she says of the Sud region that it is “her favourite place in the world”
Clara Luciani has more than once drawn her inspiration from her roots
Take a little tour of the places in the Sud region which have marked her life and music
where she spent the first years of her childhood
At the time she lived in an old fisherman’s house
just next to the Ferrières Beach and the Baussengue canal
When she thinks about the town where she was born and which is nicknamed “the Venice of Provence”
the singer remembers her walks along the Saint-Sébastien canal or the Etang de Berre
her primary school years at the Ecole Primaire Jean Jaurès
she moved with her family to Septèmes-les-Vallons
those years at the college in Bouc-Bel-Air conjure up a more difficult period
but one which was to become an inspiration for her future songs
she came back to sing at the top of her voice at the Théâtre des Salins de Martigues
for her first time in front of the local public and the people who saw her grow up
Even though her songs are mostly autobiographical
Clara Luciani doesn’t explicitly mention the Sud region in her lyrics
the young singer wanted to find a name which would pay homage to her Provencal origin
and it was while she was contemplating the Montagne Sainte-Victoire from the Aix-en-Provence train station that she got the idea of giving its name as the title of her album
A year after the release of Sainte-Victoire
she was given an award at the Victoires de la Musique in the “Révélation scène” category in 2019
and in the “Artiste féminine” category in 2020
After having inspired Cézanne and Clara Luciani
will the Sainte-Victoire cast its spell on you too
Several walks and hikes are there to explore this little mountain
but you’ll have the entire satisfaction of an incredible view over the Pays d’Aix
To shoot the clip of one of her flagship songs entitled “Le reste” from her second album “Cœur” written during the pandemic
Clara Luciani and her team chose the streets of Sanary-sur-Mer
The video clip is a sun-kissed ode to the South: You can see her walking along the town’s shopping streets
dancing in Jean-Georges’ hair salon (he actually exists)
wandering along the wharves of the little harbour on market day
dancing in front of the Art Nouveau facade of the ABC cinema… and ending her day on the Portissol beach
a spot in which is really picturesque and where it’s easy to swim
sunbathe on the fine sand or just have a drink
If you want to know more about Clara Luciani
we recommend the documentary “Ça commence comme ça” which follows the singer over more than 2 years
from the recording of her second album during her concert at l’Accor Arena to her awards in the Victoires de la Musique
Clara Luciani even lent her voice to the documentary “Il était une fois Marseille”
in which she embodies the Mediterranean city which tells its own story
The plethora of pristine shores makes it hard to choose – be it Calvi
we’ve selected 19 of the best beaches in the South of France you’ll long to be on
superyachts and Breton stripes are optional
You’ll see why this area is home to some of the best beaches in France. Plus for more inspiration, see our edit of the best beaches in Europe
rainbow-bright shuttered houses and flower-fringed markets are alluring on their own – it’s a must-visit even without the added beach attraction
Though the French Riviera has many pebble beaches
Plage des Marinieres ups the sandy shores game with its flour-soft sands
The beach has curves in all the right places: it’s a crescent of sand that sweeps around cobalt waves
is perched atop a hill and affords sublime views of Cap Ferrat and the Cote d’Azur – go for a sundowner to remember
a half-moon bay near St Raphaël (a mere 15-minute drive) is a spectacular destination on the French Riviera coastline
The bay itself is cloaked in greenery and rimmed by hills and secret creeks making it feel like a secretly-special part of the region away from the hordes
But Plage du Camp Long has long been a favourite beach in the South of France
Its natural asset is its breathtaking forest-clad beach under the shadows of the Esterel mountains
After spending time at this blissed-out beach bounty
head back to the seaside city of Saint-Raphaël for haute cuisine on the sparkling marina
It’s not a place for the vertiginous as hiking this lofty area can be a challenge for some
Astonishing En Vau is a hike with a memorable view of deep emerald waters and mighty
It’s one for Dora (the Explorer) and to experience the sheer beauty of the Calanques rather than idling by the sea – it’s your future screensaver
Saint-Jean-Cap-FerratPaloma Beach on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat – named after Paloma Picasso
who spent time with her family in the tranquil
tucked-away spot – has always been considered one of the French Riviera’s most captivating beaches
Nestled deep within greenery in a breathtaking location
Paloma is the best place for pure relaxation
Have time out on the beach where the rich and famous have been known to escape to
and exclusivity reigns: a section of these special sands is reserved for private guests only
fine pebble beach and unreal coastal views
this is the place to hang out and people-watch
keeping the kids busy while you gaze at the gleaming yachts on the water
CorsicaThe French island of Corsica is frequently voted a top beach destination
it boasts an impressive 200 beaches – a blend of quieter
lesser-known adult havens and a selection of more boisterous family sands
Plage de Calvi’s pure white whisper of sand is four miles long and a little bit of heaven
with its soft granules ripe for sandcastles and sultry simmering waves – aquatic pursuits are the order of the day
there are ample restaurants and cafes set back off the shores
Rating all of Corsica’s beaches would be a wonderful assignment you might not want to return from
Show off your Breton stripes at the ritzy beach clubs facing the turquoise waters
or take the Picasso trail – a ravishing 5km walking route covering his creative inspiration that hugs the rugged coast
and an amble around the local markets or a lingering lunch stop is essential
And Pampelonne Beach is the beach that gets the press
Bridget Bardot’s famed hangout and 40th birthday location is everything you’d imagine it to be: unapologetically ravishing
the talcum-powder-soft sands and deep blue ocean are near perfection
A Bardot bikini is optional; there’s also a nudist section for those who want to sample the great outdoors
so go off-peak for more space and breezy sea air
This gorgeous isle is ideal for escaping the masses and switching off – the Bali Hai-style island is the best advert for a beachy paradise
There is a magical mix of soft sandy sweeps and dramatic hiking trails
Notre Dame is one of the best beaches on which to lounge
tree-fringed stretch of beach feels far removed from the mainland
and – a note to snorkellers – the aqua waters are teeming with technicolour fish
Beach days couldn’t get better – bring supplies
La Croix ValmerYou have to access the white sands of Sylvabelle via quite a steep rocky set of steps
you’re likely to find a place for your towel
the sea clear – not so unusual for the area
But what is unusual is the absence of commerce: no music
So bring lunch and a book and soak up the sun's rays
Port-VendresThis calm curve of a bay doesn’t have the golden sand of nearby Argelès-sur-Mer
But it has a magnificent view of the Albères and a rich (and highly protected) sea life that makes for wonderful snorkelling
The Classified Site of the Cove of Paulilles makes for a fascinating detour
or embark on a guided tour before a seaside supper in the charming town of Banyuls-sur-Mer
the peninsula owned almost entirely by Carla Bruni’s family
Secure a sun lounger at buzzy Club Tropicana
where neither the sunbeds nor the drinks are free
Sanary-sur-MerThe Provençal harbour of Sanary is worth a visit in itself – it’s a lovely example of simple coastal living
