Martigues, the little Venice of Provence, is an one hour drive from Le Clos Geraldy, he charming guest house in Provence.
This little Provençal Venice is a city full of flowers. It sits on the water at the edge of the Etang de Berre.
The city goes to the sea by the Caronte channel. It also draws its charm from its canals and islands.
Every year in mid-September, you can discover wonderful costumes during the Martigues Carnival.. Also called Flâneries aux Miroir.
You can follow the strolls and take photos and videos of the characters dressed in neatly dressed and dressed. The costumes are beautiful. They are made locally and take hundreds of hours to design and manufacture.
Apart from this event, you can walk in the alleys of the city or along its canals. You can sometimes see jousting boats there.
If you wish, you can also dine at one of the many restaurants located along the canals. You will have a superb view of the pointus, these typically Marseille boats.
The atmosphere is romantic. The dishes you taste there are Provençal gastronomy. Then, join the blue coast, very close to Carry le Rouet or Sausset les Pins.
Le Clos Geraldy can provide you, if you wish all information and itinerary to visit that area.