Étang de Berre

#1893 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Étang de Berre is a lagoon on the Mediterranean coast of France, about 25 km north-west of Marseille. ()

Alternative names: Area: 59.85 mi²Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°26'45"N, 5°6'50"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Étang de Berre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée Raimu, St. Magdalene Church, Canal de Marseille au Rhône, Médiathèque Louis Aragon.

5.5 miE
43°24'59"N • 5°13'0"E
Musée Raimu, Marignane
142 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
4.1 miSW
Church
St. Magdalene Church, Martigues
104 min walk • Sainte-Madeleine-de-l'Île Church is a Catholic church located in Martigues, France.
4.5 miSW
Canal
Canal de Marseille au Rhône, Martigues
115 min walk • The Canal de Marseille au Rhône connects the Mediterranean Sea at Marseille to the Rhône at Arles. The section between Marignane and Marseille has been closed since the collapse of the Rove Tunnel in 1963.
4.3 miSW
43°24'15"N • 5°3'4"E
Médiathèque Louis Aragon, Martigues
109 min walk • Library
5.5 miE
Forts and castles
Château de Marignane- Château des Covet, Marignane
140 min walk • The castle of Marignane current city hall was one of the two castles of Marignane, the other located in Papia has disappeared.
5 miW
Locality
Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts
128 min walk • For nature enthusiasts, Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The lagoon is a haven for birdlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatchers to observe a variety of species in their natural habitat.
4.2 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Francis Turcan, Martigues
107 min walk • Stade Francis Turcan is a multi-use stadium in Martigues, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Martigues. The stadium is able to hold 11,500 people.
6.3 miNE
Locality
Rognac
160 min walk • Rognac is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.
5 miSE
Locality
Châteauneuf-les-Martigues
127 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will be enthralled by the stunning natural surroundings of Châteauneuf-les-Martigues. The commune is nestled amidst lush greenery, with the enchanting Étang de Berre lake providing a serene backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling...
3.4 miNE
Locality
Berre-l'Étang
88 min walk • One of the highlights of Berre-l'Étang is its beautiful old town, which is filled with narrow cobblestone streets, traditional Provençal houses, and quaint cafes. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the town center, admiring the historic architecture...