Discover Istres during a short stay
What to do during a week in Istres?
Family vacation in Istres
During a two-day break, explore the center of Istres, with its Old Town and its colorful houses. Visit the unmissable historic architecture: the port of Arles, the Roman church of Notre-Dame de Beauvoir and the Sainte-Famille church. Don’t miss its two lagoon either: Berre, the largest in Europe, and Olivier with its gigantic jet of water. It’s the town’s unmissable meeting point, very popular for strolling in the sun. Enjoy your comfortable room in a Première Classe budget hotel for your weekend in Istres.
Staying in Istres for a week on business or for leisure? In the southern part of the étang de l‘Olivier lagoon, the Oppidum de Castellan is a rocky promontory which offers a superb view over the water and the town. Visit the Intercommunal Museum of Archaeology in Istres, which houses outstanding archaeological collections in a beautiful 18th century mansion. Make the most of your long break in a Première Classe hotel in Istres and discover the charming historic town of Arles and the village of Les Baux-de-Provence, one of the prettiest in France.
Staying in Istres on family vacation? Rangquet and Romaniquette beaches have all the necessary facilities for a pleasant day swimming with the children. If you’re staying in Istres in winter, head for Royal Kids, an indoor playground with slides, trampolines, zip-wires, giant Lego, etc. About 20 miles away is Magic Park Land, a theme park that’s perfect for you all to have fun together. Continuing your family getaway in the Bouches-du-Rhône? Book a room in one of our
Première Classe budget hotels with parking in Marseille or
Salon-de-Provence.