Sausset-les-Pins, commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Sausset-les-Pins is a small coastal town in Provence centered around an active fishing port filled with boats and yachts. The town spreads along several different beaches, ranging from sandy coves to pebble shores, and is decorated with contemporary artworks including murals, sculptures, and mosaics scattered throughout streets and public spaces.
The settlement began as a simple fishing village and became an independent town about a century ago while keeping its old port as the center of community life. The name likely comes from dry land or salt pans that once marked the landscape.
The town celebrates the festival of Saint Peter on the first Sunday of July each year, when fishermen carry the saint's statue by boat from the church to the port in a procession. After the blessing, everyone shares a meal featuring fish prepared in a special sauce called bourride, which connects the celebration to the fishing heritage.
The town is accessible via coastal paths and multiple walking and cycling routes, particularly the GR51 trail which suits various ability levels. A Sunday morning visit allows access to the street market, and most beaches are supervised and open for swimming.
A bronze memorial with dolphins honors people who died at sea, while a striking metal sculpture shaped like a whale's tail functions as a bench on the beach. These artworks blend maritime history with everyday use by visitors.
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