What to See & Do
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Overall Appeal ★★☆☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Notre-Dame Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church + Panorama | Self | Either |
| 02 | Food Market | ★★☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 03 | Beach | ★★☆☆☆ | Beaches | Self | Free |
| 04 | St. Maries Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Maritime | Self | Paid |
| 05 | Square & Streets | ★☆☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 06 | Marina & Dikes | ★☆☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 07 | Tourist Train | ★☆☆☆☆ | Tourist Train | Tour | Paid |
01. Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free or Paid
Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer is a Romanesque fortified church built in the 9th century. The church is dedicated to Mary, Mary Salome, and Mary, the mother of James.
The site has been the focus of a significant pilgrimage since the 19th century, which takes place annually at the end of May. The pilgrimage is in honor of Sara, the servant of Mary Salome and Mary, the mother of James.
Entry to the church is free, but access to its roof is paid. The roof offers a panoramic view of the town.
02. Food Market
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The village’s food market takes place on Monday and Friday mornings in the town square, Place des Gitans.
You can discover regional products there.
03. Beach
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Beach
Visit Self
Cost Free
The town beach is divided into several sections, stretching from west to east and continuing further east as it extends away from the village. The beaches are composed of fine sand and overlook the Mediterranean Sea.
04. St. Maries Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Maritime Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
A small museum dedicated to the maritime history and traditions of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
It houses various underwater excavations conducted around the town, featuring artifacts dating from Antiquity to more recent periods.
05. Square & Streets
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Place des Gitans is the center of the town, and the rest is made up of streets lined with whitewashed houses, shops, and cafés.
06. Marina & Dikes
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Adjacent to the town is its marina, along with two small dikes that extend into the sea, where you can walk.
07. Tourist Train
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Tourist Train
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
The tourist train provides a convenient way to see the sights of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. It takes visitors on a short tour of the town, highlighting key attractions and offering a relaxed overview of the area.
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