Side Trips Around La Ciotat
Cassis
Cassis
Aix en Provence
Elegant town, dating from the Roman times located 30 minutes’ drive from Marseille. Nicknamed the city of a thousand fountains, it used to be the capitol of Provence. Renowned for its distinguished and aristocratic charm, its 17th century mansions, numerous museums and historic monuments. A very popular music festival is held here every July. Aix also has a choice of nice restaurants, stores and 2 cinemas showing films in original version.
Cinema Renoir
Every day (except Mon) le Marché Forville takes place behind the old port from 7am-1pm. It is one of the largest and most renowned market, for its choice of local produce, flowers, cheese and charcuterie counters and fish stalls. Every Mon, Forville also hosts a small antique flea market from 8am-6pm.
One of the most famous and trendiest casinos on the French Riviera. Full range of traditional gambling games including slot machines, along with a nice restaurant, lounge bar and private beach. Open daily noon-3am.
Tel: +33(0)497 063 690
www.lepalmbeach.com
Gem of a museum showcasing a renowned collection of American Impressionist art. Stroll through the historic gardens and tour the home of Florence Griswold, an art lover and philanthropist who opened her house to this group of artists. Open Tue-Sat, 10-5pm and Sun, 1-5pm.
Tel: (860) 434 5542
www.flogris.org
Scenic twelve-mile ride along the Connecticut River in a 1920’s steam locomotive. Excursions last about one hour. The same company offers river tours on the Becky Thatcher, a 70’ Mississippi-style riverboat. Open 7/7 from May to October.
Tel: (860) 767 0103
www.essexsteamtrain.com
Great museum located on the waterfront, at the foot of Main St, in a beautiful 19th century warehouse. Changing exhibits filled with art and artifacts keep the River’s maritime, economic and cultural history alive. Family-friendly. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Tel: (860) 767 8269
www.ctrivermuseum.org
Located at the end of South Water St, this interesting museum nestled in a lighthouse built in 1823 features exhibits relating to the area’s maritime past. Spectacular view of Long Island Sound from the top of the lighthouse. Open daily from 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-8pm.
Tel: (860) 535 1440
Working vineyard, producing award-winning European-style wines. Wine tasting available in a pleasant setting with a picnic area.
Tel: (860) 535 1222
Walk back in history thanks to America’s largest maritime museum, Mystic Seaport, a recreation of a 19th-century seafaring village spread out over 17 acres. Includes a living museum, depicting coastal life in 19th century New England, a waterfront featuring tall ships and historic vessels open for tours, a restoration shipyard, where shipwrights restore antique vessels using traditional methods and tools and a series of exhibits and galleries. Nice shops and restaurants on site. Plan to spend at least a half day or more to fully enjoy all the spectacular attractions.
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