Visit Carry-le-Rouet, Provence
Carry-le-Rouet is a popular sea resort on the Mediterranean coast between Marseille and Martigues - its proximity to Marseille makes it a popular day trip destination for residents of the city, and many people from Marseille also have second homes here.
The town is centred around its picturesque fishing and leisure port and surrounded by large areas of woodland on the hills behind, much of it now a protected natural reserve.
Although it isn't one of the most visited destinations on the Cote d'Azur, Carry-le-Rouet has a choice of nice sandy beaches, and there are a couple of local monuments of interest:
- Be sure to amble around the eastern end of the beach to discover the attractive stone-arched viaduct, completed around 100 years ago to carry trains on the Miramas - Estaque line.
- The Chapel of Rouet was built in the late 19th century on the site of an earlier (destroyed) chapel dating back to the 14th century. It is best known for its views from its dominant position above Marseille harbour.
To do nearby
Walks along the coastline are very popular in both directions, with very attractive rocky coastline and small inlets to explore near the town.
The coastal waters fall within the attractively named Blue Coast Marine Park Parc (Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue). The diversity of wildlife in the clear waters make the waters popular with the scuba diving community.
Marseille itself is only a short train ride from the station at Carry-le-Rouet.
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Suggested places to visit near Carry-le-Rouet, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
Martigues 12km
Chateau d'If 15km
Marseille 19km
More suggestions: Aix-en-Provence 32km; Cassis 34km; Aubagne 34km; Salon-de-Provence 34km; La Ciotat 41km; Saint Cyr sur Mer 48km; Lourmarin 51km; Ansouis 52km; Bandol 53km; Baux-de-Provence 54km; Cucuron 54km; Glanum 55km; Menerbes 56km; Bonnieux 56km; Lacoste 56km; Fontvieille 57km;
See these places and more on a map at places near Carry-le-Rouet
Carry-le-Rouet tourism: sights and attractions nearby
Parc du 26e Centenaire - remarkable garden (20km) : Jardin de la Magalone - remarkable garden (20km) : Parc Longchamp - remarkable garden (20km) : Parc Borély - remarkable garden (20km) : Istres - ville fleurie 4* (24km) : Jardin d'Albertas - remarkable garden (25km) : Jardin d'Eguilles - remarkable garden (31km) : Cap Canaille - site of natural beauty (34km) :
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