Carry-le-Rouet

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Carry-le-Rouet (Occitan: Carri lo Roet) is a commune of the Bouches-du-Rhône département in southern France. Population (1999): 6,009.

It is located 30 km. west of Marseille by highway A55, then route D5.

Carry-le-Rouet is a charming seaside resort only 30 km. from Marseille and set at the foot of pine covered hills. There are beautiful walks all along the seaside. Here is the heart of "la Cote Bleue" which goes from Marseille to Martigues.

Carry-le-Rouet is the chosen summer residence of many Marseille inhabitants, the most famous being the now deceased comic actor Fernandel, who built his family's house above the beach in the 1930s.

The lovely beaches of Carry are reputed for their clear waters and the picturesque little fishing port. From December to February every year is held the famous "oursinades", a tasting of sea urchins and various shellfish which are ultra fresh, plentiful, and delicious. Many connoiseurs take part in this festival.

One famous former resident was the singer Nina Simone, who lived out the last years of her life in Carry-le-Rouet and died at her home in 2003.

Neighbouring villages: Sausset-les-Pins (6km), Ensues-la-Redonne.