Istres, Administrative division in Bouches-du-Rhône department, France.
Istres is a town in Bouches-du-Rhône in southeastern France, situated on the shore of the Étang de Berre lake. It functions as an administrative center with residential areas, commercial zones, and port facilities that shape its character.
The town developed from various settlements and took its current administrative form in the late twentieth century. Its growth was shaped by proximity to the sea and industrial development, particularly through refineries and port operations.
The region maintains strong administrative connections through its network of 21 municipalities situated around the Étang de Berre, coordinating local services and community activities.
The best time to visit is from May to September when the weather is mild and sunny. The town is easily accessible by car or public transport, with parking available in various areas.
The town was long known for its oil refinery, which shaped the landscape and contributed to economic growth. Today it is reinventing itself with increasing focus on tourism and sustainable projects.
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Dinosaur'Istres
448 m
Plage de la Romaniquette
1 km
Oppidum du Castellan
437 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir
82 mArènes Le Palio
600 m
Porte d'Arles
124 m
Chapelle Saint-Sulpice d'Istres
351 m
Chapelle d'Entressen
11.2 kmMonument au bailli de Suffren
2.1 kmMusée archéologique intercommunal d'Istres
518 mTétrodon de Fos-sur-Mer
6.5 kmOrgue de tribune de l'église Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir
82 mAbri préhistorique Cornille
3.2 kmScenic viewpoint
2.9 kmPromontoire
51 mScenic viewpoint
2.9 kmScenic viewpoint
3 kmScenic viewpoint
3 kmScenic viewpoint
2.5 kmScenic viewpoint
2.3 kmScenic viewpoint
1.2 kmScenic viewpoint
4.1 kmScenic viewpoint
5 kmScenic viewpoint
2.4 kmLe Jet d'eau
655 mMemorial, war memorial
264 mTurret clock, clock, sundial, clock tower
85 mChristian cross, monumental cross, summit cross
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