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Discover Miramas, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Welcome to Miramas, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, a charming destination where culture and nature blend harmoniously. Stroll through this historic city and explore the Parc de la Poudrerie, a serene natural setting perfect for leisurely walks. History enthusiasts will enjoy the nearby Miramas-le-Vieux village with its cobbled streets and stone houses, transporting visitors to anoth...See more

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Vallon des Glauges
11 km

Vallon des Glauges

Admire the imposing Opies and cliffs of Mont Menu ! Back to the car park, climb to the right, between the Chabaud arena and the cemetery, the marked path of the Col of Melet tagged GR® and PR. Follow this marked path for 1 km, cross the channel of the valley of Baux and join an intersection where is implanted a panel of the Department. 1- fork right on the tarmac path marked PR, following the panel "Eyguières par le vallon des Glauges 7.8 km". Cross again the channel, then at the bend to the left take straight on the path of St-Pierre-de-Vence, marked blue and green. Follow it on 1.5 km. 2- At the end of the road, turn left on the paved road Glauges, marked PR. At the entrance to the domain vallon des Glauges, leave the paved road to climb the path on the right, marked PR, which passes through the vineyards. Join 500 m further an intersection with a DFCI barrier. 3- Pass the barrier to the right and follow this marked path PR. Leave a property on the right, pass a second DFCI barrier and cross the next junction. 300 m further, stay on the left and join a cross a few meters lower. 4- borrow the path to the left, signposted GR®. Continue straight for 1.2 km, leaving aside the different paths encountered, and join the D17 road. (Caution, traffic!) Turn left on this marked GR®, follow it for 300 m and turn left on a tarred road. Find 150 m further the intersection with the panel of the Department and the path of the Col de Melet. Resume this path and return to the starting point.

3 h
7.3 km
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EYGUIERES - The Défends massif in Eyguières
13 km

EYGUIERES - The Défends massif in Eyguières

Between scrubland, olive groves and views, a nice walk at the intersection of massifs surrounded by birdsongs! At the Gilouse fountain, cross the road and take the DFCI track that climbs opposite the fountain. Follow the red and white markings (GR®).  1 - At the junction, turn left onto the gravel path that descends below, then continue straight ahead at the next crossroads to stay on the GR®.  2 - At the crossroads of the DFCI AL 140 and AL 141 tracks, continue until you reach the departmental signpost. Follow the direction of “Lamanon par les crêtes du Défens.” 3 - At the intersection, follow the GR® to the left, pass the first trail on the right, then turn right at the next intersection and begin the strong ascent. 4 - Shortly after the first pylon, leave the track on the right, following the GR® trail, before rejoining it a little further on and continuing to the right. Near the next pylon, leave the track and take a trail that follows the crest line to the right. 5 - At the junction of tracks AL 142 and AL 143, turn right and follow the path “Eyguières par le chemin du Défends.” Leave the track for a small gravel path marked in yellow that leads off to the right and starts the descent. 6 - Once at the bottom, turn left, go through the barrier and turn right. Continue on this track overlooking the olive groves, ignoring the paths on the right and left. 7 - At the fork that divides the path in two, take the right fork and continue straight ahead until you reach a concrete track. Then turn right up the hill for a few meters before turning left onto the small yellow-marked path that leads into the vegetation. Continue to the D17 without entering private property. 8 - At the paved road, turn right onto the Chemin de la Fontaine Gilouse to return to the parking lot.

2 h
7.2 km
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Rand'eau douce in Martigues
21 km

Rand'eau douce in Martigues

Discover Martigues, nicknamed "the Venice of Provence", on an 6 km hike on the fascinating theme of fresh water. Far from the salt waters that surround the city, this walk immerses you in its hydraulic past. Accompanied by a passionate guide, you will explore the picturesque alleys and hidden treasures of the city. Each stage of this guided hike will allow you to understand the importance of fresh water in the daily life of the Martigues people, a precious resource that has shaped the identity of this Mediterranean city. You will learn that the inhabitants of each district had their own source of drinking water supplied by the Martigues Canal, which has now disappeared. Did you know that the fountain located on Place Mirabeau was moved from Cours du 4 Septembre in Jonquières by the Jourdan family following the extension of their hotel "La Goutte d'Or"? That the entrance to Martigues began at the intersection of Avenue Frédérique Mistral and that part of the Jonquières district was nothing but marshland? That buildings that are still in use were once used as cisterns, that when you look up you will see now-forgotten ramparts and that old wells can be found in the heart of the gardens of recent buildings? Under the commentary of Bernard, president of the Randonnée Ski Découverte (RSD) association, you will take a new look at the architectural heritage of Martigues. The past has left traces that we do not notice on a daily basis. Take advantage of this unusual stroll in the city center to combine business with pleasure.