dotted with fish restaurants and smaller boats
the beach dominates this natural bay west of Toulon – posidonia (a natural sea grass) is allowed to encroach on the sand
which makes for a very natural environment and sparkly clean sea
There are some concessions to man: a diving board and steps allow visitors to plunge into the sea at its deepest point
and showers are provided for those exiting the bay
meaning it’s great for non-swimmers and pebbly underfoot
Théoule-sur-MerThe stretch of coastline between Saint-Raphaël and Cannes is quite extraordinary – with russet beaches backed by red rocks that look more like they’re from Mars than the Côte d'Azur
This area has been much colonised by the hotel industry
Don’t expect white sand – the Pointe de l’Aiguille beach is pebbly and dotted with large boulders
and it takes a walk along a rocky path to get to it
From here you get great views of Cannes and the passing gin palaces sailing the Med
The craggy shore shouldering the beach is a challenge for the intrepid to go rock diving straight into the limpid water
or look out for the little snack boat that pulls up in high season
CollioureA secluded beach off the beaten track at the foot of the Pyrenees
with completely transparent waters for snorkelling around the rocks and peaceful swimming alongside abundant fish
the sea here is so clear that you can stand knee-deep in the water and watch them glide past
with unpretentious seafood and Catalan dishes
It’s a short walk from the pretty Catalonian harbour of Collioure
an 18th-century fortress built on the unspoilt coast
a stone's throw from the resort town of Théoule-sur-Mer
In-the-know sun-worshippers descend on the beach year after year
looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the glitzy port towns along this coast – and word's catching on
Pack a picnic and prepare to lay a towel down on the public beach
exploring the nooks and crannies of the jagged
clear waters and lots of space (around a kilometre) of sand make this one of Porquerolles' best sunbathing spots
Dig your toes in the sand and paddle along the shore in the morning before exploring all the island has to offer
especially if you're only visiting for the day
If you're after a spot of beach-hopping
shuffle back towards the main road before heading onto Plage du Lequin
Plage de la Baleine offers a sweeping swathe of sand that families adore
putting parents' minds at ease during long days of baking under the sun
while public toilets and showers mean there's no trekking back to the hotel on sandy missions
Walk in from one of the local towns or communes
or use nearby parking services if you're heading in from further afield – Montpellier is the largest nearby city
you'll find the smaller sandy spots of Plage de la Corniche and Plage du Lazaret
from which a rocky jetty extends into the azure water
dust off and enjoy a drink in one of the bars
where sea-facing set-ups are ideal people-watching territory
Nice local Chloe Braithwaite finds respite from the summer crowds of the Cote d'Azur in the sleepy towns that surround France’s oldest city
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In the peak of summer, Nice, like many of the major towns along the French Riviera, is rather full. Not as full as Paris or Barcelona
but enough that finding a bare patch of pebble along the city’s famous Baie des Anges is just this side of frustrating
People hustle onto the tram by the city’s Old Town
sweaty bodies cramming into every available space
while visitors from out of town – not realising reservations are essentially obligatory – stand in queues surrounding restaurant terraces
sighing loudly in hopes of pity from the harried wait staff
I adore the city year-round; its sunny disposition and famously colourful facades will always be charming to me
but when friends ask when they should stop by
I always say this is a town best visited in spring or autumn
and the cafes and bars that line the narrow
labyrinthine streets can spare a seat for me
However, the lesser-known shores by Marseille are perfect for summer. The trick is in finding those charmingly quiet fishing village-esque towns that are off-radar for many non-French visitors
This sweeping stretch of the Mediterranean feels forgotten
despite attracting a host of creatives and intellectuals over the years
languid mornings or hikes spent chasing the sun along those rough-hewn seaside paths the French call les sentiers du littoral
these tiny towns offer all the charm and wealth of the Riviera without the crowds – or the price tag
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while Old Town plays host to boutique shops and local artisans
La Ciotat is also the birthplace of pétanque
The town borders the Calanques National Park, easily distinguishable from the Calanques of Cassis and Marseille by their distinctive red rock formations
Calanques Mugel and Petit Mugel are a short walk from the edge of town
with small beaches nestled between rocky cliffs
is the less popular Calanque de Figuerolles
overlooked by local institution hotel-restaurant Chez Tania
It’s the perfect Robinson Crusoe-style lookout to watch the sun go down
Picture-perfect Cassis is as pretty as a postcard
Not to be confused with the liqueur of the same name
Cassis is often overlooked by visitors in favour of Marseille or Aix-en-Provence
Nestled in a small valley between Cap Canaille and the Calanques
Cassis features the typical colourful facades so well known along the Mediterranean and is a lovely alternative entryway to the Calanques National Park
it’s the town’s wine that’s been having a moment
Wine from Cassis enjoys its own AOC (appellations d’origine contrôlée – a protected product
and is often described as delicate and elegant – floral
fruity and a little bit herby – thanks to the terroir called garrigue in southern French: that particular shrubby
limestone soil so common in this part of the country
when the Nazis were stripping anti-Reich intellectuals of their citizenship
the tiny Sanary-sur-Mer played host to a number of influential exiles
Thomas Mann and Sybille Bedford counted themselves among the locals – as did Huxley
where he penned his wildly successful Brave New World in 1931
As such, diving and water sports are popular activities in Sanary-sur-Mer, so while in town visit the Frederic Dumas Museum dedicated to diving
The city’s port is recognised as one of the most typical ports along the Mediterranean
filled with traditional Provençal boats called pointus – a few of which are over a century old
playing host to Aldous and Maria Huxley prior to their move to Sanary-sur-Mer
Marlon Brando was snapped in the port with his then-fiancee
there are many: Grand Vallat Beach is a favourite among locals with palms and an open horizon
well sheltered from the harsh winds of the Mistral
Like Cassis, Bandol also enjoys an AOC for its wines, especially reds and rosés made with the Mourvèdre varietal, a grape said to be difficult to grow. No trip to the town is complete without visiting a few of the nearby vineyards; there are around 60 just outside town. For those without a car, the Bandol Wine Cellar showcases local producers
Once one of Queen Victoria’s winter getaways, the medieval village of Hyères also attracted the likes of F Scott Fitzgerald, Picasso, Dalí and Tolstoy over the years. The old town is centred around Place Massillon, where Saint-Blaise Chapel, built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, dominates the space, surrounded by little cafes. Noailles Villa
a contemporary art gallery and the host of the annual Festival of Fashion
is home to a permanent exhibition of avant-garde artists from the 1920s to the 1960s (think Cocteau
while perched on the hill overlooking the city are the ruins of the Hyères Castle
Old salt marshes are home to over 300 species of birds (including flamingos)
or the Golden Islands – comprising Porquerolles
and Ile du Levant – are accessible via ferry and perfect for hikers and cyclists
