Fos-sur-Mer

Fos-sur-Mer stretches along 6 kilometers of sandy beaches on the western edge of Étang de Berre lagoon, located about 50 kilometers northwest of Marseille. The town blends coastal geography with port and industrial facilities that shape its layout and character.

The town began as a small fishing village but transformed into an industrial and commercial hub after the Autonomous Port of Marseille was established in the 1960s. This shift fundamentally reshaped the economy and physical landscape of the place.

Local basketball culture revolves around Fos Provence Basket, a team that draws supporters from across the region. The team's presence reflects how sports shape daily community life here.

A tourist office on Avenue Jean Jaurès provides year-round information about accommodations, activities, and nearby attractions. Staff there can help visitors get oriented and suggest how to make the most of their stay in the area.

The Castrum de Fossis, a structure documented from 923, sits on the Hauture promontory at 39 meters elevation. From this high point, visitors get views across the coastline and the Mediterranean Sea.

Location: Bouches-du-Rhône

Location: arrondissement of Istres

Location: canton of Istres

Location: Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Arles, Istres, Port-de-Bouc, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, Saint-Martin-de-Crau, Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts

Phone: +33442477000

Email: courrier@mairie-fos-sur-mer.fr

Website: https://fossurmer.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.45444,4.94361

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:09