Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône covers 173 square kilometers at the mouth of the Grand Rhône River, providing direct access to the Mediterranean Sea with developed port facilities and Napoleon beach extending over 10 kilometers along the coast.

The commune was officially established in 1904 from parts of Arles and Fos-sur-Mer, with its development facilitated by the digging of the Saint-Louis channel in 1871 that improved navigation and maritime transport connections.

Local architecture reflects traditional Camargue style with rustic construction materials suited to surrounding marshlands, while the 18th-century Saint Louis Tower now houses the tourist office and displays a collection of 168 naturalized birds.

A weekly market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday morning downtown, offering fresh seafood, Provencal produce, and regional specialties for both residents and visitors to enjoy.

The Favouillane sheepfold dates back to the early 19th century and remains one of the region's largest traditional sheepfolds, still inhabited by a shepherd and his flock today.

Location: Bouches-du-Rhône

Location: arrondissement of Istres

Location: canton of Arles

Location: Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Shares border with: Arles, Fos-sur-Mer

Address: Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, France

Phone: +33442869000

Email: courrier@portsaintlouis.fr

Website: http://portsaintlouis.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.38750,4.80444

Latest update: December 23, 2025 10:23