{"id":11390,"date":"2024-04-30T21:18:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T19:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/route-des-cretes-cap-canaille-cassis\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T12:56:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T10:56:35","slug":"route-cretes-cap-canaille-cassis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/route-cretes-cap-canaille-cassis\/","title":{"rendered":"Route des Cr\u00eates and Cap Canaille (Cassis): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Route des Cr\u00eates is a spectacular route winding along the limestone cliffs between Cassis and La Ciotat. You&#8217;ll discover <strong>breathtaking panoramas <\/strong>of the Mediterranean Sea, rock formations and Provencal flora. This picturesque road is one of the <strong>most beautiful on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;<\/strong>Azur.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> for planning your route along the <strong>Route des Cr\u00eates between Cassis and La Ciotat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/route-des-cretes-road-cap-canaille-cassis.jpeg\" alt=\"route-cretes-cap-canaille-cassis\" class=\"wp-image-11367\"\/><\/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 the Route des Cr\u00eates worth the effort?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without a doubt! The D141, more commonly known as the &#8220;Route des Cr\u00eates&#8221;, criss-crosses the peaks of the Soubeyranes cliffs.<br\/>We loved admiring the nature and magnificent landscapes that surround it. This panoramic route between Cassis and La Ciotat offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, beaches and cliffs. It&#8217;s a great way to discover the wild beauty of Provence.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Route des Cr\u00eates is an itinerary not to be missed if you&#8217;re visiting the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur! In fact, it&#8217;s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cote-azur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">must-do activities on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-85gjvp6\/0\/FJrXzt8XbvPvKGVCqXXJDVd6jXgDQhc28Z5QpDQ45\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-25-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the top of Cap Canaille<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to discover the <strong>Route des Cr\u00eates and its<\/strong> breathtaking <strong>scenery<\/strong>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cassis-l36948\/cassis-visite-privee-cap-canaille-et-route-des-cretes-t472940\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your private tour now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can see<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breathtaking views of the Mediterranean<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All along the Route des Cr\u00eates, you can admire breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. We loved watching the crystal-clear waters in shades of deep blue and turquoise.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-kHk4n9h\/0\/Dvrzfjv7dRjdS6pRZ7RPntHMznp4Kjz3BVh6vW3HS\/L\/Route_Cretes-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The steep cliffs and rocky capes offer unique views of the calanques and beaches. We enjoyed discovering landscapes and towns from the majestic heights of the Route des Cr\u00eates.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-58hHMbT\/0\/xXTB4PPWfzT6PGVHG6DNRbFvspkLNs262JgQnqjL\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The famous Cap Canaille<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight of the Route des Cr\u00eates is the majestic Cap Canaille! We learned that, at 363m, it is the highest sea cliff in Europe! The view from the summit is breathtaking! You can admire the Bay of Cassis, the calanques, the Mediterranean Sea and even the Riou archipelago.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-5rK34Hj\/0\/w6L7TcQVj5qVcw2Xb96vbhDtwNxbhRLhLmM6NnCC\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-26-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\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\">The cliffs of Cassis<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our trip, we couldn&#8217;t miss the Cassis cliffs. They are one of the natural jewels of the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur. From the Route des Cr\u00eates, you can contemplate them from different angles.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-P4PTr4j\/0\/D3dBTh43mtSxNkLCt4WXgbKCkSJznk3VjsvppXFgG\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-19-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We enjoyed the views of these impressive rock formations. The cliffs stretch for several kilometers, from Cap Canaille to the calanques. Their varied colors and shapes, from dazzling white to dark gray, ochre and reddish hues, really appealed to us.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-DH82tVB\/0\/C8pLbLMqQpQbqJnnDmzQpfpsP5667f8LmkqB7FX2b\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-18-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can admire them from the road, but also from the town of Cassis, which they elegantly overlook. These limestone cliffs, sculpted by erosion over the millennia, are an unforgettable souvenir of our stay in Provence.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-9cB7wtq\/0\/D9JrhB2Q3wwDqKnC5phs2wjbw2BzTRp43jtZNbjtk\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-7-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calanques National Park<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the way, you can admire part of the Parc National des Calanques. The Route des Cr\u00eates does not directly cross the Parc National des Calanques, but runs along part of its boundary. We enjoyed watching the scenery from the many vantage points overlooking the calanques and the park.