{"id":4561,"date":"2023-10-21T11:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T09:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/que-faire-la-ciotat-visiter\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T20:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:37:56","slug":"best-things-to-do-la-ciotat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/","title":{"rendered":"15 best things to do in La Ciotat (+ photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sandy beaches, a picturesque old port, an almost wild island and colorful calanques… the town of La Ciotat is an excellent destination for a short break or an entire vacation.Here’s our guide to the must-do’s in La Ciotat<\/strong>, with lots of photos. It’s one of our favorite towns on the French Riviera<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

1. Old port and pointed boats<\/h2>\n\n
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To really get to grips with the city and its atmosphere, take the time to stroll along the old port. Here, the yachts aren’t 3 stories high, so you can discover a rather picturesque place, with the church standing proud. We love the atmosphere of the old port, which is why it’s one of our favorite towns on the C\u00f4te d’<\/a>Azur.<\/p>\n\n

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On the water, don’t miss the old riggings with the signs explaining their history, and a little further on, all these colorful low boats are traditional boats of the region: they’re called “les pointus”. These are fishing boats, and their appearance dates back to the end of the 19th century.On land, don’t miss the equatorial sundial and the statue of the fishing court.See our article dedicated to the old port of La Ciotat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

2. Waterfront promenade<\/h2>\n\n
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What we particularly appreciated about La Ciotat was the beautiful length of the bay. This makes for a long walk along the water’s edge and beaches.From the seaside promenade in La Ciotat, we enjoyed the unobstructed views, especially as we walked toward the town with Cap de l’Aigle at the far end. <\/p>\n\n

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It’s always quite surprising.The walk is more or less close to the sea, but always very pleasant.And at one end, you’ll find yourself around the charming harbor.<\/p>\n\n

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WHERE TO STAY IN La Ciotat<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Option 1: Old port side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the charm of the old town, the port and all the restaurants.We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n