LES AMIS DES CALANQUES DE LA CIOTAT
Association offering guided tours of the calanques aboard a mini-cruise ...Read more
FIGUEROLLES COVE
Calanque de Figuerolles in La Ciotat, with a beach and a rich sea bed, with ...Read more
MARINE BASTIDE
Read moreBastide MARIN is a 17th-century manor house located in La Ciotat, Bouches-du-Rhône. This bastide, typical of the Aix-en-Provence and Marseille region, has been listed as a historic monument since 2013. It owes its name to one of La Ciotat's most famous families. Successive owners of the bastide, such as the MARIN, ABEILLE, PORTALIS and FABRE families, were ocean-going captains and shipowners who made their fortunes trading with the countries of the Levant. Since 2004, the "La Ciotat, il était une fois" association has been managing the restoration of the bastide and has created a Mediterranean Heritage Interpretation Center. Twice a week, the public is invited to take guided or self-guided tours. In addition, the association offers an annual cultural program including lectures, historical shows and natural heritage events. In 2021, Bastide Marin has been selected for the Heritage Lottery.