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-hDZFZcL\/0\/FKvLBHZZdL7Hk93wwjqRhBc4vNQ7GkT8rxtb4GNr2\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-8-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your eyes wide! You might even spot the national park&#8217;s emblematic calanques, such as Port-Miou and Port-Pin. We also recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-calanques-boat-cassis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visiting the Parc National des Calanques by boat<\/a>. If you like walking, we loved the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/randonnee-calanques-port-miou-port-pin-cassis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calanques de Port-Miou and Port-Pin hikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-3SjjgMP\/0\/CkZBs6H4RP3BWTRRkrzJNm3ZQvkmPW37B7srGfkw8\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Plage de l&#8217;Ar\u00e8ne<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our Route des Cr\u00eates tour, we really enjoyed watching the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/plage-arene-beach-cassis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plage de l&#8217;Ar\u00e8ne<\/a> from the top of Cap Canaille. It was like visiting it a second time, but from the same vantage point we&#8217;d admired so much on the beach.<br\/>We recommend that you take the time to observe this beach, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-cassis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful in Cassis<\/a>. Its long stretch of white sand, crystal-clear water and lush vegetation won us over.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-RrVRsdj\/0\/8dHBsP9kJRxNfdCMkMzqkRbjtmtwgmM8nZ4MN5Td\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-12-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\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\">Cassis<\/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 has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa\">\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 <\/strong>: Around Bestouan beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">More peace and quiet between the calanques and the city<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Les Roches Blanches<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/des-roches-blanches.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Le Jardin d&#8217;Emile<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-jardin-d-emile.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\/Cassis\/Hotels\/n-zGH4rR\/Hotel-Les-Roches-Blanches\/i-TFfbfmr\/0\/d10fc112\/L\/cassis-hotel-roches-blanches-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Les Roches Blanches\" 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 has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa\">\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: <\/strong>Downtown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Close to restaurants and activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel HPC<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hpc-suites.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Eden<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ha-tel-de-france-maguy.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\/Cassis\/Hotels\/n-zGH4rR\/H%C3%B4tel-Eden\/i-xGhDFgX\/0\/8da0bd32\/L\/cassis-hoteleden-piscineetjacuzzi-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Eden\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-cassis-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Cassis<\/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=-1416912&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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical scrubland vegetation<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Route des Cr\u00eates is also a great way to see the varied landscapes of the Parc National des Calanques. For example, we recognized forests of Aleppo pine and holm oak.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-BptwDWP\/0\/CVVVTRxj2BBMFdLBshLdKRCfwMwspRzc2kWnsxbpG\/L\/Route_Cretes-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, you can&#8217;t miss the typical vegetation of southern France: garrigue and maquis. These are short, compact plant formations that often appear very dense. They are composed mainly of robust shrubs and bushes capable of withstanding drought. You can take a closer look at them in the botanical garden at <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/plage-calanque-du-mugel-beach-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plage du Mugel in La Ciotat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-KtdF8CN\/0\/DLhrNgspfjzMWCBm3FnTpCnft2mrn2Rww5CqhWzLz\/L\/Route_Cretes-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the rock formations that punctuate this sunny flora are an integral part of the landscape. We enjoyed observing the different colors of the rock.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Riou archipelago<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We enjoyed watching the Riou Archipelago from the high cliffs. These islands in the Parc National des Calanques are a major refuge for flora and many seabirds.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-rrF4Gnn\/0\/D2qzNBgwSXX87FXSsnPnktJN4SndFgJT2HTXgNGvd\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-17-L.jpg\" alt=\"archipelago riou islands\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the Route des Cr\u00eates, you can see the white limestone rocks that characterize the region&#8217;s relief.