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Situated 600m from the centre of the picturesque Provencal village of Ceyreste, 3.5 km from the sea and within easy reach of LA CIOTAT. La Ciotat is a charming seaside resort on the Côte d''Azur, between beaches and rocky inlets, in a bay, backed by the Bec de l''Aigle and Cape Canaille, facing the sea. La Ciotat benefits from an exceptional natural surrounding: the highest cliffs in Europe, beautiful long sandy beaches, the rocky inlets of Mugel and Figuerolles, Ile Ver, to mention a few. 15 km from Cassis, 18 km from St Cyr.

Environment : Country setting with the views of the village 600m away and some sea views. Sandy beach of St Jean 3.5 km.

PLACES TO VISIT:
La Ciotat. 5 km. Delightful seaside resort with excellent beach, fabulous rocky inlets, old picturesque fishing port and great Mediterranean atmosphere.
Cassis. 15 km. Chic seaside resort at the foot of the tall Cap Canaille cliff, with picturesque fishing port lined with attractive traditional pastel painted buildings and plenty of cafes and restaurants.
Aubagne. 20 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of Â"Jean de Florette fame.
Bandol. 20 km. Family seaside resort tucked in a cove between La Ciotat and Toulon. A vibrant harbour packed with fine shops and restaurants as well as a casino. Also renowned for its vineyards producing some of the best wines on the coast.

THINGS TO DO:
Expenature, La Ciotat. 5 km. Tree top adventure park, Sea Kayaking, Climbing, Orienteering, Mountain Biking and plenty more! Make your own adventure! Half a day and full day sessions available as well as 2+ day courses.
Ok Corral, Cuges les Pins. 15 km. Theme park. Far Western village in a pine forest with over 40 attractions. Thrills and fun guaranteed.
Karting Indoor Provence and Laser Games Megazone, Aubagne. 20 km. Multi leisure centre with karting (for both children aged 7+, and adults), mini-motos (adults only), laser games, games room (video games, table football, air hockey, etc.). Great indoor fun, whatever the weather.
Golf Country Club de la Salette, Marseille. 25 km. Golf course. 18 holes/9 holes Par 71/27 - 5824m/680m. A unique and privileged location in the sunny hills described by the famous French writer Pagnol.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Sanary sur Mer. 30 km. Delighftul seaside resort with picturesque quay, colourful houses, lively streets and terraces shaded by palm trees. Beautiful views from its 16th century Chapel Notre Dame de Pitié, over the coast and the small islands that lie offshore.
Marseille. 35 km. Second largest city in France, cosmopolitan and exuberant, renowned for its picturesque old port and Bouillabaisse (a tomato based soup with a multitude of different fish and shellfish).
Aix en Provence. 50 km. Stunningly beautiful and vibrant city, distinctively Provencal, with sunny squares filled with cafes, broad avenues lined with gigantic plane trees and tempting restaurants, and a substantial historical centre with elegant shops and attractive houses.
Hyères. 60 km. Attractive seaside resort with walled and medieval centre, once the favourite summer resort of celebrities, some of the intellectual elite and the rich. The town and its peninsula have almost 40 km of pristine sand beaches and rocky inlets to offer.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (1 hr), Avignon (90mn).