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Châteauneuf les Martigues

10 km East of Martigues. 35 km West of Marseille via the A55 freeway.

Chateauneuf les Martigues, marina
Marina Located between Martigues and Marignane, and a stone's throw from the sea, Chateauneuf les Martigues is a lovely little town nestling at the foot of the Estaque hills.
Chateauneuf les Martigues, street
The town is strategically located in close proximity to a major conurbation, with easy access to main roads and motorways.
Its inhabitants are able to commute over considerable distances without having to spend too much time travelling.
Chateauneuf les Martigues, church
When you arrive at Chateauneuf, you will immediately be surprised by how close the rocks and cliffs are that overlook the town. You will be able to explore the ruins of a castle which was first mentioned in the 11th century: the Castrum Novum, and a village built outside its walls.
Today these ruins overlook the modern town of Chateauneuf. As you walk along the streets of Chateauneuf town centre, you will find some beautifully renovated cobbled streets close to the town hall, and a beautiful completely white church standing proudly nearby.
Chateauneuf les Martigues, street Chateauneuf les Martigues is also renowned for its archaeological site at La Font aux Pigeons where several excavations have taken place. The finds from these digs are presented at the Musee des Amis de Castrum Vetus.
The collection covers the prehistoric, Celto-Ligurian and Gallo-Roman periods, and includes grattoirs, axes, ceramics, oil lamps and various coins. One room is devoted to local geology, and another presents the history of the town's lords from 1150 to 1789 (coats of arms and family trees).

What to see

Romanesque chapel of Ste Cecile (XI °).
Musee des Amis de Castrum Vetus (prehistoric and Gallo-Roman finds from archaeological excavations).

Leisure activities

Hiking. Horse-riding. Climbing.
Tennis. Marina. Nautical centre.
Fishing. Beach Diving.
Cinema. Exhibitions.
Summer events.

Accomodations

Hotel.
Bed and breakfast.
Holiday rentals.
Campsite.

NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Ensues/Redonne (7 km), Carry le Rouet (9 km), Martigues (11 km) et Sausset les Pins (14 km).

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