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cassis from above<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last stage of our Route des Cr\u00eates journey offered us a majestic view of Cassis. We enjoyed discovering the city this way. Keep your eyes peeled for beaches, typical Provencal houses and even vineyards!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This road is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cassis-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best attractions around Cassis<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-FVFD96z\/0\/C4m4VDCHwkQTXNzN8rxv2qgF8Z7tQSzp9bMX2hz6W\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-23-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cassis\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route des Cr\u00eates in Provence: how to get there<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the Route des Cr\u00eates?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This magnificent 17km road links Cassis to the Bay of La Ciotat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 30min of non-stop driving to link the 2 towns <em>via<\/em> this route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a map of the main towns on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur to help you find your way around:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Map-best-towns-cities-cote-azur-1024x683.png\" alt=\"map best cities cote azur\" class=\"wp-image-4409\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Main cities on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We didn&#8217;t notice any particular difficulties on the Route des Cr\u00eates. It&#8217;s winding, but driving it is not difficult! So don&#8217;t worry. Whatever your vehicle or driving experience, you can take this route without any worries.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-R8NNqPj\/0\/C8NxGr2BTQbFXGLVVjpk56pFrBPt5zcX8fFSFLF2G\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-10-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f7efff;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\" style=\"padding-top:10px\"><span>HAVE FUN<\/span> WITH THESE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">activities <\/span> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Great kayak trips in:  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/saint-tropez-l518\/saint-tropez-experience-en-kayak-dans-la-reserve-de-ramatuelle-t410562\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Saint-Tropez<\/a> to the Ramatuelle reserve<br\/>From<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cassis-l36948\/cassis-excursion-en-kayak-de-mer-dans-le-parc-national-des-calanques-t385834\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cassis<\/a> to the Calanques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/france\/cannes\/helicopter-tours\/shared-panoramic-helicopter-flight-over-the-french-riviera-from-cannes\/11147?_cid=867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Helicopter flight<\/a> from Cannes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nice-l314\/depuis-nice-transport-ar-en-bateau-vers-saint-tropez-t34024\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Shuttle service along the coast<\/a> between Nice and Saint-Tropez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Bike tours: eBike in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nice-l314\/nice-tour-panoramique-de-la-cote-d-azur-en-e-bike-t211986\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Nice<\/a> &#8211; Mountain biking in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/france\/cannes\/mountain-bike\/electric-mountain-bike-ride-through-the-red-rocks-of-the-esterel-massif\/15425?_cid=867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Esterel massif<\/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\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Activite\/i-tvdDL7m\/0\/e08efae7\/S\/kayak_calanque_cassis-S.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking on the C&#xF4;te d'Azur\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:319px;height:303px\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting the Route des Cr\u00eates: useful tips<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Route des Cr\u00eates can be covered in around 30min if you don&#8217;t stop off. However, we advise you to allow at least 1 hour if you wish to enjoy the viewpoints, stop to admire the scenery etc. That&#8217;s the beauty of this magnificent itinerary!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-qhdTZjh\/0\/FgS95bwzMrqq8Lf6bD7Rb9mrdxdWwbf2vt3dDrBcX\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-24-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best moment<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Route des Cr\u00eates is open all year round, with a few exceptions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When it&#8217;s <strong>very windy, the road is closed<\/strong>. So don&#8217;t forget to check the weather forecast before planning your route. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Ouverture-Fermeture-Cr%C3%AAtes-Cassis\/100071205723928\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of course, we advise you to plan a visit on a<strong> fine-weather day<\/strong>. The journey will be more pleasant, but above all you&#8217;ll be able to admire the scenery more clearly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We also recommend taking the route <strong>early in the day<\/strong>. Indeed, parking spaces at viewpoints are not very large. Parking will be easier if you avoid the crowds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note that from April 28 to September 29, 2024, the Route des Cr\u00eates will be <strong>pedestrian-only every Sunday<\/strong>. So plan to go another day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-LRzzBPN\/0\/p6dcRVdB4fLCZ6Vw3pmFL5ZNVc5kPC83DcC7Czg3\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direction of visit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no set direction for the Route des Cr\u00eates. You can leave Cassis for the bay of La Ciotat and vice versa. We sailed from La Ciotat to Cassis and really enjoyed the experience.