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Tuula Rampont is thrilled to have found her own slice of “la belle vie” and loves sharing the best of what living in France has to offer
and Antibes remain top picks for a tour of the French Riviera
I’ve come to appreciate more off-the-beaten-track places
Many are less than a 20-minute drive from our home near Toulon in southeastern France
These are famously less-crowded spots with room to spread out your beach towel and enjoy the slow rhythms of Provençal life
Where flip-flops are just as welcome as Chanel slingbacks
and where locals are just as comfortable with Michelin-star dining as sharing crusty baguettes and thick slabs of Camembert while watching the sun dip below the Mediterranean
nothing tops a visit to Sanary-sur-Mer… one of the prettiest seaside towns in all the region
and an increasingly popular retirement destination
has an incredible farmer’s market along the port
which was crowned the most beautiful market in all of France in 2018
Almost the entire city is pedestrian-friendly
spending your vacation (or scouting trip) entirely on foot is one of the simple pleasures of French life
Here is a beginner’s guide to some of the top things to do in charming Sanary
which could fill out a weekend or simply add to a day-time itinerary
This market is undeniably one of the top attractions of the town
If you’re in Sanary on market day (Wednesday) you’re in for a real treat
The market takes up about two city blocks and you’ll find everything from seasonal produce to rosé wine-tasting to Provençal tablecloths
to locally-sourced oil olives and hand cut raviolis
only it’s about a fourth of the size and mainly focused on local foodstuffs
don’t forget to bring your camera… It's an amazing visual feast
When the sun is shining on the colorful port of Sanary
there’s nothing like a nice walk (after your market stop) to soak up the South-of-France atmosphere
We usually stop at Bar du Sport for a café au lait and croissant break… and when the spring and summer months arrive
there are several artisanal gelato shops that serve “exotic” flavors like orange blossom
A picnic is not only a good way to watch the sailboats skirt in and of Sanary’s bay
You can easily pick up what you need at the market or at local bakeries near the port
We’ve spent many weekends enjoying cheese and ham quiches bought at Patisserie Avy bakery with a selection of French pastries to cap off our seaside lunch
the beach adjacent to Sanary is called Bonnegrace and is a well-known spot for spring and summer picnics
you’ll get to witness the south’s answer to surfing… at about two feet high
the waves aren’t a lot to write home about
A nice alternative to a picnic is eating at one of the crêperies along the port
I tend to go traditional and order a savory crêpe myself
but a great “southern” experience is ordering a big bucket of moules-frites (mussels and fries) washed down with a few crisp glasses of rosé
and La Suffrene are a few of our favorite local wineries
but my favorite moules-frites combo is white wine in a seasoned cream sauce
You’ll discover everything from kitchen tools and gourmet goodies to handcrafted silver jewelry and designer handbags
a walk through the multi-colored streets just behind the port is a relaxing way to discover the city
There are a lot of jumping off points to visit the well-known islands off of Sanary’s coast: Embiez island and Bendor island
Known as the Paul Ricard islands from the famous Pastis (anise liquor) maker who purchased the pair
which span from Sanary to the resort town of Bandol
There are numerous tour operators along the port, and you can check with the tourist office for more information
there lies a boutique hotel complex if you’d like to turn your visit into an overnight affair
festivals… I really love these events as it’s a great way to rub elbows with the locals and also learn more about Provençal traditions
The Chocolate & Wine festival and History and Traditions weekend (both in autumn) and the Fête des Voiles
celebrating the traditional pointus boats—colorful wooden sailboats that give the port its classic French Riviera look—are just a few of the selections
Of course, the real showstopper is the annual rosé wine festival, Just Rosé
you’ll find around 70 different wineries set up along the port and around the historic center of town
A €15 ($16) ticket gets you access to all of the stands—with a commemorative tasting wine glass—over a three-day period
Activities for the kids are offered as well as the presentation of a “gourmet village” for further tastings
you’ll likely to find an impromptu antique-fair taking place many weekends near the market—another great place to pick up some French souvenirs from your travels
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Sanary is a cool coastal spot on the French Riviera near Toulon
MorningOn the southern French coast between Toulon and Marseille, Sanary-sur-Mer has always been a popular destination for boat-lovers and beach-goers and last year its market was voted the most beautiful in France
Smoke from the roasting chickens spreads over the stalls of olives, lavender honey and trays of pickled garlic and on to the giant swordfish and tuna on the tiny metal counters on the harbour. I join the queue for cade
baked in the food truck’s wood-fired furnace
which has been a tradition in Sanary for more than 200 years
During summer weekends, owners of the town’s hundred or so pointus, brightly painted wooden fishing boats, take people for free tours of the harbour and surrounding waters. It is organised by the Association des Pointus de Sanary
He helps me into his boat and I see a tattoo of a kraken poking out from under his T-shirt sleeve
He tips his seafaring leather hat and we’re off towards the rust-coloured coastline
View image in fullscreenPointus taking passengers along the Sanary coast
Photograph: Jon Bryant“I named the boat Serenità [serenity]
which is my philosophy on life,” says Jean Luc
I used to have a motorised dinghy but I prefer the authenticity of the pointu
They were fishermen’s boats so are very stable: they had to go out in all weathers.” Jean-Luc’s pointu has a lovingly varnished teak deck and dates from the 1970s but others in the harbour were built in the early 1900s
“In December they cover the boats in fairy lights.”
The walk to Portissol beach takes around 15 minutes
up the steep Montée de l’Oratoire to Notre-Dame de Pitié
The chapel was founded in 1560 and looked after by hermits who lit warning fires if there were Barbary pirates
View image in fullscreenPortissol beach. Photograph: AlamyAt the top of the hill is the Villa Baobab
home of the late scuba-diving pioneer and underwater film-maker Jacques Cousteau
who ended up in Sanary after fleeing the Nazis along with members of the German and Austrian literary scene
Portissol beach fills up early but is then abandoned at lunchtime as sunbathers head for the nearest beach restaurant
leaving a waffle pattern of towels on the grainy sand
“We saw you on the boat this morning!” They look at each other and laugh
‘Look at him gripping the sides!’” The Mistral wind can make things very choppy in Sanary-sur-Mer
a walkway at the side of the beach where there’s a seawater lagoon reserved for children practising snorkelling
a diving zone where buoyant adolescents are leaping backwards into the sea
At the far end of the rocks is a cove where the smokers
none of whom are allowed on the main plage
View image in fullscreenLuna Penn, left, and Axel Zoellin from Ô Petit Monde. Photograph: Jon BryantPortissol has a thick hemline of washed-up Neptune grass between sand and sea. “It’s illegal to remove it now,” explains Axel Zoellin, who works at the beach restaurant Ô Petit Monde
“It gets very busy here as the beach is sheltered from the wind and popular with families
We prefer to go swimming in the rocky creeks along the coast.”
