Carry-le-Route, a small town on Cote Bleue, located between Marseilles and Martigues offers an attractive seaside destination you don’t want to miss. This beautiful town is surrounded by pine trees, with spectacular beaches, coves, and a marina. Even if you only have one day to explore the city of Carry-le-Route, you will find something you love. At Cooking Classes in Provence, we have put together what you can experience when visiting this city for one day.
You can travel the nineteen miles (30km) from Marseilles to Carry-le-Rouet using the train, which is a quick forty five minute journey.
Start at the Market
The Carry-le-Rouet market takes place every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8am to 12.30pm. You will find the market on Avenue Aristide Briand, just north of the city centre. Here you will find over twenty vendors selling food, fish meat products, and seafood, along with clothing, furniture, and souvenirs. Buy some snacks to enjoy as you explore the rest of the city.
Spectacular Beaches
Located on the seaside, there are no shortage of beautiful beaches you can explore, complete with picturesque landscapes and crystal clear waters. Don’t miss Plage du Rouet, a golden stretch of sandy beach on the coast with stunning sea views.
You can also visit Calanque des Eaux Salees, a hidden gem. It is hidden between steep cliffs that opens into an unspoiled cove with turquoise waters. This is a perfect spot to have the snacks you purchased at the market as you enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine, clear waters, and fresh air.
A Stop for Lunch
After enjoying some beaches and sunshine, you have probably worked up quite an appetite, especially if you walked over to Calanque des Eaux Salees. Le Fancoune is a Mediterranean restaurant that offers the finest seafood dishes. It incorporates a restaurant, ice cream parlour and snack bar with stunning sea views.
Cote Bleue Marine Park
After lunch make your way to Cote Bleue Marine Park, created in 2000 to raise public awareness on the importance of marine conservation. Here you can enjoy exhibitions and if you visit during summer, you can arrange a guided snorkelling tour.
Wind Down with a Visit to Sausset-les-Pins
After a busy day exploring Carry-le-Rouet, you can take the lovely park at the end of Quai Malleville to Sausset-les-Pins, a neighbouring town. It’s a gentle stroll on a landscaped path, where you can enjoy the coastal views that are enhanced by educational boards, helping you learn more about the local area and flora and fauna. A wander around Sausset-les-Pins and you can catch the train back to Marseilles from the town centre, which is also a forty five minute journey.
Conclusion
When you visit Provence, you have so many fantastic towns and cities to explore. Carry-le-Rouet can be enjoyed in one day, as you soak up the natural beauty of the area. You may try a local dish that you love during lunch or at the market that you want to prepare when you return home. Contact Cooking Classes in Provence to find out more about our private cooking classes, teaching you the techniques and ingredients used in local Provençal dishes, helping you recreate them to wow your family ad friends when you get home.
