La Ciotat, between preserved coves and maritime history

Welcome to La Ciotat, a town between sea and hills, known for being the birthplace of cinema and the game of pétanque. With its picturesque old port, fine sandy beaches and spectacular coves, it is an ideal destination for a sunny getaway on the Mediterranean coast.

A historic center in the colors of Provence
Strolling through the old port of La Ciotat means diving into an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere. Lined with colorful facades and lively terraces, it is dominated by the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church, a 1895th-century building that bears witness to the city's rich maritime past. The city is also famous for having hosted the very first film screened by the Lumière brothers in XNUMX, at the Cinéma Eden, today the oldest cinema in the world still in operation.

Breathtaking natural landscapes
La Ciotat is the gateway to exceptional marine landscapes: the Calanques National Park, with its steep cliffs plunging into turquoise waters, the Figuerolles cove, with its astonishing rock formations,
Mugel, a botanical garden suspended facing the sea. To admire these wonders from the water, a boat trip allows you to explore the coast from a new angle.

Do not miss
The Route des Crêtes, a panoramic road between La Ciotat and Cassis offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.

A sunny kitchen
In La Ciotat, you can taste typical dishes from the south of France: fish soup, panisses (chickpea pancakes) and even bourride.

Where to sleep in La Ciotat?
Whether you are looking for unspoiled landscapes, maritime history or culinary pleasures, Contact Hôtels offers you comfortable establishments for a stay on the Mediterranean coast.