Beaches less than 10 km away
Champigny and Berre-l'Étang
Berre l'étang
Beaches less than 80 km away
Carro and Napoléon
Plage de Carro
Our favourite beaches, from the lagoon to the Côte Bleue
Two moods around the mas: the sandy beaches of the Étang de Berre, a quarter of an hour away, and the turquoise coves of the Côte Bleue, about 40 minutes away.
On the Étang de Berre, 15 minutes away
- Champigny beach, Berre-l'Étang : fine sand, palm trees, large free car park, Blue Flag label. Directions
- Cabassons beach, Saint-Chamas : a quieter, equipped beach facing the Baou cliffs, free parking. Directions
- Jaï beach, Marignane : 600 m of sand and lawn between two lagoons, lifeguards in July and August, a playground for windsports fans when the wind picks up. Directions
Good to know: the lagoon's water quality is monitored all summer; check that swimming is open before you go. The lagoon beaches (My Provence)
The Côte Bleue, 40 minutes away
Between Marseille and Martigues, a string of small harbours, coves and calanques, linked by the coastal path and the Côte Bleue train.
Sausset-les-Pins
Small coves and pebble beaches along the village, a lively harbour and terraces facing the sea: easy and pleasant with the family.
Photo: Georges Seguin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Carry-le-Rouet
The large Rouet beach, the calanques of Cap Rousset and the Côte Bleue Marine Park, where you can go on guided snorkelling trips in summer.
Photo: Georges Seguin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
DirectionsCarry's beachesCôte Bleue Marine Park
La Couronne and Verdon beach
A large sandy beach in a sheltered cove, with pedalos in summer: the easiest option with young children.
Photo: Airair, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Carro
An authentic fishing harbour at the end of the Côte Bleue; every morning, fishermen sell their catch directly on the quay.
Photo: Thérèse Gaigé, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Niolon
A tiny calanque and pocket-sized harbour with crystal-clear water, also reachable by the Côte Bleue train.
Photo: Balpe, Free Art Licence, via Wikimedia Commons
Our favourite beaches
Beaches around the mas, from the lagoon to the Côte Bleue
Two moods within easy driving distance: the sandy beaches of the Étang de Berre, a quarter of an hour away, and the turquoise coves of the Côte Bleue, about 40 minutes away.
On the Étang de Berre · 15 minutes
Sandy beaches by the lagoon
The closest beaches to the mas: fine sand, palm trees and free car parks, a quarter of an hour by car. Ideal for a late afternoon with the family.
Champigny, Berre-l’Étang
A long fine-sand beach lined with palm trees, a large free car park and the Blue Flag label: the closest beach to the mas.
Photo: Fr.Latreille, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Cabassons beach, Saint-Chamas
A quieter, equipped beach at the foot of the ochre Baou cliffs, with free parking.
Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Jaï beach, Marignane
600 m of sand and lawn between two lagoons, lifeguards in July and August, a playground for windsports fans when the wind picks up.
Good to know: the lagoon’s water quality is monitored all summer; check that swimming is open before you go.
The Côte Bleue · 40 minutes
Coves, calanques and small harbours
Between Marseille and Martigues, a string of small harbours, coves and calanques, linked by the coastal path and the Côte Bleue train.
Photo: Georges Seguin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Sausset-les-Pins
Small coves and pebble beaches along the village, a lively harbour and terraces facing the sea: easy and pleasant with the family.
Photo: Georges Seguin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Carry-le-Rouet
The large Rouet beach, the calanques of Cap Rousset and the Côte Bleue Marine Park, for guided snorkelling in summer.
Photo: Airair, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
La Couronne, Verdon beach
A large sandy beach in a sheltered cove, with pedalos in summer: the easiest option with young children.
Carro
An authentic fishing harbour at the end of the Côte Bleue, with small beaches and coves; every morning, fishermen sell their catch on the quay.
Photo: Balpe, Free Art Licence, Wikimedia Commons
Niolon
A tiny calanque and pocket-sized harbour with crystal-clear water, also reachable by the Côte Bleue train.
Napoléon beach, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
A huge, wild sandy beach at the gateway to the Camargue, about 45 minutes away: room for everyone, even in high summer.