Residence-hotel with 76 studio and 2 bedrooms apartments all equipped with kitchen and dining area. Wi-Fi, AC, Cable TV. Located on the Vieux Port, within walking distance from the shipyards. Ideal for crew extended stays.
Tel: +33(0)4 42 70 70 80
www.parkandsuites.com
3001 Route des Hauts du Camp 83330 Le Castellet
5 star hotel, part of the renowned ‘Relais and Châteaux’ group, located between Le Castellet and La Cadiere d’Azur, just a few km inland and W from La Ciotat. Sophisticated setting on several acres bordered by pine trees, architectural mix of Italian palace and Provencal country house with an oriental flair. 34 rooms and 14 suites. Indoor and outdoor heated pools, gym, Turkish bath, tennis courts, 6 hole golf course and beauty salon. Home of the acclaimed Michelin starred in-house restaurant the Monte Cristo
Le Monde de Sophie
57 Bd de la Republique 13600 La Ciotat
Women and men hair salon with a good reputation. Open nonstop Tue-Sat, 9am-7pm.
Tel: +33(0)4 42 03 56 51
Moda Capelli
Centre Commercial l’Aurore 13600 La Ciotat
Women and men, open nonstop 9am-7pm. Good reviews. Friendly atmosphere and welcoming owner Franck. Closed Sun-Mon.
Tel : +33(0)4 42 83 25 24
Gersende is a talented licensed massage therapist offering Californian, Swedish, Balinese or hot stone massages, as well as foot reflexology, Shiatsu and Reiki. Use of organic oils. Available on board or in villas. Fluent in English, very attentive and friendly.
Cell: +33(0)6 32 27 71 25
Part of the renowned Hotel Berard, located in the beautiful Provencal village of La Cadiere d’Azur (close to La Ciotat). Luxurious and refined surrounding, inspired by the Roman Baths. Tailored treatments such as balneotherapy, aromatherapy, wide range of massages and beauty care. Use of Carita and Decleor products. Treatment packages are available. Closed Wed pm.
Tel: +(33) 494 901 143
Fax: +(33) 494 900 194
The whole region is a great place for road or mountain biking.
La Route des Crêtes: Quiet (especially off season) and steep scenic road of 15km long between La Ciotat and Cassis. A local favorite. Ride your bike directly from the shipyards towards the Vieux Port and then just follow the quiet road along the coast.
Bike District: Great bike shop located 94 Av de la Sarriette, offering sale, maintenance and repair of all types of bikes.
Tel: +33(0)4 42 01 72 48
Rock climbers come to the region from all over Europe (and perhaps even further) to scale the white cliffs of the Calanques. See Marseille chapter for more info.
Expenature is a renowned climbing, hiking, sea kayaking and mountain bike school offering a whole range of tours and options in the region. They have a team of fully licensed and insured instructors.
Office located 5 Rue Compas in La Ciotat.
Tel : +33(0)4 42 83 64 46
Contact is Romuald: +33(0)6 80 74 40 99
www.expenature.fr
Body Gym
12 Bd Michelet 13600 La Ciotat
Highly popular gym located within walking distance from the shipyard. Good selection of machines and equipment; variety of classes. Les Mills method. Certified instructors. Personal trainer can be organized. Accommodating for transient customers.
Tel: +33(0)4 42 83 40 23
Licensed yoga instructor and charismatic Yvana offers very popular Hatha Yoga classes. She is also a licensed massage therapist. Rave reviews.
Excellent general practitioner/homeopath. Good English. Very competent, attentive and friendly.
Tel : +33(0)4 42 08 29 60
1 Rue Joseph Badelon 13600 La Ciotat
A favorite general practitioner for English speaking patients. Will come on board, after hours or during weekends if necessary. Competent and friendly.
Tel: +33(0)4 42 08 53 62/ Cell: +33(0)6 60 06 61 61
Certified physiotherapist osteopath and chinese medecine practitioner
also a certified massage therapist. Can come onboard or in villas.
Tel : +33(0)6 68 62 02 12
[email protected]
Coast Guard (Cross Med)
Maritime emergency number for the French Med
Tel: +33(0)4 94 61 16 16
La Ciotat Police
59 Av Victor Giraud
Tel: +33(0)4 42 18 67 30 or 17
Fire Dept
Av Emile Bodin
Tel: +33(0)4 42 08 18 18 or 18
Courteous English and Italian spoken taxi with a 7 seats van.
[email protected]
Cell : +33(0)6 75 01 78 21
Very nice, reliable and accommodating gentleman. Audi A6 that can accommodate up to 4 people. Available on request 24/7. English and Italian speaking.
Tel: +33(0)6 60 73 27 04
[email protected]
Richard 7 seats van. Available 24/7. Very flexible and courteous.
Cell : +33(0)6 50 95 21 73
[email protected]
Total 3200 berths • 10 for 30m+ yachts • Stone and wood docks • Max LOA 100m •Max width 15m • Max draft 6.5m • Power 63 & up to 250 amps 3 phase • Water • Wi-Fi • Fuel dock • Pump out • Mail & package hold • Heads & showers • VHF 09
Quai Berry, Iles du Frioul
13001 Marseille
Total 750 berths • 3 for 30m+ • Concrete docks • Max LOA 45m • Max draft 6m • Power up to 63 amps • Water • Fuel dock • Heads & showers • VHF 09
Marina located on one of the gorgeous and tiny Frioul Islands, just 3 miles from Marseille. A perfect site for nature lovers, renowned for its diving sites. Dockmaster is Luc Vegler.
Tel: +33(0)4 91 99 76 01 or 02
Fax: +33(0)4 91 99 76 03
Excellent Israeli restaurant located close to the Vieux Port, offering authentic, fresh and delicious Middle Eastern cuisine. Great vegan options. Pleasant setting, terrace. Kosher, lunch & dinner. Closed Fri night and Sat all day.
Tel:+33(0) 4 91 36 04 93
www.aufalafel.com
Unique and awesome: Kosher and dairy/meat free bakery/patisserie/tearoom offering a large choice of breads, sophisticated patisseries and viennoiseries (croissant, pain aux chocolats etc)… Also salads, pizzas, vegie burgers, crepes, etc…Delicious vegan treats (try the chocolate filled crepe!) and pastries. Seating area. Open Sun-Thur from 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-5pm. Closed on Sat.
Tel: +33(0)4 91 42 65 33
Quaint coffee shop, close to the Vieux Port and the Opera. Great choice of freshly grounded coffees and teas to go. Outside seating. Open 8:30am-7pm. Closed Sun.
www.cafesdebout.com
Tel: +33(0)4 91 33 00 12
Bakery/patisserie/tearoom offering a large choice of specialty breads, sophisticated vegan patisseries and viennoiseries (croissant, pain aux chocolats etc)… Also a tearoom with a seating area, serving salads, vegan burgers etc… Everything is Kosher. Open Sun-Thur from 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-4pm. Closed on Sat.
Tel: +33(0)4 91 42 65 33