To visit
La Ciotat sets in the Provence region, on the Côte d’Azur, 30 minutes away from Marseille, Toulon and Aix-en-Provence. This small seaside resort has kept its authentic charm, making it a better place to live and to spend holiday. In La Ciotat, nature is omnipresent. The Calanques natural park, its cliffs drowned in azure and its steep paths offer breathtaking panoramas. Visit the Tourist Office to keep up to date with the latest news in La Ciotat, Click here
the Eden Theatre cinema
Built in 1889 and renovated identically in 2013, the Eden Theatre cinema,the oldest cinema in the world still in operation, has an art-house rated theater with “Heritage and Repertoire” and “Young Audience” labels. It entered the prestigious Guinness World Records in 2021.
The Calanques National Park
The Calanques National Park is a vast natural area that should not be missed. From Cassis, several routes are available for hiking. If you take the Route des Crêtes, you’ll reach the peaks of the Soubeyranes cliffs and enjoy an incredible panorama
The Ciotat Museum
The Ciotat Museum is an essential cultural spot where you can discover the entire history of La Ciotat. The museum features a vast collection of artifacts, showcasing everything from maritime history to shipyards and the invention of cinema, allowing you to explore La Ciotat through the ages. The museum is housed in a former neo-Renaissance hotel.
Cassis
Cassis, with a road winding through vineyards and pine forests, leads to the picturesque fishing village, featuring small streets and squares, a port with colorful boats, and welcoming terraces. The Route des Crêtes to the Cap Canaille offers breathtaking views of the bay.
La Guillaumière amusement park
La Guillaumière amusement park offers a fun-filled outdoor experience for both children and adults.
This venue features a variety of activities, including motorcycle tracks, electric cars, inflatable structures, and shaded terraces.
This venue features a variety of activities, including motorcycle tracks, electric cars, inflatable structures, and shaded terraces.
The organic market
The organic market in La Ciotat takes place every Saturday morning at the Old Port, bringing together local producers from the region in an atmosphere rich in colors and flavors. This small outdoor artisan market is perfect to find genuine local products of high quality.