Étang de Berre, Saltwater lagoon in Bouches-du-Rhône, France
The Étang de Berre spans 155 square kilometers, divided into three sections including the main water body, Étang de Vaïne, and Étang de Bolmon.
The Romans proposed the first canal to connect the lagoon with the Mediterranean Sea in the first century BC, enabling fishing vessels to access the waters.
The lagoon's surrounding communities maintain strong connections to maritime activities through traditional fishing practices and local seafood preparation methods.
Multiple access points from ten bordering communes provide visitors with opportunities to explore the lagoon's shores and observe various water activities.
The Marseille Provence Airport extends its main runway into the lagoon on reclaimed land, creating an unusual integration of transportation infrastructure with natural waters.
Location: Berre-l'Étang
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Address: Étang de Berre, France
GPS coordinates: 43.44583,5.11389
Latest update: July 1, 2025 15:12
The lakes of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region stretch from the Southern Alps to the Verdon. The Serre-Ponçon lake, with its 28 km², offers beaches and coves bordered by forests. The Sainte-Croix lake is the third-largest lake in France. Altitude lakes such as Allos and Sainte-Anne exceed 2400 meters. The Berre pond represents the largest regional saltwater expanse with 155 km². These natural and artificial lakes offer swimming, water activities, and local wildlife observation.
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