Full Day in Côte Bleue: Panoramic Walk and Calanques Boat Tour
Experience the true picturesque and crystal blue magic of the Mediterranean sea like never before! Hosted by an American local who has been living in France for over 10 years, you will experience the true coastal beauty and nature of the famous Côte Bleue. Dive into a delicious French breakfast with fresh omelettes (included in your package), before departing on a gorgeous train ride from Marseille Saint-Charles to Carry-Le-Rouet. Gear up for a beautiful nature walk filled with learning for the whole family, stop on the sandy beaches and explore the underwater world while snorkeling with the colorful fish. Your family will receive a fun panoramic Polaroid photo and the little ones will have a ball enjoying a take home nature activity!
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Full Day in Côte Bleue: Panoramic Walk and Calanques Boat Tour
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Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles
Enjoy a day full of coastal beauty beginning with a traditional French breakfast at Brasserie Le Grand Escalier starting at 7:30 am to boost up your energy. Once we are all energized, we will walk up the famous stairs into Marseille Saint-Charles station at 8:25 am for our magnificent 38 minute train ride along the Mediterranean coast to Carry-Le-Rouet. This panoramic view will give you a beautiful introduction into Côte Bleue and ensure to have your camera phone ready! Our train departs at 8:45 am and tickets will be distributed during our "petit-déjeuner" at Brasserie Le Grand Escalier. If you will be meeting us directly at our destination or at Marseille Saint-Charles station, please contact us at [email protected] to get your train tickets and the next steps.
Port de Carry le Rouet
Pack up your adventure bag as you follow your guide for a beautiful nature walk filled with discovery! Once we arrive at the Carry-Le-Rouet station, we will take in the beautiful views as we head over to the port to get a full history of Côte Bleue and prepare for exploration! Get ready to take in the picturesque coastline while uncovering 25 million year old stories, fossils, local plants and animals. You will learn all about the area and its beauty with plenty of photo friendly spots. Ensure to be ready for your family Polaroid included in your tour!
Next stop, we will dip our toes into the sand and grab a quick drink at our first beach café right on the water! This is an opportunity for you to rest your feet a little and continue the “island” like vibes.
Inclusions
- Round Trip Train Tickets
- Bottled Water
- Trail Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Full French Breakfast
- Lunch is on own
- Tips are 100% at your discretion
- Calanques Boat Tour is a 20€ additional charge (weather permitting)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total trip duration is 10 hours and please wear sneakers or hiking boots. We can not wait to see you soon with the family!
- Add On: The gorgeous Calanques boat tour is 90 minutes (20€, weather permitting)
- Limited amount of snorkeling masks are available by the host for no additional fee or feel free to bring your own. Fins are not included.
- All children and infants under the age of 18 must be escorted by a parent or guardian
- Parents with infants, please provide appropriate travel seats or hiking packs for the tour
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We are thrilled to welcome our guests at Brasserie Le Grand Escalier located right in front of the stairs going up to Saint-Charles train station. Address: 39 Blvd d'Athènes 13001, Marseille When arriving at the brasserie, we will be located inside in order to get to know one another before our big trip. At this time, train tickets will be handed out and if you will not be able to arrive before our 8:25 am departure into the station, then please either meet us directly in front of the correct track or we will have to meet you at our destination, Carry-Le-Rouet. Please look at the departure boards to find the track letter for the "Miramas" line. The train departs daily at 8:45 am and if you will be meeting us directly at our destination, please contact your Marseille guide by Instagram, Facebook messenger or email at [email protected] to have your train ticket sent to you. If you will be going straight to our starting point, we look forward to meeting you there at 9:20 am at the Carry-Le-Rouet train station located on the map below. You are welcome to contact your Marseille guide on the day of our journey through our Instagram, Facebook Messenger or by email. Merci beaucoup and please do not hesitate to contact us with any additional questions at anytime as we are always happy to hear from you. We can’t wait to see you at the sea!
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Ticket Redemption
Please bring your mobile or printed ticket per reservation upon your arrival at the meeting point you have selected.
