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Discover the Parc du Mugel in La Ciotat<\/h1>\n\n

Looking for a family nature getaway on the C\u00f4te d’Azur <\/strong>? Parc du Mugel, nestled in La Ciotat,<\/strong> invites you to discover a green setting between sea and cliffs. Classified as a Jardin Remarquable<\/strong>, this 16-hectare park is home to exotic gardens, a bamboo grove and a peaceful calanque, providing the ideal setting for a relaxing day out. <\/p>\n\n

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Protected by the Bec de l’Aigle<\/strong>, it benefits from a microclimate conducive to a variety of flora in Provence<\/strong>. Come and enjoy a wonderful family vacation at a 4-star campsite near La Ciotat<\/strong>. Set in a magnificent 2.7-hectare pine forest, it’s 5 km from the town of La Ciotat<\/strong> and just 3 km from the beach<\/strong>. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Parc du Mugel in La Ciotat<\/h2>

With a surface area of around 17 hectares, Parc du Mugel is a natural and botanical site<\/strong> located in the French commune of La Ciotat<\/strong>, in the Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong> department.<\/p>

Sheltered by the Bec de l’Aigle<\/strong> massif and bathed by the Mediterranean<\/strong>, it enjoys a microclimate conducive to the creation of an original park of gardens and wild spaces<\/strong>. <\/p>

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Its bamboo grove, cacti, aromatic plants, chestnut trees, tropical plants, cork oaks and belvedere are the pride of the site.<\/p>

In 1923, Louis Fourquet decided to make the garden his second home. In 1952, half the estate was acquired and carefully maintained by the municipality of La Ciotat, hence its designation as a ” Remarkable Garden<\/strong> “. The other half was purchased by the Conseil G\u00e9n\u00e9ral des Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong> 30 years later. <\/p>

From our campsite near La Ciotat<\/a>, you’re just 8 km by car from Parc du Mugel.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Visit the botanical park<\/h2>

Staying at the Ceyreste campsite near La Ciotat<\/strong> gives you easy access to the Mugel botanical park<\/strong>.<\/p>

There are two<\/strong> pebble beaches<\/strong>, the larger of which is right at the entrance to the site. A children’s play area and picnic area with benches and shaded tables are located below the Petit Mugel cove. <\/p>

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The site is dominated by a bastide house <\/strong>occupied by the “Atelier Bleu” environmental education center, which works to protect the coastline. A hiking trail<\/strong>, accessible to beginners, takes you past the Mugel and Figuerolles creeks<\/strong>. <\/p>

Visitors can admire Ile Verte <\/strong>and Anse du Sec<\/strong> from a variety of vantage points, including the grand belvedere 82 meters above the sea<\/strong>. The park offers a multitude of activities, from beaches and picnics to nature walks and botanical gardens, guaranteeing an enjoyable day out for the whole family. <\/p>

The park is open <\/strong>from April to September from 8am to 8pm, and from October to March from 9am to 6pm, with possible restrictions in the event of fire hazards. Pay parking <\/strong>is available nearby.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Places to visit in La Ciotat<\/h2>\n\n

What to do in La Ciotat<\/a> Discover the charm of La Ciotat’s old port <\/a>, where fishermen and yachtsmen meet. If you’d like to visit the Ile Verte<\/strong>, this is where you’ll leave on one of the harbor shuttles. Just a few yards from the port, don’t miss the Church of Notre Dame de l’Assomption<\/strong>, with its impressive murals and atypical architecture.<\/p>\n\n

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Just a stone’s throw from La Ciotat Tourist Office, the Mus\u00e9e Ciotaden<\/strong> will tell you more about the town’s cultural, religious and economic heritage. Throughout the year, temporary exhibitions are open to visitors free of charge. La Ciotat<\/strong> is also the cradle of p\u00e9tanque, so you can take advantage of your vacation to learn the sport, or perfect your technique with the help of Ciotadens’ expert advice. <\/p><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"lieu":[23],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/41828"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/41828\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43449,"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/41828\/revisions\/43449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"lieu","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lieu?post=41828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}