Overview
La Ciotat sits halfway between Marseille and Toulon on the French Riviera. Once a major shipbuilding centre, it is now a pleasant resort town with a historic old quarter and access to beautiful calanques (rocky Mediterranean coves).
Architecture · Beach · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
5G coverage available from all French carriers as of July 2023.
Culture
Eden Théâtre claims to be the world's oldest working cinema, opened 1889.
History
Lumière Brothers filmed pioneering movies here in 1895, including the famous train arrival scene.
Money
France uses euros (€). Cash payment required for ferry to Île Verte.
Transport
The train station is located 4.5 km north of town; local buses connect to the centre and to Ceyreste. The bus station is centrally located near the Tourist Office.