The trendy restaurant is a cabin of modern furniture and driftwood
with live music on Sundays and five guestrooms upstairs
View image in fullscreenHôtel de la TourSanary’s 21m-high stone watchtower is the emblem of the town and stood there
from the middle of the 13th century until 1507 when local inhabitants were allowed to build homes attached to its base
It stays open until 9.30pm on summer weekends
so I climb up the stone stairs and ladders to its terrace
Dinner is at Hôtel de la Tour which has been run by the Mercier family since 1936
I have the fish soup and monkfish medallions but every other table has ordered the poisson en croûte de sel
a whole sea bass baked inside a mound of salt
Waiters crack open the salt crust with wooden mallets and ladle away the crystals
a theatrical excavation that serves two to three
My wife looks up from her scampi and we decide to be braver next time
View image in fullscreenSanary’s summer night market
the night market is coming to an end and a street performer finishes with Charles Trenet’s La Mer under the harbour’s palm trees
I take the late-night trip on the Sanary Explorer
whose underwater lights pick up the moray eels phytoplankton and wake up any fish who’d already turned in for the night in the Neptune grass
Hôtel de la Tour has doubles from €88 B&B; its restaurant serves a two-course lunchtime formule for €24
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Our first spring in France
my husband and I made our way up the coast
taking in the sites and dipping our toes into the world-renowned charm and elegance
these world-famous Côte d'Azur destinations are simply amazing
But we found that they were missing a bit of the calm South-of-France lifestyle that we'd dreamed of finding
We wanted nothing more than to sit outside a portside bistro
and perhaps finish off the day with a siesta on the beach
a bit of far niente—the art of doing nothing at all
It turned out that we had to look no further than our own backyard
After living nearly 10 years in the Provence/Côte d'Azur region
the beach town of Sanary-sur-Mer remains our hands-down favorite place to visit and is arguably the best beach town on the French Riviera
This picture-perfect town lies between the busy maritime city of Toulon and the resort community of Bandol—famous for its rosé wines
A short 10-minute drive off the main A50 autoroute (freeway)
which winds its way down the coast to Marseille
is tucked away along a quiet port lined with sailboats and small fishing trawlers
Although you feel miles away from the hustle and bustle of modern life
you have quick access to local amenities like shops
is its gourmet lifestyle and community spirit
The town is one of the top retirement destinations in the area
You can opt for anything from a savory crêpe and a chilled glass of rosé
La P'tite Cour delivers exquisite gourmet dinners that we still talk about weeks later
Our last visit included eggplant stuffed with brousse (Corsican cheese)
and was topped off by an equally fantastic dessert: crème brûlée flavored with lavender
It is indeed some of the best food the region has to offer
you'll find locals getting an early start at the outdoor market
Sanary's weekly Provençal market was designated Le Plus Beau Marché de France (The Most Beautiful Market in France) in 2018
This was a televised competition put on by the TF1 channel in France—the equivalent of ABC or NBC television networks in the USA
it was a pretty big deal and speaks to the amazing quality of the products on display
Aside from locally sourced fruits and vegetables
and the freshest catch-of-the-day from Sanary's fisherman
Part of the success of the market is due to the community spirit of residents and the town mayor
Since Sanary is highly-focused on quality of life
everyone tends to get involved in local initiatives
It's almost impossible to count the events and activities taking place during the year
Sanary has its own art scene with several small galleries and the Théatre Galli which hosts plays
There are multiple music festivals throughout the year
and arguably the town's best-known event is the Just Rosé wine festival which takes place every May
If you happen to visit on any given weekend
you might also be treated to an open-air flea market (brocante)
Grape harvest celebrations are big in the fall months
Residents join in the myriad clubs and associations on offer: book clubs
Different arts and crafts workshops are offered as well
Whether a casual visitor or a permanent resident
Sanary-sur-Mer provides the best of Southern France living in one of the most picturesque settings on the Côte d'Azur
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Three people have been found dead in the rubble of a collapsed building in southern France
The three-story residential block came crashing down overnight on Tuesday in the coastal town of Sanary-sur-Mer near Toulon
A woman and her baby -- thought to be 18 months old -- were pulled out alive and have been hospitalised
Three other people also suffered minor injuries
One man was initially declared dead as firefighters continued to search for two missing residents
French authorities confirmed they had recovered two more bodies
The blast -- thought to be as a result of a gas problem -- took place around 3:50 am and was heard several kilometres away
"The causes are not known at the moment," said the local fire brigade and the Var prefecture
"There was a smell of gas [when we arrived at the scene] but we can't say more because there is a police investigation underway."
The last deadliest building collapse in southeastern France occurred in Marseille in November 2018
when two buildings collapsed in the city centre
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as we did not leave our homes to find a new country to live in
We did not leave our country of our own free will..
Thus reflected Berthold Brecht on his flight from Germany in February 1933
similar to that of other German intellectuals in the wake of Hitler's rise to power in January that year
A photograph portrays a handsome man donning a fine sports suit
with an adorable girl wearing a dress typical for the period
the relaxed air of a family holiday in a summer vacation town about them
The year is 1934; the place – Sanary-sur-mer
a Mediterranean coastal town on the French Riviera
The individuals in the photograph are Mario Stahl and Judith Kerr
the two shared Brecht's fate: they were forced refugees – German Jews and opponents of the Nazi regime that were condemned and expelled from German society
many of the exiles passed through Zurich and Paris
They met as brothers in fate – not just as intellectuals
but also as former Berliners who shared a common language
an artist born in 1908 and a student of Käthe Kollwitz and Emil Orlik
documented these meetings with his delicate pencil
Intellectuals from the literary and theatrical circles
artists –every one of them influential and prominent in their forte
at a crossroads demanding a decision: where to now
They first found safe harbor in the countries bordering Germany; however
many continued on in search of calmer shores
Those depicted in the drawings are a faithful reflection of the meandering journeys of many
