In just 10 minutes by boat, you will discover the Calanques of 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 Cap Canaille and the Calanques de Cassis, two other wonders of the Côte d'Azur.
A lovely city
Discover La Ciotat
The city of La Ciotat is rich in an exceptional natural heritage. Between creeks, fine sandy beaches, coves of pebbles and exceptional sunshine, La Ciotat is a charming little port in the south, classified as a health resort, which has not finished surprising you.
For lovers of art and culture, La Ciotat honors many artists in its cinemas, theaters and art galleries. You will be able to meet all the actors of culture 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 "Night Market", which during the summer is held every evening. on the Old Port, from 8 p.m. to midnight.
For a nice stroll in the heart of the city, visit the Parc du Mugel, a 12-hectare green setting, which offers an exceptional panorama of the entire region. You will walk in the middle of nature by the sea.
Coves of pebbles and centuries-old pines The creeks of Mugel and Figuerolles
La Ciotat, gateway to the Calanques National Park
Created in April 2012, the Calanques National Park's mission is to protect and enhance an exceptional landscape and cultural heritage. Its visitors will thus discover, on its territory of 8500 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… Take advantage of it!
Between sea and nature The island of Embiez
About 30 minutes from the hotel is the small port of Le 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 Embark. The latter extends over nearly 95 hectares covered with wild nature. Water sports enthusiasts (sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, etc.) and relaxation enthusiasts will certainly find what they are looking for!
Little pieces of paradise Côte d'Azur towns
In a few minutes' drive, you will be in typical Provençal towns and villages, where the sound of cicadas and the sunshine go hand in hand. Go to the town of Sanary-sur-Mer, where, on its port, you will observe the pointus, its famous traditional fishing boats. Continue with the visit of Bandol and its many fine sand beaches like Renécros and Le Capelan. And finish with Cassis, which will charm you with its creeks, its small port and its traditional market.
In the lands Around Aix en Provence
Go up towards 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 off at Aubagne, where you can do many hikes, suitable for all levels. Arrived in Aix-en-Provence, go to the Cours Mirabeau, known to all for its luxury stores, its cafés and its Rotonde. You will enjoy strolling through the alleys 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 Le Castellet. The latter will surprise you, on one side you will have the old medieval village with its craftsmen's stalls, its cobbled streets and its 15th century castle from where, from its terrace, you will get a superb view of the whole region. , and on the other side, you will find the Circuit Paul Ricard du Castellet, where you can take driving lessons and attend a motorsport competition.