Martigues is a city surrounded by water that was its main wealth for many years
many centuries but this water is salty. This city consists of three districts connected by many bridges, which allowed it to be called "The Provencal Venice".
many centuries but this water is salty. This city consists of three districts connected by many bridges, which allowed it to be called "The Provencal Venice".
Through this hike, you will be able to discover the history of the different water points (fountains, wells, wash houses and aqueducts) that have marked this city through time.
The hike focuses exclusively on the intra-muros works. The departure is from the Tourist Office in order to discover the first fountain. You will continue towards the Boulevard du 14 juillet to make a detour to the outskirts of the city before returning to the city center of Martigues.
You will be able to discover the fountains on the Cours du 4 septembre, on the main squares and the remains of wells and wash houses.
The hike focuses exclusively on the intra-muros works. The departure is from the Tourist Office in order to discover the first fountain. You will continue towards the Boulevard du 14 juillet to make a detour to the outskirts of the city before returning to the city center of Martigues.
You will be able to discover the fountains on the Cours du 4 septembre, on the main squares and the remains of wells and wash houses.
Plain text period
All year round daily.Subject to favorable weather.
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Level green – easy