only two of the wanderers perished in the Holocaust (Paul Morgan and Theodor Wolff)
a mere handful set their sights on Eretz Israel (Else Lasker-Schüler
Hermann Vallentin) or Britain (Sybille Binder
Lucie Mannheim); the majority settled down in two scenic coastal towns
Many of those who managed to obtain US visas (Marianne Oswald
Felix Bressart and Albert Bassermann) joined the diverse community of Pacific Palisades
a pastoral town in the mountains with a vista of the Pacific Ocean
established a gathering place and a dwelling
Of those German-speaking exiles remaining in Europe
most directed their steps to the coastal town in the French Riviera
a drawing of his living quarters speaks of a very modest existence
appropriate to the hard times that had befallen him
Stahl gradually gained renown as a painter
leaving behind a set of drawings dating back to the time of his escape from Nazi Germany
as Mario chose not to share stories and memories from the time of the Holocaust
Stahl's proposal to donate his father's drawings to Yad Vashem was enthusiastically welcomed
as this collection of drawings sheds light on a unique group: they were people of distinction
who did not share the cruel fate of European Jewry in general
they stand witness to the rich culture that was annihilated with the murder of their brethren – an unfathomable loss to human civilization
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this landmark 67-room hotel was a hotspot in its heyday because of the unbeatable beachside location
and it remains one of the best bets for toes-in-the-sand bronzing and dining
Modern rooms are deeply comfortable and the spa has many toning sea-water treatments year-round
which was recently awarded a Michelin star
innovative dishes might include sweetbreads with algae butter
Address: 25 Boulevard Louis Lumière,83150 Bandol, FranceWebsite: thalazur.frPrice: Doubles from about £215
at the end of stone steps leading to a small cove near La Ciotat
is a quirky mix of wild splendour and playful Robinson Crusoe-spirited hospitality
Rooms range from apartments with kitchens to tiny Spartan spaces for die-hard Med trekkers
locals flock to Chez Tania restaurant to watch the pink-orange reflections in the sea while sharing platters of antipasti
followed by scallops and risotto with sea urchin
Address: Calanque de Figuerolles, 13600 La Ciotat, FranceTelephone: +33 4 42 08 25 94Website: figuerolles.comPrice: Doubles from about £105
The Restaurant at La Calanque de FiguerollesAlice GaoLES ROCHES BLANCHESGorgeously restored by architect Monika Kappel
this multi-level Cassis gem is set in a grove of windswept umbrella pines
Luminous Art Deco rooms are decked out in soothing sand and ochre
and all have sea-facing terraces with killer views of the coast
In between dips in the pool and a plant-based treatment at Sisley Spa
try chef Florian Cano’s superb bistro creations
Address: 9 Avenue des Calanques, 13260 Cassis, FranceTelephone: +33 4 42 01 09 30Website: roches-blanches-cassis.comPrice: Doubles from about £215
Café in La CiotatEmilie MalcorpsLA VILLA MADIEThis two-Michelin-starred Cassis restaurant
hidden away on a shaded inlet by a clear creek
offering incredible seafood: feast on steamed lobster
grilled red mullet or sea bass and delicate combinations of local produce
Address: Avenue de Revestel-anse de Corton, 13260 Cassis, FranceTelephone: +33 4 96 18 00 00Website: lavillamadie.comPrice: About £110 for two
La Villa MadieLA TABLE DE NANSAbove an impossibly scenic curved coastal road in La Ciotat
this Michelin-starred restaurant is the place to be for a leisurely lunch or dinner overlooking the azure bay and towering trees
In the kitchen Nans Gaillard is a whizz with classics such as fish soup
braised beef and grilled fish drizzled with olive oil
His excellent signature lemon tart tops it all off
Address: 126 Corniche du Liouquet, 13600 La Ciotat, FranceTelephone: +33 4 42 83 11 06Website: latabledenans.comPrice: About £70 for two
Riviera architectureBritney GillKV&BTucked away off the busy seafront drag
this small wine bar and bistro is an essential pit-stop for a plunge into Bandol’s vineyards
Try the Château Pradeaux or Château de Pibarnon
and stay for a supper of traditional Provençal dishes from the chalkboard menu
lamb with tapenade and a terrific crème brûlée
FranceTelephone: +33 4 94 74 85 77Price: About £55 for two
This raptor like rock has been around for millions of years
Rocky calanque at CassisAlice GaoThe craggy silhouette is something of a landmark in these parts
hidden at the base of 87 stone steps just outside the town of La Ciotat
It has appeared in scores of French films; before that
Georges Braque came here with an easel during his brief Fauve period and painted what he saw – a hunk of mauve and yellow glowing stone against a milky blue sky and a hyacinth creek
families picnic on the beach or in the shade of parasol pines
teenage boys dive off the cliffs and curl up with their girlfriends in the cool
The French have a name for the tiny cove’s odd rock formation
which can only be found here – le poudingue
a river-churned compact ‘pudding’ of ancient stones
sediment and red clay that has somehow made its way to the seafront
Striped parasols on the MediterraneanVia TolilaAt dusk
when everyone else lugs their beach gear up the steep steps to the road
a lucky few amble over to La Calanque’s Chez Tania
a restaurant and hotel set back from the beach that’s also known as ‘La RIF’ – République Indépendante de Figuerolles
freshly showered and ready for sunset aperitifs on the weathered wooden terrace; a waitress is setting tables in the dining room
The Out of Africa vibe is all part of the hotel’s tongue-in cheek banana-republic theme
That’s why our clock is set an hour back from French time,’ grins Grégori Reverchon
La Calanque de FiguerollesAlice GaoHe is the grandson of Igor and Tania Reverchon, who fled Communist Russia and opened the original snack shack on this site in 1956
adding a few rooms where friends could sleep off vodka-soaked meals
I used to flip blinis in the kitchen and bring them piping hot to the tables,’ he recalls
The place was so popular that Igor would string up hammocks between the fig trees and charge his guests 10 francs to sleep under the stars
These days Chez Tania serves French classics – delicious grilled fish
chocolate îles flottantes – and each summer regular guests from the neighbourhood turn up with baskets of ripe figs: for every 100 grams
Reverchon deducts a euro from the price of their supper
several dozen types of olives; vine peaches and plump purple aubergines; fragrant soaps; woven baskets; pottery; crafted jewellery; soft linen shirts and gauzy beach cover-ups; plus sandals and hand-stitched quilts
Melons at a marketAlice GaoThere are nearly 80 vineyards on the hillsides behind the seafront
producing some of France’s most prized bottles.‘Despite their proximity
Cassis and Bandol wines couldn’t be more different,’ says my friend Elizabeth Gabay
‘The sun-ripened fruit of Cassis is tempered by Mediterranean salinity and chalky acidity; the Mourvedre of Bandol is all fruity opulence and has a kind of dark brooding sultry charm.’
