The Côte Bleue follows along the Estaque Range between Marseille, the Gulf of Fos and the Etang de Berre. It is a craggy coastline indented by deep coves with tiny harbours and seaside resorts including Niolon , nestled in a cove of the same name; ..

A peaceful lake surrounded by houses with colourful façades, brightly coloured little boats moored along the canal… Félix Ziem , Corot and many other painters loved the place, understandably.

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Ziem was not from Martigues but he fell in love with the place and from then on tirelessly painted the Étang de Berre in a style that foreshadowed Impressionism. As well as seeing his works, you can gain an insight into the Provençal painters, includ..

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This church boasts a Corinthian-style façade. Its interior is richly decorated and there is an impressive organ case.

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Pont St Sébastien affords a lovely view over the little boats moored along the canal.

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Gilded wood panelling, a fresco depicting the life of the Virgin Mary, painted ceiling: the rich decor of the Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs is a stark contrast to its plain exterior.

The panorama from this chapel takes in Port-de-Bouc, Fos-sur-Mer, Port-Saint-Louis, Lavéra and its oil port, the viaduct and the Pont de Caronte (bridge), the Estaque mountains with Martigues in the foreground, Mt Sainte Victoire.