This guide is completely independent , based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full. To really get a feel for La Ciotat and its atmosphere, take the time to stroll along the old port at different times of the day.
The area has retained its authenticity, with its fishing boats and numerous terraces all around. The old port is home to between and boats. These are low boats with colored stripes.
They first appeared in Marseille at the end of the 19th century, in the workshops of a carpenter of Italian origin. In addition to traditional fishing boats, the port also boasts a number of sailing boats. For example, Le Serena dates back to It was designed by architect Bill Luders.
Its length is It dates back to Impossible to miss as it dominates the port. We really appreciated its sober, elegant Romanesque architecture built between and And once inside, the sobriety is shaken by a series of 3 modern frescoes, a biblical interpretation by a local artist.
A quick but surprising visit. Read our article on the museum. To find out more about years of shipbuilding history, visit the museum. See museum news here. It must be fun to live in this city and watch the giant yachts being built as the weeks go by.
