La Ciotat

The Bouches du Rhone Departement - Population : 36,044 inh.

 puce 35 km. east of Marseille on highway A50.

La Ciotat All along the coast for more than 20 km La Ciotat and the sea have been closely linked since ancient times.
In the west, this city has fabulous calanques and the highest maritime cliffs of Europe, with its highest point: Cap Canaille (394m).
La Ciotat, calanque and small beach
To the east there is the Gulf d'Amour with its many sand beaches and a boating port with 850 moorings.
There are also many restaurants and hotels that live up to the reputation of the most beautiful of seaside resorts.
La Ciotat, typical Provence boats
The old city and its monuments testify to its rich historical past.
In 1895 the Lumieres brothers made their first moving picture: A train arriving at the Ciotat station.
La Ciotat, the Lumieres brothers
The oldest movie theatre in the world still exists; it is in the Eden Theatre of Ciotat that the first public showing was held.
The audience was completely astonished to see on the screen a train rushing in their direction.
La Ciotat, village and boats
La Ciotat will charm you with its old picturesque fishing port, its beautiful 17th c. houses around the port and its Mediterranean atmosphere.
Don't hesitate to go up the Route des Cretes where you will discover an exceptional view of the whole bay.
La Ciotat, town hall
You should also take a walk in the Mugel Park and all along the trails admire the wonderful Mediterranean vegetation, and at the top the bird's eye view of the city, the bay and the Green Islands.
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puce What to see:

The old Hotel de Ville (1864) wich is now the Ciotaden Museum (local and marine
history of Ciotat).
17th c. church. The churches of the blue and black penitents,
Notre Dame de la Garde Chapel (1610).
Eden Theater (1889).

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puce Leisure activities:

All water sports and scuba diving, boating, excursions in the calanques. Green Island.
Walks. Hiking.
Climbing and speleology.
Tennis. Mountain biking. Swimming pool.
Cinema. Exhibitions. Casino.

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Campings

Camping La Baie des Anges
3* campsite in a large 10ha park 3 km from the sea and a superb beach. Aquatic park, swimming pool, paddling pool, tennis. Bar Restaurant. Air-conditioned mobile home rentals and apartments with terrace.
Close to the sea or a lakeCottages - mobile homes rentingAqua ParkHeated Swiming poolKid ClubGrocery storeEntertainmentRestaurantWIFIAccess for disabledPets accepted under conditionsTennis courthorseback riding
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240 Number of plots/292 Number of mobile homes

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puce Accommodation:


Hotels.
Holiday rentals.
Campsites.

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puce Neighbouring towns and villages:

Roquefort la Bédoule (10 km), Cassis (11 km), Saint Cyr sur Mer (11 km) and Cuges les Pins (21 km).


La Ciotat, bell tower La Ciotat, town hall La Ciotat, street and restaurants

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