{"id":12624,"date":"2025-09-23T14:34:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/grande-plage-la-ciotat\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T12:24:08","slug":"grande-plage-la-ciotat-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/grande-plage-la-ciotat-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Grande Plage (La Ciotat): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Located in the heart of the city, <strong>La Ciotat&#8217;s Grande Plage <\/strong>is one of the most popular beaches on the <strong>C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/strong>. Easy to access and bordered by the lively beach promenade, it&#8217;s sure to appeal to families. With its fine sand, calm waters and numerous facilities, it&#8217;s a must for sunbathing in a friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<p>Here are some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> for planning your <strong>visit to La Ciotat&#8217;s Grande Plage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/plage-grande-beach-la-ciotat.jpg\" alt=\"pLage-grande-plage-la-ciotat\" class=\"wp-image-12594\"\/><\/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>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 La Ciotat&#8217;s Grande Plage worth the effort?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Grande Plage is well worth a visit if you&#8217;re passing through La Ciotat! We appreciated its fine sand, making it particularly pleasant to sit back and soak up the sun. Its central location provides easy access to nearby caf\u00e9s, restaurants and shops, making it a convenient option for a full day at the seaside. You can swim in the shallow waters, ideal for families with children, or rent a pedalo or paddle for a little variety. While its success attracts crowds in high season, its friendly atmosphere and well-organized services make it a pleasant, accessible beach. It&#8217;s the perfect place for those looking for a mix of relaxation, comfort and waterside entertainment.<\/p>\n\n<p><em><br\/><\/em>It is one of <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful beaches in La Ciotat.<\/a>\n<\/strong>!<br\/>And one of the city&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n  <strong>city&#8217;s main attractions<\/strong>\n<\/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\/Plage-Grande\/i-srFMHch\/0\/Lx6dx63N4BRS2WvFMfsNDNrqgmkNcCWzDp79pRrbQ\/L\/Plage_Grande-L.jpg\" alt=\"Grande Plage (La Ciotat) - landscape\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beach type: sandy, supervised&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sand or no sand?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The beach floor is made of Claire-colored fine sand.<br\/>We loved dipping our toes in.<\/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-Grande\/i-NNvcDC5\/0\/KGNXsQH7zxr2DdV9wWkHwMQX93zkQ6fsQG6dSh9KL\/L\/Grande_plage-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Grande Plage (La Ciotat) - sand\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming conditions and supervision<\/h3>\n\n<p>The slope is gentle, and the beach is supervised in high season. Ideal conditions for children.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installations<\/h3>\n\n<p>Some sources indicate the presence of showers and toilets, but we didn&#8217;t see them.<\/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-Grande\/i-RJt4fDc\/0\/LRMKMN6JwchG6cQ2GWr2fZ78jX6DJ7DM5fW7dh967\/L\/Grande_plage-5-L.jpg\" alt=\"la ciotat beach\"\/><\/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 style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><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-9d6595d7 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\/><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\">Access to La Ciotat&#8217;s Grande Plage<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where&#8217;s the beach?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the city of La Ciotat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25min walk from downtown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close to Plage Lumi\u00e8re<\/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\/Ville\/i-Vsz5sfv\/0\/cc57e935\/L\/Promenade_bord_mer-L.jpg\" alt=\"Grande Plage (La Ciotat) - seafront promenade\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access by car and parking<\/h3>\n\n<p>Access by car is easy, but there is no dedicated parking. Parking is required along the avenue bordering the beach, so we recommend arriving early.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><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-9d6595d7 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 class=\"liste_voiture wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\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>Think of the<strong>complete insurance<\/strong> (some roads are tortuous 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-9d6595d7 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-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=PL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" 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\" 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\">Public transport access<\/h3>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the quickest and easiest way to get to La Ciotat&#8217;s Grande Plage! It is served by <strong>bus line 352<\/strong> of the agglomeration&#8217;s transport network, at the Grande Plage 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 style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><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-9d6595d7 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\">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-ou-dormir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels to stay in La Ciotat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Best restaurants (coming soon)<\/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\">La Ciotat&#8217;s most beautiful beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Tour de l&#8217;\u00cele-Verte (coming soon)<\/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\">Useful information<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dog<\/h3>\n\n<p>Dogs are not allowed on the beach.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced mobility access<\/h3>\n\n<p>Apart from a gradual slope down into the sand, there are no facilities for people with reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n<p>But the Plage Lumi\u00e8re, located near the Grande Plage, has been awarded the Tourisme &amp; Handicap label!<\/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-Grande\/i-9bM3wkx\/0\/LbKsPGDWwd5gQzg9W4S3r556ds9rS3TBDwbDhMSWd\/L\/Grande_plage-L.jpg\" alt=\"access ramp\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With children<\/h3>\n\n<p>The slope is gentle and ideal for a visit with children.<\/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-Grande\/i-cjzVNqs\/0\/L7PB48sFWcrmD8F2tnS9GZpW5NNhcGPVwh779mcSh\/L\/Grande_plage-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Grande Plage (La Ciotat) slope\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naturism<\/h3>\n\n<p>It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating out<\/h3>\n\n<p>There are a number of restaurants close to the beach, including La Paillote and La Farandole, both less than a 10-minute walk away.<\/p>\n\n<p>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\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Resto-Kitch-Cook\/i-KvPTwvg\/0\/CRHChbJGPpzPDtDN6bf9X9HPJW6dqtmjLRB5Mr4c7\/L\/Resto_Kitch_Cook_tartelette-L.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant Kitch &amp;amp; Cook\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restaurant Kitch &amp; Cook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels<\/h3>\n\n<p>You&#8217;re close to downtown La Ciotat. Here are our recommendations:<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><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-9d6595d7 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\"><strong>Option 1: Old port side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\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-9d6595d7 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\"><strong>Option 2: Beach side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">With sea views and direct access to beaches. We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\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\"><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-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color 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\" 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 style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><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 <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Provence<\/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-9d6595d7 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 style=\"font-size:14px\">The most beautiful landscapes in 30 photos (coming soon)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-provence-attractions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Provence<\/a><br\/>Most beautiful cities in Provence (coming soon)<br\/><a 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