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The country and Martigues Côte Bleue
Overview
The country of Martigues is distinguished by a dual nature,
lake and sea: the Etang de Berre occupies much of the area,
the coastline is divided into bays, harbors and beaches. In
this physical character adds another contrast between the
banks and shores industrial tourism. Here, economic activity
closely alongside leisure activities. At the center, Martigues
together all these legacies.
Climat
It's hot and sunny all year round. The mistral blows a part
of the year and strongly aerates the scene.
history
The occupation of the islands as far as the fifth century.
This lakeside town will see its fishing activities grow more
strongly from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century. It
is the plague of 1720 which marks a relative decline. In modern
times, the economy has been boosted by the installation of
chemical activities along the pond and the sea and the creation
of the steel complex and port of Fos-sur-mer. tourism and
culture play their role in this revival of the city and country.
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