Les Lavandes

Les Lavandes offers several room configurations for couples, families and small groups. The double rooms accommodate two people, while the triple and quadruple rooms can host up to three or four guests. Connecting rooms can accommodate six people, and a one-bedroom apartment also includes a living room and a kitchen. Accommodation ranges from 13 to 39 m². All rooms have a private bathroom and a television; some are air-conditioned or overlook the garden or town.

Several rooms offer a town view, while others look out onto the garden. The triple and quadruple rooms offer different bed configurations. The 20 m² apartment combines a separate bedroom with a living room and includes a fitted kitchen, a dishwasher and a dining area. Several rooms also have an electric kettle. The connecting rooms let six people stay across two linked spaces, while the double rooms suit couples and the triple or quadruple rooms accommodate families and small groups.

Les Lavandes brings together the amenities you need for a stay in the centre of La Ciotat. The rooms have private bathrooms, flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Luggage storage, a shared lounge with a television and a drinks vending machine are also available. Daily housekeeping, a wake-up service and express check-in and check-out complete the services on offer. You can request an invoice at reception.

A continental breakfast is served every morning, with a gluten-free option; a kettle and equipment for preparing a hot drink are also available. Reception is open from 07:30 to 19:00. For a later arrival, contact the hotel to obtain the access codes. Pets are allowed, possibly at an extra charge. Public parking spaces are available nearby at a rate of €1.20 per hour, with no reservation; an electric vehicle charging station is also available in the area.

La Ciotat stretches between the Mediterranean coast and the limestone hills of the Calanques. Its old centre, quays and port give the town a lively maritime character; the centre’s façades and boats also tell the story of its shipyards. The town appeals to travellers who want to alternate swimming, seaside walks and heritage discoveries without leaving a lively community year-round. The port and beaches are 600 m from Les Lavandes.

The Musée Ciotaden traces local history, particularly the port activities and shipbuilding. Walks can continue towards the Jardin de la Ville and the chapels in the centre, then on to the coves and calanques along the coast. Calanque du Grand Mugel and Calanque de Figuerolles offer landscapes of cliffs and clear water; the trails in Parc national des Calanques let you explore the terrain on foot. La Ciotat railway station is 3.3 km from the centre. If you are arriving by plane, Marseille-Provence Airport is 41 km away.

In fine weather, plan a morning walk along the coastal path, followed by a swim in a cove; in summer, set off early to enjoy the trails before the hottest part of the day and the busiest time on the coast. Spring and early autumn are pleasant times to visit the centre, walk in the Calanques and watch the changing light on the cliffs. Mistral days can make the sea rougher; the narrow streets, museum and central spaces offer another way to discover the town.