La Ciotat

On the coast almost mid-way between Marseille and Toulon, La Ciotat has a powerful naval tradition and bags of history to celebrate. Below is our full town guide to this lively and varied holiday resort. Click here to read about La Ciotat's beaches and calanques, here for a peek into its rich cinematic heritage and here for a ride along the sensational route des Crêtes between La Ciotat and Cassis.

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La Ciotat Old PortOnce an industrial port, La Ciotat has brilliantly reinvented itself as a tourist destination. Today it's one of the liveliest and least spoiled resorts along this stretch of the coast.

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