Taxi Marseille → La Ciotat

La Ciotat holds a unique place in world history: it was here, in the Eden cinema (the oldest still-operating cinema in the world), that the Lumière brothers screened The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station in 1895, a founding moment of the seventh art. But La Ciotat is far more than a cinematic symbol. This coastal town nestled at the foot of the Bec de l'Aigle, a spectacular rocky promontory, offers an exceptional natural setting between the Figuerolles and Mugel calanques, the Mugel park classified as a remarkable garden, and the sandy town centre beaches. The former shipyards, converted into a maritime excellence hub and cultural space, bear witness to the city's industrial past. La Ciotat is also the birthplace of pétanque (the game was codified here in 1907) and hosts the annual Mondial La Marseillaise pétanque tournament. Marseillais come to La Ciotat for its less crowded beaches compared to Marseille's calanques, its seafood restaurants on the old port, and its easy-going atmosphere. A taxi is the simplest way for this short journey, especially in summer when parking in La Ciotat is a nightmare.