{"id":11379,"date":"2024-04-30T11:59:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T09:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/plage-saint-jean-la-ciotat\/"},"modified":"2024-05-02T10:00:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T08:00:54","slug":"plage-saint-jean-beach-la-ciotat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/plage-saint-jean-beach-la-ciotat\/","title":{"rendered":"Plage Saint-Jean (La Ciotat): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown La Ciotat? The <strong>charming Plage<\/strong> Saint-Jean, a little out of the way and <strong>generally not very busy<\/strong>, is ideal. It offers a <strong>beautiful view<\/strong> of the city and the shipyard gantries.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to <strong>Plage Saint-Jean in La Ciotat<\/strong>, on the <strong>C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/plage_saint_Jean-beach-la-ciotat-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"plage saint jean la ciotat\" class=\"wp-image-11327\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Plage Saint-Jean worth it?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, it&#8217;s a beautiful beach and well worth a visit. We liked the fact that it was atypical of other beaches in the region. Its large rocky beaches will appeal to those who like to bask in the sun without the inconvenience of sand. The water is transparent, so if you like snorkeling, this is the ideal beach!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This beach is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">places to visit in La Ciotat<\/a> during your stay.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Saint-Jean\/i-xrkccFS\/0\/CFkBtjt4g6t4t389C3p9t4BGFfNJ82gRVDsjwctWQ\/L\/la-ciotat-plage-saint-jean-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Saint-Jean (La Ciotat)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type of beach<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sand or no sand?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won&#8217;t find any sand. This beach is almost entirely made up of large, flat rocks. We found them ideal for a nap! Part of the beach is also adorned with small flat pebbles. The same ones you&#8217;ll find in the water.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Saint-Jean\/i-jXCDwZH\/0\/xcPHMrB7SXd8vqcBJq95HvF49TstfWm5TT2CvG38\/L\/plage_saint_Jean-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Saint-Jean (La Ciotat)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming conditions and supervision<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beach is unsupervised. Indeed, it&#8217;s more like a small cove sheltered from houses than a classic beach.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installations<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We didn&#8217;t see any showers or toilets on the beach.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Saint-Jean\/i-X5xf44c\/0\/DzXJ5S7Tdj9tF6G57jjvr4Mv6SQkvSgpXjjxZVNn\/L\/plage_saint_Jean-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Saint-Jean (La Ciotat)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plage Saint-Jean in La Ciotat: how to get there<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Plage Saint-Jean?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the city of La Ciotat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 minutes by car from La Ciotat&#8217;s Old Port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To the east of the city, in Baie de la Vierge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Saint-Jean\/i-XwCv75b\/0\/LLPhNMfHVMtHHwkwqTc8vNxtGpQSsVbmhX5x7VdZ\/L\/plage_saint_Jean-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Saint-Jean (La Ciotat)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access by car and parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a 10-minute walk from the nearest parking lot to the beach. It is located at 6 Impasse des Vieux Moulins in La Ciotat.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TPS FOR RENTING YOUR CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nProvence<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png 421w, https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-provence\/\">See our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access from town or parking lot<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the city center, we recommend you opt for the car or public transport. In fact, the beach is more than a 45-minute walk away.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the parking lot, take Avenue Saint-Jean. The access road to the beach is opposite the school, near the hotel. Note that this path is not the most pleasant, but the reward is at the end of the road!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Saint-Jean\/i-M4vVxwj\/0\/FM9cMBKHF4vZcr6kZP25xQwTvShPVMv2xSnQbJKNh\/L\/plage_saint_Jean-6-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Saint-Jean (La Ciotat)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public transport access<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saint-Jean Beach is served by the <strong>40, 70and200<\/strong> <strong>bus routes<\/strong> of the local transport network, at the Saint-Jean La Poste stop.<br\/>To plan your itinerary, we invite you to consult the official website of the public transport network <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciotabus.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">La Ciotat<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in La Ciotat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotels-la-ciotat-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Hotels to Stay at in La Ciotat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-la-ciotat-where-eat-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Most Beautiful Beaches in La Ciotat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-ile-verte-la-ciotat-things-to-do\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tour of \u00cele-Verte<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/beach-calanque-figuerolles-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calanques de Figuerolles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Ville\/i-FdR572k\/0\/7e3a0d98\/M\/La_Ciotat_port-1-M.jpg\" alt=\"La Ciotat\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:319px;height:303px\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special features<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dog<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dogs are welcome on La Ciotat&#8217;s Plage Saint-Jean!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced mobility access<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no facilities for disabled access.<br\/>In addition, the access road has stairs.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Saint-Jean\/i-HHnSQ8F\/0\/n8QS7QVVRPTmMQXP2WN9N6pZ6tNtL4htTCZVvdqC\/L\/la-ciotat-plage-saint-jean-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Saint-Jean (La Ciotat)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With children<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the pebble beach, the slope entering the water is very gentle. However, we do not recommend setting up on flat rocks. Children can get hurt if they fall. What&#8217;s more, rocks in the water can be slippery.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Saint-Jean\/i-3xrQ62c\/0\/RjXLPgs6DXmSMtDMrxCcD6X2Z3CmQbxnRGtNSf43\/L\/plage_saint_Jean-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Saint-Jean (La Ciotat)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naturism<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naturism is not permitted in this cove. La Ciotat&#8217;s only naturist beach is Plage du Liouquet.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating out<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a number of restaurants close to the beach, including Le Nautique and Le Grand Large, both about a 10-minute walk away.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otherwise, we recommend returning to the city center. La Ciotat is home to some very fine restaurants. We&#8217;ve rounded up our favorites in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-la-ciotat-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article dedicated to the city&#8217;s best restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Resto-Beau-Moqueur\/i-tZJCwNw\/0\/FNvNZnnbMLnM9KHxcXQQTDKpxbPJb8HKvbzhTdHzF\/L\/resto_beau_moqueur-L.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant Le beau Moqueur La Ciotat\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restaurant Le beau Moqueur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Ciotat is an ideal place to spend the night. Located near <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cassis-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cassis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bandol<\/a>, it&#8217;s easy to get around Provence and discover all the jewels of the C\u00f4te-d&#8217;Azur.<br\/>Here are our recommendations for your stay:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">La Ciotat<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 1: Old port side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Enjoy the charm of the old town, the port and all the restaurants.<br\/>We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Best Western Vieux-Port Hotel <\/strong>with rooftop pool &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-londres-menton.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Hotel-Best-Western-Premier-Vieux-Port\/i-m63tjMx\/0\/c2cb9f38\/S\/Hotel_best_western_port_piscine-S.jpg\" alt=\"Best Western Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 2: Beach side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">With sea views and direct access to beaches. We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Aparthotel A Deux Pas de L&#8217;Eau<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/a-deux-pas-de-l-39-eau.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Rose Th\u00e9<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/rose-the-la-ciotat.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Hotels-Facades\/i-Gjkkrnd\/0\/4b2b13ff\/S\/Hotel_Rose_the-S.jpg\" alt=\"Rose Th&#xE9; Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotels-la-ciotat-where-stay\/\">See our reviews of the best hotels in La Ciotat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1435362&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2319618&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all available accommodations  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/morgane-mazelier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-kx84ZJX\/0\/FgG3Lb9Xx2HBStC6R3PNXZZNj2Vvkx9vZBxQFL7NJ\/L\/morgane-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE WROTE THE ARTICLE \n <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Morgane<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown La Ciotat? The charming Plage Saint-Jean, a little out of the way and generally not very busy, is ideal. It offers a beautiful view of the city and the shipyard gantries. 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