Quai des Anglais L'île 13500 Martigues
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The Alyscamps necropolis and Saint Honnorat church
31 km

The Alyscamps necropolis and Saint Honnorat church

Les Alyscamps, a Christian necropolis listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a walk lined with remarkable sarcophagi. At the heart of the site, the church of Saint-Honorat marks the starting point of the Chemin d'Arles to Compostelle. This emblematic site, immortalized by Vincent Van Gogh in his works, is a veritable treasure trove of Provence. With every step you take between the majestic rows of slender cypress trees, you'll feel the evocative power of this place steeped in history. Les Alyscamps is much more than just a Roman cemetery. History lovers will find an alley of sarcophagi and chapels. Pilgrims will find the starting point of the Chemin d'Arles (a UNESCO World Heritage site) to Santiago de Compostela. And everyone will find a haven of tranquillity, where time seems to stand still. At the very heart of the Alyscamps site is the church of Saint-Honorat, a jewel of medieval architecture that plays a key role for pilgrims. Dating back to the 12th century, this spiritual site marks the starting point of the Chemin d'Arles, one of France's main routes to Santiago de Compostela. With its carved portal and serene atmosphere, the church invites contemplation and is the perfect introduction to this historic and spiritual route. With Luma Arles and Frank Gehry's modern Tower in the background, Les Alyscamps is a testament to the link between past and present, a place where history, art and nature blend harmoniously. To visit this site is to immerse yourself in a unique experience, where the soul of the place is revealed to those who take the time to explore it. To make the most of your visit, we recommend purchasing a pass (available from our online ticketing service), which will enable you to visit the city's various museums and monuments more economically. Guided tours and cultural events take place during every school vacation. Please note that although most of the site is accessible to people with reduced mobility, some areas may be difficult to access.

Avenue Des Alyscamps 13200 Arles
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Dinosau'Istres
7.9 km

Dinosau'Istres

Dinosaur'Istres is a discovery trail on the Castellan hill dedicated to dinosaurs. DINOSAUR'ISTRES, a walk among the great figures dinosaurs the town of Istres, on the Hill of the Castellan, already known and recognized as a remarkable archaeological site (see page...) and emblematic of biodiversity Provencal. With 20 species represented at full-scale along a route following their emergence time on Earth, accompanied by explanatory signs on each species and general themes that have all been written under the control of Stéphane JOUVE, head of collections of Palaeontology of the University Pierre and Marie Curie (Paris), attached to the Center for research on the paleobiodiversite and paleoenvironments of the National Museum of history natural (Paris), Dinosaur'Istres, offers to the Once a playful and informative walk for young and old. The site of the Castellan, who has been completely preserved, also offers a diversity and richness of Mediterranean flora which will constitute an additional discovery for visitors. Beyond the discovery of the course of how free and independent, supported by explanatory signs, many activities and tours are available during the summer and throughout the year by the Tourism Office, which appeals to palaeontologists. Lectures will also be scheduled. Dinosaur' between Istres, also at the heart of educational projects carried by the city in the direction of the children, under ventilated centres or activities peri-scolaires or still the game library, but also in the direction of all audiences through including of the media library. The whole project has been designed with a strong scientific dimension and relies on collaborations with recognized experts on the subject.Free and open access. Open every day of the year

Colline du Castellan Chemin du Castellan 13800 Istres
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The Romaniquette Beach
8.9 km

The Romaniquette Beach

The large Romaniquette beach (7,300 m2), located to the east of the town, close to the historic center, is a summer paradise, thanks to the quality of its site, its panoramic view of the Etang de Berre and its easy access. The beach of Romaniquette (7,300 m2), located east of the city, near the historic centre, by the quality of its website, the panorama it offers on the etang de Berre and its easy access, is the beach become Istres. Its design enables a space equipped to host many holidaymakers and a diversified entertainment offer. Facilities - expansion of the beach - construction of a new access to the beach, securing the crossroads and strengthening of implementing traffic light signaling - Creation of parking of 50 parking spaces - Installation of an educational trail through the Reed bed for valuing wetlands - Creation of a picnic and playground area : bocce and Beach Volleyball - implementation of floating platforms anchored to 2.5 m deep for bathers - accessibility and parking for persons with disabilities - completion of a relief and self-contained sanitary opening to the public (supervised swimming) post from June to September a library is accessible on the Romaniquette beach. Boaters may have books for free, from a choice of 350 books. Novels, comics, publications, magazines, destined for 7 to 77 years old, were donated to the city of Istres by the lending library to 'feed' this beach library. Two agents, made available by the Office of tourism of Istres, are present from 11 h to 18 h (7 days) in July and August, in order to manage the library and help readers in their choice.

Corniche de Suffren - Plage de la Romaniquette 13800 Istres
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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