Hidden beaches in South of France

Hi ! If you want to visit south of France this summer and looking for hidden beaches, gorgeous landscape, blue water, snorkelling spot, here are all of my favorites spot ! Theses are places near Marseille and truly my favorites places in France. From Marseille to Bandol, through Cassis, La Ciotat here are your must see :)

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La Ciotat

Calanque de Figuerolles

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Few stairs to go down really easy, you'll find a little snack and a restaurant. You can jump from the rocks and snorkel. Super cute ! Keep in mind that it's a rock beach

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Parc du Mugel

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Cute parc where you can walk around and see a lot of nature. You'll go through it when going to the third calanque called Anse du Sec.

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Grand Mugel Calanque

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First of the 3 calanque, and the largest. If you're looking for one where you can lay (still rocks) this is it ! You'll find a restaurant and a snack there.

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Anse du Petit Mugel

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The second calanque, smaller beach than the first one, but super cute. You can snorkel there ! To get to a secret spot, take the stairs on the right side of the beach and keep going straight, you will find spots between the trees to go down and will be almost alone there ! Rocks but clear water guarantee

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Anse du Sec

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This is the third calanque, quite rocky there you'll need to find a cozy-ish place. But it's worth it ! For me this is my favorite one, you can jump from different height and snorkel as well.

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Cassis

Calanque de Port-Miou

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To get pretty views of this port, you can walk around following the blue marks of the track.

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Marseille

Calanque de Port Pin

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Amazing calanque with turquoise clear water ! A lot of places to jump and snorkel, and a small beach. You can also find a cute spot in the rocks. This one is accessible by foot, after 40min walk from Port Miou or by kayak from Cassis. If you’re going by boat you won’t be able to go to the beach but still able to see it and swim

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Calanque d'En-vau

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This calanque is one of the most amazing place of this list, and definitely a must see ! You will need 1h/1h30 to get there from Port Miou by foot. Clear water, snorkeling, and tanning in an incredible landscape.

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Calanque de Sugiton

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I didn’t got the chance to go there yet, but I heard it’s looked amazing !

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Calanque de Morgiou

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One of the most well know calanque of Marseille. Haven’t been there yet !

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Calanque de Sormiou

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An amazing calanque that’s you can reach in about 40min walk from the parking. If you make a booking at the restaurant, you will be able to go by car all the way to the calanque. Otherwise try hitchhiking ! Everyone do it there and I was always lucky enough to not walk the 40min back

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Vallon des Auffes

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cute little port where you can swim in a small area. it’s get quite busy the afternoon but it’s also really cute for sunset

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Frioul Island

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Island that you can reach from Marseille’s port by boat. Cute beaches, and great view of Marseille. It’s quite a bit island as you can stay the night on the island as well

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Mina Jacgorno

Hi ! I am Mina a French Japanese girl born and raised in Paris. After a bachelor in tourism and communication and working for a year in a luxury travel agency I decided to see the world by myself. I lived for a year in Genova, Italy and travelled the whole country while learning their beautiful language. Enjoying my freedom I spent more time in my second native country, Japan.

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