La Ciotat is in Bouches-du-Rhône.
La Ciotat is in the middle between Marseille and Toulon. A former shipbuilding centre, now it is a nice resort. It is often associated with Lumière Brothers and their first films.
- Office de Tourisme, Quai Ganteaume (near the Old Harbour, +33 4 42 08 61 32. Summer: M-Sa 09:00-20:00, Su and holidays 10:00-13:00; winter M-Sa 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00.
Office de Tourisme, Quai Ganteaume (near the Old Harbour, +33 4 42 08 61 32. Summer: M-Sa 09:00-20:00, Su and holidays 10:00-13:00; winter M-Sa 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00.
- Vieux Port.
- Vieille Ville. There are some notable buildings are rue Adolph Abeille and the rue des Poilus.
- Church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption. Built in the 17th century.
- Chapelle des Pénitents Bleus, Boulevard Anatole France. Hosts temporary exhibitions.
- Eden Théâtre, Boulevard Georges Clémenceau, +33 4 42 83 89 05. Opened 16 June 1889, perhaps the oldest working cinema theatre in the world.
- Musée Ciotaden, 1, quai Ganteaume, +33 4 42 71 40 99. 1 Jul-31 Aug: W-M 16:00-19:00; 1 Sep-30 Jun: W-M 15:00-18:00. Adults €3.5, accompanied children free up to 12 years.
- Covered Market, place Evariste-Gras. A restored building of a former market, now hosts a Cinema Frères Lumière (Lumière Brothers cinema). There is also a nice square and a small street on its NW side.
Vieux Port.
Vieille Ville. There are some notable buildings are rue Adolph Abeille and the rue des Poilus.
Church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption. Built in the 17th century.
Chapelle des Pénitents Bleus, Boulevard Anatole France. Hosts temporary exhibitions.
Eden Théâtre, Boulevard Georges Clémenceau, +33 4 42 83 89 05. Opened 16 June 1889, perhaps the oldest working cinema theatre in the world.
Musée Ciotaden, 1, quai Ganteaume, +33 4 42 71 40 99. 1 Jul-31 Aug: W-M 16:00-19:00; 1 Sep-30 Jun: W-M 15:00-18:00. Adults €3.5, accompanied children free up to 12 years.
Covered Market, place Evariste-Gras. A restored building of a former market, now hosts a Cinema Frères Lumière (Lumière Brothers cinema). There is also a nice square and a small street on its NW side.
- Parc du Mugel, +33 4 42 08 61 32. 1 Apr- 30 Sep: 08:00 to 20:00; 1 Oct-31 Mar: 09:00-18:00. It is a municipal park and botanical garden. The park is listed among the Notable Gardens of France. There are also some nice trails leading to calanques (characteristic coves) — well worth exploring. free.
- L'Ile Verte. Between April and October there is a ferry service to the island.
Parc du Mugel, +33 4 42 08 61 32. 1 Apr- 30 Sep: 08:00 to 20:00; 1 Oct-31 Mar: 09:00-18:00. It is a municipal park and botanical garden. The park is listed among the Notable Gardens of France. There are also some nice trails leading to calanques (characteristic coves) — well worth exploring. free.
L'Ile Verte. Between April and October there is a ferry service to the island.
- Le Napoleon, 31, Quai Francois Mitterrand (Vieux Port, +33 4 42 82 37 03. simple, but reasonably good food, presumably Corsican.
- La Tete d'Ail, 13, Boulevard Anatole France, +33 4 42 36 99 20. "Head of garlic" -- nice food with a bit of creativity.
Le Napoleon, 31, Quai Francois Mitterrand (Vieux Port, +33 4 42 82 37 03. simple, but reasonably good food, presumably Corsican.
La Tete d'Ail, 13, Boulevard Anatole France, +33 4 42 36 99 20. "Head of garlic" -- nice food with a bit of creativity.