Château de Fontcreuse near CassisAlice GaoEven back in the 1930s, villages such as Sanary-sur-Mer had little in common with hedonistic St Tropez
attracting the company of more serious-minded artists
who spent her youth in Sanary-sur-Mer in the late 1920s and 1930s
chronicles the remarkable concentration of intellectuals camped out in a town with ‘one newspaper kiosk
Boats at Sanary-sur-Mer portBritney GillThese days there’s a new hotel overlooking La Gorguette
with a shady rooftop restaurant and plunge pool
locals and holiday-makers splash in the shallows and play cards in the shade of umbrellas
I can’t help but imagine that the Huxleys – who swam here daily
always wearing their straw hats – would have fitted right in
Plant-filled window in CassisEmilie MalcorpsThe Polish-born painter Moïse Kisling – much admired by Picasso and Modigliani – moved here from Montmartre with his wife and their two sons in 1923
but his bisexual wife Renée’s unconventional lifestyle deeply offended the Huxleys; Maria
also disapproved of the writer Cyril Connolly
who kept a menagerie of pet lemurs and ferrets
who had heard of the village from Thomas Mann’s son Klaus
Bruno Frank and Bertolt Brecht would meet at Bar de la Marine or Café Le Nautique to discuss philosophy
nodding curtly at the exiled English writers at the other table
Shops in BandolAlice GaoBandol has always been the biggest town along this stretch of the coast
and a busy harbour where ferries leave for the Bendor Islands
six-hectare Ile de Bendor and the larger and wilder Ile des Embiez were once owned by Paul Ricard
the French entrepreneur known for his eponymous popular brand of Pastis
Palm frondsBritney GillThe best place to stay in Bandol is L’Ile Rousse hotel
set back on a hill overlooking a breathtaking curve of aquamarine ocean
Once the home of the actor and singer Mistinguett
then converted into a nightclub in the 1960s
it was recently spruced up to the tune of £15million with a thalasso spa
mirror-like infinity pool and private beach
Guests lunch on salads at laidback La Goélette
and on the terrace of the hotel’s smart Les Oliviers restaurant chef Jérémy Czaplicki creates ambitious dishes such as spelt risotto with shellfish
Over dinner I ordered a bottle of Gros’Noré
hand-picked organic red that tasted like a sexy swirl of earth
I’d discovered it earlier that day at its source
and now vowed to scoop up a case at the Maison des Vins on my way home
The best bistros are tucked away in the backstreets behind Bandol’s harbour: KV&B for creative tapas
L’Atelier du Goût for well-priced modern French food
where Basque-born chef Gilles Pradines excels with southwestern and Mediterranean recipes
Bandol restaurantChristian KerberOn a hill facing the port is dilapidated but still working Résidence Le Beau Rivage
DH Lawrence and the Huxleys all stayed (though the plaque outside only mentions Lawrence)
I rang the bell and an ancient woman hobbled to the door
formerly a nautical goods store where Brando once bought a dozen striped jerseys
© edwardquinn.comThe story of how an 18-year-old village girl came to meet the Hollywood star is extraordinary
Mariani had posed for a series of nude portraits for Moïse Kisling
who had come to his studio to buy a painting
‘He and Kisling decided I should be sent to Manhattan to work as his family’s au pair and get a proper education,’ she says
When she wasn’t looking after the children
Mariani studied acting with the legendary Stella Adler
there was a cocktail party for veteran Adler students
She met Marlon and they danced the mambo – soon the couple were engaged
‘I knew in my heart that Marlon was a Don Juan,’ Mariani said
and it’s so dry it’s impossible to make anything grow,’ he adds
pointing to the tiny bonsai-like trees on the cliff sides
Some maintain that the base of the Statue of Liberty was made of sturdy Cassis stone
The diamond sparkle bouncing off the water is almost blinding
a cathedral of rocks with tall organ pipes like candle drippings in shades of white
cave-like slits where I swim in the clear jade water
and no thumping basses blasting on private beaches
here it’s just me and the chirping cicada in the pines
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when the days get longer and the evenings are pleasantly warm
why not start your night with a wander around the market stalls of the artisans and local producers with our selection of night markets
head for the harbour in Sanary to wander around the market which shows off the best savoir-faire in the Var
Meet craftsmen and local creators and unearth some lovely items: hand-made jewellery
unique decorative objects and authentic paintings
This market is the ideal place for those of you who want to give a special gift or bring home a bit of the South of France
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the night market in Istres in the Bouches-du-Rhône is part of the festivities right through the summer
A great opportunity to get together on the banks of the Etang de l’Olivier with its creator’s markets and food stalls by the waterside in a great musical atmosphere
The night market in Istres is a great event
with the savoir-faire of artisans and its firework display whose lights are reflected in the lake
come and discover the work of twenty or so passionate local craftsmen
the town of Grasse puts the emphasis on night walks
Right in the middle of the historic centre of Grasse
over thirty stalls filled with delicacies and stands exhibiting original crafts creations are perfect for unearthing a little marvel made in the Alpes-Maritimes
there are local specialities to stimulate all your senses
In these colourful streets reminiscent of a guinguette
you can also hear the music on Place aux Aires
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the night market in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie gathers together creators
artisans and producers for a little overview of local products
original creations and delicious food: it’s easy to give in to temptation
the market huddled against a rocky cliff in the Verdon Regional Natural Park will plunge you into a unique atmosphere where the lights from the stands subtly light up the rocks and make the setting a magical one
Sailors can now check in to Schengen zone in 53 French marinas rather than having to use official Ports of Entry
Sailors planning to cross the Channel to France this summer should have a much easier time checking in and out
thanks to changes introduced on 1 June 2024
Yachts arriving in France from outside the EU’s Schengen zone can now clear customs in one of 53 marinas
but have been given authority to check boats in and out of the zone by French customs authority
The French authorities have all signed a national protocol of cooperation facilitating
the arrival of sailors arriving from abroad
The Schengen border control’ states that frontiers can be passed through at specific passage points (PPF – points de passage frontaliers) at fixed opening times only
nor indeed were French sailors visiting the UK
This situation meant there was a huge drop in visitors to our ports and our shoreline
This present protocol has in a robust and pragmatic manner eased the entry and departure of sailors within the Schengen countries
It shows a strong commitment by the harbour authorities and the FFPP who have worked to ensure this protocol will last.’
The three authorities established a more robust platform in order to ease communication and information flow (including follow up)
granting 53 marinas – non-PPF ports – permission to welcome boats coming from abroad
The yachts must follow the following procedures
– the persons present on board the boat must (1) inform the Harbour authority before arrival and (2) be authorised to arrive at said port
– the persons must hand in the specific form
giving details of the persons on board as well as the technical characteristics of the boat
This information must be given to the Harbour authority 24 hours before arrival when the trip is less than 24 hours long
and at the latest when the boat departs from a port which is outside of Schengen countries
The port authority will immediately transmit such information to the designated PPF port
the marinas concerned will undertake to send all such information concerning the persons aboard wishing to enter French territory to the border authorities
Carrying out such checks on people at borders – itself a fundamental mission – falls within the exclusive domain of the specifically designated border guard
