Port-de-Bouc, commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Port-de-Bouc is a coastal town in Provence situated between Martigues and Fos-sur-Mer. It centers on an active fishing port and modern marina at the opening of Étang de Berre, with narrow streets and simple houses clustered near the water.
The town developed around Fort de Bouc, built in the 17th century by the famous military engineer Vauban on the southern side of the pass. Since then it grew as a trading and fishing hub, a function that continues to define its character and layout.
The town takes its name from Fort de Bouc, which has shaped the landscape for centuries. Its identity remains deeply connected to fishing, with the daily rhythms of residents tied to the sea and the comings and goings of boats at the port.
Visitors can walk along the fishing port where boats bring in their catch daily and buy fresh fish directly from fishermen. A large fish market next to the port opens daily, offering shellfish, prawns, crabs, and other seafood selections.
Beside the fishing port sits one of the Mediterranean's largest fish market halls, offering fresh seafood daily from local catches. Here visitors can witness traditional scenes where fishing and local cooking remain directly intertwined.
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