La Ciotat

The delights of Provençal cuisine

Situated on the Mediterranean coast, La Ciotat has around 35 000 inhabitants and boasts some absolutely stunning coastal scenery. This Bouches-du-Rhône commune is bordered to the west by Cassis, to the north by Ceyreste and to the east by Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer. La Ciotat attracts tourists with its Mediterranean climate and incomparable living environment. Visitors come to discover, for example, the monumental Soubeyranes cliffs and the sumptuous Figurolles cove. During your stay in the south of France, you can also sample some of Provence's finest culinary specialities. Cod brandade and bouillabaisse are among the must-try recipes! Before lunch or dinner, whet your appetite by spreading a little tapenade, a kind of olive-based sauce that will leave you wanting more! To accompany the various dishes, Ciotadens are particularly fond of fougasse, a bread that can be topped with cheese, walnuts or bacon. Get ready to go on a diet when you return from your holidays in Provence! In fact, you won't be able to resist the many sweet treats such as chichi frégi, pompe à huile and black nougat.

The calanques and cultural activities in la Ciotat

Various structures bear witness to La Ciotat's very rich past. You'll have the chance to admire them as you stroll through the town centre. Take particular note of the Pénitents Bleus chapel and the Notre-Dame de la Garde chapel on the heights of the town. You'll also love the Place Zola, Place Sadi Carnot and Place Esquiros, the last of which was once the gateway to Cassis. The church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption is a favourite with churchgoers and history buffs alike, and boasts a number of treasures including superb stained-glass windows and a marble statue of Notre Dame de Bon Voyage. La Ciotat has many other secrets in store for you, including the Parc du Mugel and its calanque. You won't be disappointed by the sumptuous panoramas, and there are plenty of activities on offer. Around the Ile Verte, the seabed is particularly rich, so make the most of it and try your hand at diving! For even more thrills, we recommend flyboarding. Access to the small creeks along the coast is also easy by canoe.

Sites to discover around La Ciotat

When you stay in a holiday rental in La Ciotat, you'll find yourself just a few kilometres from the Phocaean city. There are plenty of sites to discover in Marseille! You'll love the view from the Notre Dame de la Garde basilica. A stroll along the Old Port and a visit to the Mucem are two other not-to-be-missed tourist attractions. Provence also has a number of lesser-known, but equally impressive, spots, such as the little port of Cassis. It is dotted with several top-quality restaurants serving the best culinary specialities of the Midi.