Fos-sur-Mer, Mediterranean coastal town in Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Oppidum de Saint-Blaise
3.3 km
Château de Fos-sur-Mer
1.8 km
Phare de Saint Gervais
2.9 kmRéserve naturelle régionale du Pourra - Domaine du Ranquet
4 km
Église Saint Sauveur de Fos-sur-Mer
1.8 km
PLage Olga
10.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer
2.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Blaise
3.3 km
Plage de l'Ours
5.5 km
Town hall of Fos-sur-Mer
11 m
City walls of Fos-sur-Mer
3 kmTétrodon de Fos-sur-Mer
1.7 kmScenic viewpoint
3.8 kmScenic viewpoint
3.2 km315-135
3.7 kmScenic viewpoint
3.8 kmGrande Plage
2.8 kmLafarge
3.7 kmLe Grand Mur
5.9 kmLa Grande Plage
3.2 kmPlage de Fromage
4.4 kmLe Parchemin
1.2 kmWork of art, statue
1.8 kmMonument aux Morts
2.4 kmVille haute
3.2 kmVille basse
3.2 kmStele, memorial
1.6 kmMemorial
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