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One reaches this mount (584 m) which dominates the city, by one of the few cable-cars in the world situated by the seaside: during the ascent and over the cliff road , the view over Toulon and its harbour is magnificent. Prepared paths and play area..

From Cassis, head towards La Ciotat on the Route des Crêtes , dotted with panoramic viewpoints created to enjoy the mountains in the Cap Canaille massif, with spectacular cliffs (the highest in France) overlooking the sea. The word ‘‘canaille’’ come..

Climbing up from Ollioules through the terraced fields and scrubland towards the top of Gros Cerveau, there is a view over the knoll of Six-Fours Fort, Toulon’s Small Harbour, dominated by Mount Faron, and of Mount Caume which rises to 801m. The arid..

The highest point on the Cap Sicié Peninsula which stretches out from Sanary (318m), this chapel overlooks the cape and the sea from its steep height, providing a beautiful view from the Iles d’Hyères to the coves around Marseille. Many interesti..

Without a doubt one of the Mediterranean’s prettiest harbours, boasting the attractions of both the sea and the mountains. A boat trip is the perfect way to see Toulon’s military installations and the incredible sight of the town dominated by the mou..

The magnificent Marius-Escartefigue Corniche (coast road) provides the best overall view of Toulon’s harbours: the little harbour between Mourillon and La Seyne, the big harbour circumscribed to the south by the St-Mandrier Peninsula , and to th..

From the small fort that stands on the island you can see the Rocher de l’Aigle at its best angle, with its silhouette that calls to mind a bird of prey. Swimming, fishing, a picnic or a meal in the restaurant – perfect for a family day out.

This protected natural park can be explored via a waymarked path. Keen botanists will be enthused by oaks, mimosas, laurel trees, arbutus, herbs and myrtles. There is a lovely view over La Ciotat and around from the summit (150m).

Lovely view of the Île Verte from the calanque .

The peculiar rock formations (similar the Rocher du Capucin) and cliffs pierced with sharply ridged cavities lend this calanque plenty of personality.

The former monumental gate of the Arsenal opens onto this museum which traces the history of the port and presents a huge collection of marine models, figureheads and paintings, including Joseph Vernet's View of the Port .

This tour takes in (albeit from afar) the military installations and Vauban Docks, the commercial port, the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea, and the ex-shipyard of La Seyne with Balaguier Fort. But the best thing about this rath..

The Darse Vieille (old port) was created under Henri IV, and Vauban had the Darse Neuve (new port) dug between 1680 and 1700. Meanwhile, the arsenal had been decided by Richelieu. Today, the Darse Vieille is dedicated to passenger transport (Corsica,..

Situated in the old fort of Beaumont tower, this museum offers films, slide shows and a series of documents and objets which relate the American landing in Provence, in August 1944.

The coast along the harbour is occupied to a great extent by the naval air station and the schools for the Navy mechanics and Seals, a military domain that is closed off from the road by a wall. The beaches and residential areas are located on the si..

The pebble plage du Liouquet surrounded by reddish cliffs, on top of which grow pine forests, is reached by a path that is rather steep at first.

A mix of hotels, villas, restaurants and guingettes (open-air cafés) run along the edge of these gently sloping sandy beaches.

Rocks, sand, underwater slabs and Posidonia prairies are home to many types of fish. This marine park regulates fishing, diving and boats dropping anchor in an effort to protect the animals and plantlife.

It was in this palace built by Auguste Lumière that his son Louis astounded local notables in 1895 with his projection of The arrival of a train at La Ciotat station , which heralded the birth of cinema.

This museum in the former town hall houses souvenirs and documents relating to La Ciotat’s maritime past.