In just 10 minutes by boat, you will discover the Calanques du Mugel and Figuerolles, little corners of paradise to recharge your batteries. The green island owes its name to the lush vegetation that covers its cliffs. The scent of the scrubland combined with the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean will offer you a total change of scenery. 5 km from our charming hotel in La Ciotat, you can also discover the Cap Canaille and the Calanques de Cassis, two other wonders of the Côte d'Azur.
A delightful city
Discover La Ciotat
The town of La Ciotat is rich in exceptional natural heritage. Between coves, fine sand beaches, pebble coves and exceptional sunshine, La Ciotat is a charming small southern port, classified as a health resort, which never ceases to surprise you.
For lovers of art and culture, La Ciotat honors many artists in its cinemas, its theaters and its galleries 'art. You will be able to meet all the cultural players in La Ciotat during festivals and exhibitions.
We particularly advise you not to miss the “Salon des Nauticales”, an unmissable event for lovers of boats and the sea, but also the “Market nuit”, which during the summer is held every evening in the Old Port, from 8 p.m. to midnight.
For a beautiful walk in the city, visit the Parc du Mugel, a 12-hectare green setting, which offers an exceptional panorama over the entire region. You will walk in the countryside by the sea.
Pebble coves and century-old pines The Calanques of Mugel and Figuerolles
La Ciotat, gateway to Calanques National Park
Created in April 2012, the Calanques National Park's mission is to protect and promote an exceptional landscape and cultural heritage. Its visitors will discover, on its territory of 8,500 hectares, a protected fauna and flora of 140 terrestrial species and 60 heritage marine species. It is the only terrestrial, marine and peri-urban national park in the Mediterranean environment… Enjoy it!
Between sea and nature The island of Embiez
About thirty minutes from the hotel, is the small port of Brusc in Six-Fours-les-Plages, from where you can take the boat for a crossing of less than 15 minutes, before discovering the island of Embiez. The latter extends over nearly 95 hectares covered in wilderness. Lovers of water sports (sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, etc.) and fans of relaxation will certainly find what they are looking for here!
Little pieces of paradise The towns of the Riviera
In a few minutes' drive, you will be in typically Provençal towns and villages, where the sound of cicadas and the sunshine combine perfectly. Go to the town of Sanary-sur-Mer, where, in its port, you will observe the pointus, its famous traditional fishing boats. Continue with a visit to Bandol and its many fine sandy beaches such as Renécros and Le Capelan. And finish with Cassis, which will charm you with its coves, its small port and its traditional market.
In the lands In the surroundings of Aix en Provence
Go back to the center of Bouches-du-Rhône, to discover and visit charming villages and towns. On your way to the city of a thousand fountains, we advise you to stop at Aubagne, where you can do numerous hikes, suitable for all levels. Arriving in Aix-en-Provence, go to Cours Mirabeau, known to everyone for its luxury stores, its cafés and its Rotonde. You will enjoy strolling through the streets of the old town, to discover a fountain, a craft shop or taste a calisson.
Between extreme sport and typical village Le Castellet
In 20 minutes by car, you will be in the village of Castellet. The latter will surprise you, on one side, you will have the old medieval village with its craftsmen's shops, its cobbled streets and its 15th century castle from which, from its terrace, you will get a superb view of the entire region, and on the other side, you will find the Circuit Paul Ricard du Castellet, where you can take driving lessons and attend a motor sport competition .