This protocol does not concern French overseas territories who are not concerned by the Schengen agreement
Vessels of any nationality sailing from and to the UK still need to inform UK Border Force and HMRC that they are leaving or arriving in the country in a pleasure craft using either the online Pleasure Craft Report form or the by email using an Excel sPCR template form
At the time of publication (1330 Monday 3 June 2024
the online PCR form was not working and sailors are required to download
complete and return an eC1331 form in its place)
Vessels returning to the UK can submit a report using the same form
or can call National Yachtline on 0300 123 2012
Sailors should also call this number at the earliest opportunity if their plans have changed for any reason
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one that takes on a whole new meaning once the summer rolls around
and the office entrance is blocked by a small mountain of overnight duffel bags come Friday morning
the scramble to make it to the next TGV train down South begins in a shift all too reminiscent of New Yorkers’ collective race to the Jitney
I consult a girlfriend who regularly spends summers in a picturesque little city called Sanary-sur-Mer
about both her daily routine and accompanying wardrobe
she tells me that it is best to pack by outfit (providing that activities are numbered)
and it is rather easy to foresee exactly what will be needed for each one
The TGV RideThe weekend begins the minute you step foot on the TGV
a luxe train that provides a scenic view of rural France
as well as an excellent potential meeting spot for us singles
My personal train uniform involves a Saint James marinière
resulting in a mix between a curvier Jane Birkin and your local librarian: A well-thumbed literary paperback never hurts
To avoid overpacking (not to mention unnerving fellow travelers or your weekend hosts with a large valise)
stick to an oversize Goyard tote or a light Globe-Trotter weekender
Note: to enable this light packing (and make more room for purchases—more on that in a minute)
your return trip will require much the same attire
only on a tanner and infinitely more relaxed you
which start at the brink of dawn and offer everything from fresh fruits to rich fromages and rows of local oils
and lavender soaps to quintessential French basics made by local artisans
Slip a light cotton tunic dress over a bikini and pair it with K.Jacques sandals and a woven basket bag
which you can purchase directly at the market
After stocking up on a myriad of items you may or may not need
settle down on an outdoor terrace with a café crème and enjoy some excellent morning people-watching
which will come in particularly handy should you decide to go fully française and remove your top
as it also isn’t rare to see families pop open bottles of wine at 1:00 p.m.!) Work up your appetite with a long swim and head back to the house to prepare a simple lunch of fresh market produce and chilled rosé
so slip into a long sundress (the colorful layered concoctions from Dries Van Noten are both beautiful and wrinkle-resistent) or some summery culottes and a button-down paired with this season’s low-wedge espadrilles
Start your evening with an apéro on the promenade followed by a long
languid dinner of fresh seafood and chilled Muscadet
Test out your fortune in the local casino and head back home
only to repeat the exact same routine the following day—trust us
Selina Hastings has written a wonderful biography
which provides a soundtrack to one version of the 20th century
Bedford grew up in a schloss in Baden’s Feldkirch
her father a Bavarian Catholic baron and old soldier
her mother a beautiful and unstable bolter
whose previous books include lives of Nancy Mitford
‘was both intellectually inspirational and… emotionally deprived.’ Both parents were wealthy
a high brow and blonde hair cut ‘boyishly’
and enjoyed long stints in Italy (chiefly Rome) and seven years in the US
She often expressed ‘contempt for America’
but it was a handy hideaway during the war
she always wrote in English and lived longest in London
her former partner Allanah Harper’s house in the Provençal back-country north of Cannes
Bedford’s mother’s morphine addiction turned her
Both Bedford and Hastings describe this descent into hell with infernal empathy
The name Bedford came from a husband procured for £100 when Sybille needed a British passport
A procession of famous names prances the boards
from Peggy Guggenheim (‘Guggers’) to Cyril Connolly
who sits reading before the fire with an incontinent lemur on his knee and a sardine skeleton as a bookmark
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If you're heading to the 2021 World Superyacht Awards in Monaco and find yourself with a few days to spare
why not make most of your time on the French Riviera and indulge in a spot of cruising
From the revelry of St Tropez to the peaceful streets of Sanary-sur-Mer
we've put together the perfect post-awards itinerary
Haven't yet secured your ticket for the World Superyacht Awards? Find out more information on tickets and accommodation here
Before you depart from Monte Carlo it is customary to enjoy a final dinner at the romantic Sass Café —one of the best bar's in town
It's the perfect spot to raise a glass and celebrate your big win at the World Superyacht Awards
You’ll have plenty of time to recover tomorrow as you take a leisurely cruise westwards along the Côte d’Azur
The ocean views from its upper reaches are a calming pleasure — although they are even better with haute cuisine from the dining room of the two-Michelin-star La Chèvre d’Or
In the morning, continue to Cannes, leaving your yacht to visit the spa at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, one of the best luxury spas in the Mediterranean
Stroll down La Croisette for luxury shopping
dine at a top restaurant in the old town or enjoy a night anchored in the bay
watching the petite city’s lights glimmer on the horizon
Leave early and stop along the way, anchoring among the Îles d’Hyères to spend the morning alone on the silver crescent of Notre Dame Beach. Sailing into St. Tropez, anchor for a swim off Club 55 on famed Pampelonne beach, one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean said to be the home of the bikini
Dine ashore at Alain Ducasse’s Rivea at Hôtel Byblos
Continue west the next day to the pretty fishing town of Sanary-sur-Mer
with a palm-treed promenade and a selection of neat little beaches
olive groves and fields also offer a romantic stroll
And enjoy an equally romantic meal on board your yacht
perhaps set up in a special location on the sun deck enjoying the beautiful view
But for true peace there’s little to rival the final stop
Sail past Marseille to the delta of briny lagoons and sandbars that is Camargue
Explore by foot or bicycle to meet the bountiful wildlife
including semi-wild Camargue horses and flamingos
fall asleep to the sound of crickets – and absolutely nothing else
say goodbye to the serenity of Camargue and sail back to Marseille where you’ll disembark and meet your plane
Limited tickets are still available for the World Superyacht Awards with discounted hotel packages for all attendees and an exciting programme that brings together those behind some of the most remarkable luxury yachts from across the world.
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Le petit port typique de Sanary-sur-mer et ses mythiques pointus qui voient défiler les touristes en masse été comme hiver
grâce à ses illuminations de Noël
Le chantier lancé en 2023 se poursuivra en différentes phases jusqu’en 2025
les travaux entrepris ont principalement porté sur l’aménagement des réseaux souterrains
avec la mise en place des câbles pour la fibre optique
l’éclairage public et les systèmes d’arrosage destinés aux espaces verts de la Tour jusqu’au Kiosque
c’est au tour des aménagements du quai de Gaulle
Le projet a été dessiné par l’agence Guillermin
le nouveau quai Saint-Pierre à Cannes
la piétonnisation du centre-ville ne date pas d’aujourd’hui
Les ruelles commerçantes situées tout autour du port ont été fermées à la circulation depuis les années 90
le projet avait été vivement critiqué mais
« force est de constater le bienfondé de cette décision » souligne la municipalité
Le tissu commercial y est très dynamique
