Sausset-Les-Pins: Coast, Nature and Sailing
Accommodation in Sausset-Les-Pins
Sausset-les-Pins offers different ways to discover local history, the coast and water sports. If you are considering the town for your stay, specific interests can help you decide what to explore: a history walk, nature watching along the coast or water sports each offer a different focus.
Local History and Coastal Paths
The “Sausset d’hier et d’aujourd’hui” walk takes you through the history of Sausset-les-Pins and Mediterranean landscapes, along the coast, through narrow streets and past typical houses. It starts at the tourist office and the port of Sausset-les-Pins. The circular walk lets you discover the town’s history and its varied town and landscape views.
The coastal rock is also remarkable: the limestone is 16 to 20 million years old and contains numerous oyster-shell fossils. For those interested in the geological history of the coast as well as the townscape, this offers another aspect of the walk.
Wetlands and Marine Nature
The reed bed at Boumandariel is the only coastal wetland on the CĂ´te Bleue and covers around 10 hectares. A botanical nature trail runs along the edge of the wetland. This offers a different way to experience nature than a walk through narrow streets and along the coast: the trail follows the reed bed and focuses on botany.
The Parc marin de la CĂ´te Bleue offers another perspective on nature. It manages a 10,000-hectare marine area stretching out in front of Sausset-les-Pins. In the shallow coastal waters, you can observe the diverse marine life with a mask and fins, including Posidonia seagrass meadows. The wetland, botanical nature trail and coastal waters each represent different aspects of nature to consider when choosing your activities.
Coves and Access
At Anse du Grand Rouveau, both the seabed and access are useful points of reference. The seabed is considered rich and well preserved, and is popular with divers and snorkellers. You can reach the cove via steps through a quiet residential area; a small car park on the Promenade de la Corniche makes parking easier. Anse du Petit Nid, by contrast, is a natural calanque that offers ideal shelter from the Mistral. When choosing between the two coves, you can weigh up their different features: the seabed and access at Anse du Grand Rouveau, and shelter from the Mistral at Petit Nid.
Sailing, the Market and Getting There
The municipal sailing school of Sausset-les-Pins welcomes children, school classes, groups and individuals to discover and take part in water sports. It also offers nautical equipment for hire. Water sports are therefore a distinct focus alongside walks and nature watching.
At the fish stall on Quai des pĂŞcheurs, professional fishers sell freshly caught fish and shellfish every morning from 9 a.m. The stall combines a visit to the port with a closer look at the local selection of fish and shellfish.
The TER-ZOU! Marseille–Miramas line serves Sausset-les-Pins directly, with a stop in the town centre. For specific journey times, check the current timetable. Sausset-les-Pins can also be explored by bicycle, using roads by the sea and paths along the Côte Bleue. The train and bicycle are two different ways to plan your journey and explore the town.
Discover more destinations: Port-Saint-Louis-Du-Rhône, Carro, Pont De Crau Arles, Saint-Savournin, Jouques, Raphèle-Les-Arles, Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer, Noves.
View the broader travel guide: Bouches Du Rhone.
