Jardin de la Rode, the Jardin de Ferrières, and then the Place des Aires. You will then be in the city center of Martigues.
If you feel like it, you can deviate from the trail before entering the gardens and climb the hill to the Chapel of Notre-Dame-des-Marins. It offers a beautiful panoramic view of the city.
From the Place des Aires, cross one of Martigues' two blue bridges to reach the Ile district. Walk along the edge of the pond to cross the drawbridge and stop in the Jonquières district, which is the end point of this third stage of the In the Footsteps of Mary Magdalene in Provence trail.
Here too, you can deviate from the recommended route to enter the Ile district and discover Martigues' most popular tourist attractions: the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, the Miroir aux Oiseaux, the canals, and the colorful facades of Martigues.
Marie-Madeleine's journey continues with stage 4 which takes over from the town centre of Martigues, heading towards Carry-le-Rouet.
The In the Footsteps of Mary Magdalene trail takes you north of Martigues. You'll cross the Grand Parc de Figuerolles to enter the Martigues region. You'll follow the banks of the Étang de Berre to reach the town center. Discover the ruins of Figuerolles, Figuerolles Beach, the Cercle de Voile (CVM) water sports center, and then the archaeological site of Tholon and its washhouse.
Following the marked trail, you will pass through the Jardin de la Rode, the Jardin de Ferrières, and then the Place des Aires. You will then be in the city center of Martigues.
If you feel like it, you can deviate from the trail before entering the gardens and climb the hill to the Chapel of Notre-Dame-des-Marins. It offers a beautiful panoramic view of the city.
From the Place des Aires, cross one of Martigues' two blue bridges to reach the Ile district. Walk along the edge of the pond to cross the drawbridge and stop in the Jonquières district, which is the end point of this third stage of the In the Footsteps of Mary Magdalene in Provence trail.
Here too, you can deviate from the recommended route to enter the Ile district and discover Martigues' most popular tourist attractions: the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, the Miroir aux Oiseaux, the canals, and the colorful facades of Martigues.
Marie-Madeleine's journey continues with stage 4 which takes over from the town centre of Martigues, heading towards Carry-le-Rouet.
Plain text period
All year round daily.Subject to favorable weather.
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Pilgrims
- Walkers/hikers
- Orange level - quite hard
Environment
Environment
- Forest location
- Town location
- Village centre
- Close to GR footpath
- Beach within 300 m
- Sea view
- In the historic centre
- Panoramic view
- Coastal