Plus de 500 boutiques et restaurants sont pris d’assaut par les habitants et les touristes toute l’année
C’est donc dans la continuité de ce succès que le projet se poursuit aujourd’hui sur le port
La suppression progressive de la circulation y a été initiée dès 2016 avec la mise en place du port piéton
tous les week-ends et les jours fériés
garantissant ainsi un lieu de promenade apaisé et sécurisé
notamment les jours d’affluence pour le marché
Le principe a rapidement été étendu à toutes les vacances scolaires avec le succès que l’on connait aujourd’hui
le port piéton est appliqué tous les jours de l’année
« La réfection de la voirie créera un espace de promenade harmonieux et adapté
afin que les habitants et visiteurs puissent se balader en toute sécurité
avec une réduction des nuisances et de la pollution » souligne la mairie
Le réaménagement du port va aussi permettre de planter une trentaine d’arbres supplémentaires
de variétés différentes
Ces arbres seront accompagnés de grandes jardinières
« Plusieurs palmiers malades ont du être abattus suite à l’impact considérable d’insectes ravageurs
notamment des charançons » explique la municipalité
La commune s’est vue dans l’obligation d’en supprimer six autres qui se trouvaient sur le trajet des réseaux à rénover
Les palmiers sains conservés seront
transplantés sur différents sites de la commune et notamment de nouveau sur le port
Ces derniers ont été mis en jauge
en attendant d’être replantés
Une rénovation complète des terrasses des restaurants et bars est également en cours
Elle est orchestrée en adéquation avec l’esthétique globale du projet
pour créer une unité d’ensemble cohérente
Les établissements seront fermés jusqu’en mars
banques…) restent quant à eux ouverts pendant le chantier
le quai est en train d’être rehaussé de 40 cm pour éviter les vagues de submersion qui inondent régulièrement une partie du quai
comme ce fut le cas en fin d’année dernière
La Provence recèle d’endroits féeriques et dépaysants
Made in Marseille a sélectionné pour vous différents sites balnéaires à couper le souffle sur le littoral méditerranéen
À noter que les visites dans le parc national des Calanques de Marseille à Cassis sont à éviter en plein été
pour empêcher la saturation des accès aux plages
Se rendre dans les Calanques reste conditionné au strict respect de la nature environnante, il faut aussi vérifier avant de partir les conditions d’accès au massif et les risques incendie sur le site de la Préfecture
La plage de Tahiti est une magnifique calanque à l’eau turquoise située au coeur des îles du Frioul
Accessible en bateau via une navette depuis le Vieux-Port
le Frioul est le petit paradis des Marseillais en quête d’air pur
Cette calanque se situe sur l’île de Pomègues
Découvrez comment vous y rendre et plus de photos ici
À deux pas du centre-ville de Sanary sur Mer dans le Var
la plage de Portissol s’étire sur une centaine de mètres au fond de la baie du même nom
Avec son sable fin et son eau turquoise et transparente
c’est donc idéal pour les familles avec des enfants en bas âge
La plage de Portissol dispose également d’un club privé où l’on peut louer transats et parasols
ainsi que siroter quelques cocktails… Elle est aussi surplombée par un des meilleurs restaurants de la région
Située sur la commune de Bormes-les-Mimosas dans le Var
la plage de l’Estagnol est l’une des plus connues en PACA
Elle a même pour surnom le « Tahiti Provençal »
qui provient certainement du fait que cette plage possède un lagon d’une eau turquoise de la Polynésie Française
Son lagon permet de marcher à perte de vue
Bien que la plage de l’Estagnol soit une plage privée
Elue plus belle plage d’Europe en 2015
et moins connue que la célèbre Plage d’Argent
la plage de Notre Dame est un petit joyau niché au coeur de l’île de Porquerolles
au large de la ville d’Hyères dans le Var
Découvrez plus d’images et d’infos sur cette plage ici
La plage de Sylvabelle est située à La Croix-Valmer dans le Var
à laquelle on accède par un sentier aménagé offre la possibilité de se baigner dans une eau turquoise et de lézarder sur du sable fin
Cette plage naturelle entourée de rochers
va ravir celles et ceux qui n’aiment pas les installations de type restaurants ou clubs de plage
La plage du Mugel est située à la sortie de la ville de la Ciotat
Elle est bordée par le parc du Mugel que l’on vous conseille de visiter si vous êtes de passage
la calanque du Mugel dispose d’une sable de petits galets avec une belle eau turquoise
qu’il vaut mieux visiter hors saison pour éviter la surfréquentation
La plage offre aux baigneurs un superbe point de vue sur l’Ile Verte et le Bec de l’Aigle
une vue sur les engins de réparation navale du port de La Ciotat
La plage principale du Mugel est occupée par un restaurant ouvert en pleine saison
qui peut déranger certains du fait des odeurs de poissons qui s’en dégagent
La plage d’En-Vau située au coeur du parc national des Calanques à Marseille est sans doute l’une des plus belles plages d’Europe
Cette plage de sable et de galets se trouve au fond d’une profonde calanque
en canoë ou tout simplement à pied
mais il vous faudra pour cela marcher pendant une heure
mieux vaut y aller hors saison pour éviter la surfréquentation du site
ou en profiter à bonne distance tout en respectant le cadre naturel
Cette plage n’a strictement rien à envier aux plages paradisiaques des plus belles iles du monde. Découvrez comment vous y rendre et encore plus de photos ici
C’est l’une des plages les plus célèbres et les plus fréquentées de Bormes-les-Mimosas dans le Var
la plage de Cabasson et ses 375 mètres de sable fin
termine sa course sur le Fort de Brégançon
résidence d’été des Présidents de la République
La plage est équipée de douches
cette plage est une véritable merveille
La plage de la Petite Afrique est sans doute l’une des plus belles des Alpes Maritimes
Et c’est surtout la plus belle de Beaulieu sur Mer
grâce à son paysage dépaysant
Située juste derrière le port de Beaulieu
la plage est bordée d’un côté par d’impressionnantes falaises qui donnent beaucoup d’effets
Avec son sable fin mélangé à quelques graviers
la plage de la Petite Afrique possède aussi une eau très limpide où il fait bon nager
La plage de Pointe de l’Aiguille à Théoule-sur-Mer est un petit coin de paradis
situé en contrebas de la route panoramique de la Corniche d’Or
qui relie Saint-Raphaël à Cannes dans les Alpes Maritimes
les îles de Lérins, la baie de Cannes et les montagnes en arrière-plan
outre le fait d’être composée de petites criques sauvages
réside dans les roches rouges du Massif de l’Estérel qui se détachent du paysage et plongent dans une mer turquoise
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Centre ville Sanary - CB © / Just Sanary © - L’abus d’alcool est dangereux pour la santé
à consommer avec modération Organisé par l’association Just’Sanary
le Festival Just’Rosé s'installe une année de plus au coeur de la jolie ville de Sanary-sur-Mer les 6
7 et 8 mai. Comme les illuminations de fin d'année
cette rencontre viticole est devenue au fil de temps
une institution autant pour les Sanaryens que les habitants de villes voisines
l’ensemble de la ville de Sanary-sur-mer se métamorphose et se pare de la couleur rose bonbon pour célébrer l’événement viticole devenu depuis plusieurs années LE rendez-vous des amoureux du rosé. Chaque année c'est avec beaucoup de cohésion et de convivialité que cet évènement prend forme
notamment grâce aux différentes associations qui apportent une aide précieuse et participent activement à ce que tout se déroule bien pendant ces 3 jours de festivités.
La dernière édition avait attiré près de 80 000 personnes sur 3 jours
venant de toute la France mais également de l'étranger
Le Festival Just'Rosé c'est :- des activités pour les enfants : magie
bars à sirops pour faire des dégustations comme les grands- des animations musicales
sportives et artistiques- des spectacles de danse à Rose en scène
- un village gourmand pour une pause bien méritée avec un bal latino de 17h à 19h- des dégustations de rosé (vins et champagne) sur plus de 70 stands viticoles- une canopée monumentale de plus de 2000m2 qui transforme la ville
Festival Just'Rosé Centre-ville - 83110 Sanary-sur-mer6, 7 et 8 mai 2023De 10h à 17hBILLET VALABLE 3 JOURSTARIF WEB : 13€ / TARIF SUR PLACE : 15€L'event
5 festivals pour fêter le printemps en musique
Un nouveau festival électro (et gratuit) débarque à Marseille le 17 mai
Festival Mars à Table : aïoli géant organisé à la Pointe Rouge