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Route-Cretes\/i-c3kRMc8\/0\/C2wNkCQdvfnn2Mdz8b52pcqjXfvHz5ghsLMgrPrKZ\/L\/route%20des%20cretes-L.jpg\" alt=\"Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating out<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Route des Cr\u00eates links the towns of Cassis and La Ciotat. Two towns that are home to some very fine restaurants. Depending on your point of departure and the time you choose to cover the route, you can enjoy a meal before or afterwards in one of these 2 destinations. We&#8217;ve tested the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-la-ciotat-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best restaurants in La Ciotat<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-cassis-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finest tables in Cassis<\/a>! You&#8217;re spoilt for choice!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/Restaurants\/n-2MxVRT\/Belles-Canailles\/i-4gDbdWq\/0\/Db9w8TnT5hmTb9zhcg49HFdWhzGdSP8Rff985jgPD\/L\/restaurant-belles-canailles-L.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant Les Belles Canailles, Cassis\" style=\"width:703px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restaurant Les Belles Canailles, Cassis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"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;\">PLAN YOUR TRIP TO THE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inspiration<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-landscapes-cote-azur-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful landscapes in 30 photos<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cote-azur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best beaches on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/islands-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful islands<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/hidden-gems-cote-azur-secret-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret places<\/a><\/p>\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\/Antibes\/n-mKVLR5\/Port-Ponteil\/i-38NGtcB\/0\/f2464217\/S\/plage_ponteil_vue-S.jpg\" alt=\"Antibes and the mountains\" 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">How to Make the Most of Your Trip to the French Riviera<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-provence\/\">Rent a car in Provence<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nice-airport-station\/\">Nice<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cannes-station\/\">Cannes<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-marseille-airport-station\/\">Marseille<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-aix-provence-station\/\">Aix-en-Provence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-cote-azur-5-days-itinerary-french-riviera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-cote-azur-one-week-itinerary-french-riviera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/10-days-cote-azur-itinerary-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 days<\/a><br\/>Weekend ideas: best-of &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-romantic-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/unusual-weekend-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a><\/p>\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\/Nice\/n-wSXLpq\/Gare\/i-b5C5b9P\/0\/d153a796\/S\/gare-tgv-nice-train-S.jpg\" alt=\"Nice train station\" 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=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to stay<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/where-to-stay-cote-azur-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-cote-azur-5-star-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best luxury hotels on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beachfront-hotels-cote-azur-seaside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels by the sea<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-boutique-hotels-cote-azur-charm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best boutique-hotels<\/a><\/p>\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\/Nice\/H&#xF4;tels\/n-vLRxMK\/H&#xF4;tel-Anantara-Plaza-Nice\/i-2LsgGht\/1\/4997b805\/S\/Hotel-Anantara-Plaza-Nice-vue-mer-terrasse-restaurant-S.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-nice-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Nice<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cannes-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Cannes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-antibes-france-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Antibes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-monaco-visit\/\">Best things to do in Monaco<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saint-tropez-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saint-Tropez<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cassis-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Cassis<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/\">Best things to do in La Ciotat<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-eze-visit\/\">Village of \u00c8ze<\/a><\/p>\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\/Antibes\/n-mKVLR5\/Port-dAntibes\/i-nX9XG8L\/0\/feace0c9\/S\/nomade-port-antibes-S.jpg\" alt=\"ramparts Antibes\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/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\/\" 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