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Beaches on the seaside resorts of the Bouches-du-Rhone department in France
The beaches of the Bouches du Rhône Provence region
The various resorts of the Bouche du Rhône region offer Provence, rocky inlets, creeks and great sandy beaches. The Camargue region and the Cote Bleue (Blue Coast) are located in the west. The wildest beaches of the Bouches du Rhône departement are located in a very natural environment. Marseille and its creeks are located in the centre. The east is also known for its numerous coves and small resorts, typical of the south of France, and two islands (Frioul and the Ile Verte). Welcome to the Provence region along the Mediterranean!
You can also extend you trip to the beaches of the Var department, one of the most popular departments in France. To the west, the beaches of the Gard department and the beaches of the Herault department offer great stretches of sand in very lively resorts during the summer (the closest area of the Bouches du Rhône department is in the Camargue region)
List of beaches on the seaside resorts of the Bouches-du-Rhone department
Beaches in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Marseille, the most important city in the department Bouches du Rhone, is equally a seaside destination. To the east of the city we find the famous calanques.
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Beaches in Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhone)
The small village of Le Rove is located between Marseille and Carry le Rouet. To enjoy its beautiful creeks, one must go towards the two small fishing ports of La Vesse or Niolon.
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Beaches in Ensuès-la-Redonne (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Ensuès la Redonne is one of the most important typical villages of Blue Coast. It is divided into three main parts: the center of Ensuès away from the sea, the port of La Redonne and the ports of Méjean.
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Beaches in Carry-le-Rouet (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Carry le Rouet is one of the most important seaside resorts of Côte Bleue, just 30 km from Marseille. Its port is lively throughout the year.
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Beaches in Sausset-les-Pins (Bouches-du-Rhone)
The seaside town of Sausset les Pins is one of the most important of the Blue Coast. Located near Carry le Rouet, it is difficult to differentiate between the two resorts.
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Beaches in Martigues (Bouches-du-Rhone)
La Couronne is the main seaside town of Martigues. It has the most beautiful sandy beaches of the Blue Coast including the Verdon beach or the beach in Sainte Croix.
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Beaches in La Ciotat (Bouches-du-Rhone)
La Ciotat is the easternmost seaside resort in the Bouches du Rhone Department. There are many choices of beaches in La Ciotat. We find many calanques including the beautiful Figuerolles calanque.
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Beaches in Port-de-Bouc (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Port de Bouc is located in the Gulf of Fos sur Mer between Martigues and Fos sur Mer. The environment is not the most pleasant one.
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Beaches in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Bouches-du-Rhone)
The village of Saintes Maries de la Mer, Camargue’s main resort (or at least the most typical), is a real paradise for beach lovers. Several kilometres of uninterrupted sandy beaches are available.
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Beaches in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Part of the Camargue natural park since 2011, Ports Saint Louis is one of the entrances of Camargue coming from the south-west of France.
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Beaches in Fos-sur-Mer (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Fos sur Mer is located in the Bouches du Rhône department, west of Martigues and east of Port-Saint-Louis, which is one of the main points of entry into Camargue.
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Beaches in Cassis (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Located between the calanques of Marseille and La Ciotat, the seaside resort of Cassis is tucked away between the cliffs of Cape Canaille and Gardiole.
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Beaches in Salin-de-Giraud (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Salin de Giraud is a little village located about 40 kilometers from Arles (in the south of France).
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Beaches in Ile de Frioul (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Located about 4 km from Marseille, the archipelago of Frioul, made up by a group of four islands, is famous for its fortress and beautiful coves.
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