The seaside town of La Ciotat is located in the south of France, east of Marseille. Famous for being home to the first ever film in the history of cinema, a fifty-second long film filmed by the Lumière brothers, the culture of La Ciotat makes it the ideal place for exploring. Hiring a car is a great way to discover this coastal town; with its stretch of beautiful sandy beaches and quaint markets and shops, there's plenty to do, to both relax and discover the wonderful settings of La Ciotat.
One of the major attractions of La Ciotat, is the 7km stretch of sand beaches. Not only is the coastline the perfect spot for relaxing and topping up the tan, but there is also the chance to try water sports and go scuba diving. Hire a car in La Ciotat, and you can throw your swimming gear and beach towels in the boot and take a trip to one of the town's glorious beaches. If you don't fancy the sand between your toes, you should take the time to visit Parc du Mugel, listed by the French Ministry of Culture as one of the Notable Gardens of France. It's a beautiful spot, with a large a range of tropical and Provençal plants.