The road is dominated by elegant late-19C villas. There are fine views of the coast and the islands from the Monument aux Morts de l'Armée d'Orient (army memorial). A viaduct runs across the picturesque vale of Auffes. You will see the disused Maregraph building where the measurements of the sea level were taken to determine the altitude zero.

The Calanques massif, with Mont Puget (565m) its highest peak, stretches for almost 20km between Marseille and Cassis. Its solid limestone, dazzling whiteness and weather-worn pinnacles have long attracted nature lovers. However, its exceptional charm stems, above all, from its narrow indentations, the famous calanques, which have been chiselled out of its coastline. Some are easily accessible, but others can only be reached on foot. Among the most beautiful are Morgiou and Sugiton, towards Marseille, En-Vau near Cassis, Sormiou and Port-Pin.

A natural protected space with a marked out path ; oak trees, mimosas, morals, cane-apple trees, aromatic plants and Myrtle is bound to put a smile on the faces of the botanists. From the top (150 m) there is an attractive view of La Ciotat and its surroundings.

Temporary exhibitions by contemporary, regional or more universal artists.