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Saint-Martin-de-Crau
Spend a half‑day to a full day exploring the Crau steppe, markets and local museums; stay longer only for Alpilles hikes.
Saint-Martin-de-Crau is a small Provençal town on the Crau steppe. Its attractions – the Maison de la Crau, weekly markets and the nearby Alpilles – fit comfortably into one day. Longer stays are justified only for dedicated nature walks or cycling circuits.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional thunderstorms)
- Airports
- MRS · FNI
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Saint-Martin-de-Crau17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint-Martin-de-Crau, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyThe town is low‑risk; watch for summer heat and limited Sunday transport.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 15 ambulance / samu · 18 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMRS Marseille-Provence Airport (Free shuttle to TER Vitrolles‑Marseille station; then regional train to Saint‑Martin‑de‑Crau (≈45 min).).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; most attractions are within 2 km (1.2 mi).The town centre is walkable; most attractions are within 1.2 mi (2 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketMaison de la Crau entry€4.5 (≈ US$6)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€170 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRS Marseille-Provence Airport (Free shuttle to TER Vitrolles‑Marseille station; then regional train to Saint‑Martin‑de‑Crau (≈45 min).) · FNI Nîmes‑Garons Airport (Limited connections; bus or train to Saint‑Martin‑de‑Crau (≈1 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Apr (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Martin-de-Crau: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable; most attractions are within 2 km. Bike the 12 marked circuits or use TER regional trains (Gare de Saint‑Martin‑de‑Crau) for nearby Arles (≈20 min). Local bus service is infrequent – plan ahead.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
TER train from Gare de Saint-Martin-de-Crau, about 20 min
Roman arena, Van Gogh sites and a lively market on Saturday.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or bus via Arles, about 40 min
Van Gogh's asylum, Roman ruins at Glanum and a weekly market on Wednesday.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
TER train to Marseille, then another TER to Aix, about 1 h 15 min
A full day; worth it for Cours Mirabeau and Cézanne's studio.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via A54 and A50, about 1 h
Calanques boat trip and seaside lunch; best in spring or autumn.
Tarascon
goDoor to door: About 25 min
TER train, about 15 min
Castle of King René and the Rhône riverfront.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via A50, about 1 h
Beach and old port; a full day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ibis Budget
Budget chain near zone Ecopole; easy road access.
Hôtel‑Restaurant de la gare
Close to the TER station, basic rooms.
Hôtel La Mare
Mid‑range, central location.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| TER train round‑trip Marseille ↔ Saint‑Martin‑de‑Crau2 × €18 · check | €36 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €35 |
| Trip total≈ €191 per person per day, bed included | €381≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fresh fruit at market | €1–3 (≈ US$2–4) per kg |
| Maison de la Crau entry | €4.5 (≈ US$6) |
| Public pool entry (15+) | €3 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water.
- Public transport runs limited on Sundays and holidays.
- Check dates for the Feria de la Crau (last weekend of April) – road closures around the arena.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance / SAMU
- 15
- Fire
- 18
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Emergency
- Police17
- Ambulance / SAMU15
- Fire18
Embassy
US consulate in Marseille; other nations have consulates in Marseille or embassy in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Marseille → Saint‑Martin‑de‑Crau (TER): about €12 (≈ US$14) one‑way, 45 min (check)
- Bike rental (day): ≈ €15–20 depending on shop
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kombiɛ̃)
- Où est l’arrêt de bus ? — Where is the bus stop? (u ɛ l aʁɛ də bys)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (ʒə pø paje paʁ kaʁt)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (u sɔ̃ le twalɛt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint-Martin-de-Crau. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional thunderstorms) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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