Calanque de Figuerolles
La Calangue de Figuerolles
Less popular than Mugel, the Calanque de Figuerolles is a very photogenic natural site characterized by erosions of pudding-stone and the Rocher du Capucin, offering opportunities for climbing, diving, kayaking, and swimming.

πŸ“œ A photogenic calanque known for its unique rock formations.
πŸ” Offers climbing, diving, kayaking, and swimming opportunities.

Why Go

πŸ“Έ Very photogenic, facing south with unique pudding-stone erosions.
πŸ§—β€β™€οΈ Popular for climbing, diving, and kayaking.
πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Enjoy swimming in clear waters.
πŸ—Ώ See the iconic Rocher du Capucin and TΓͺte de Chien rock formations.
🎨 Explore a landscape immortalized by famous painters like Georges Braque.
🍽️ Discover the historic hotel-restaurant Chez Tania, operating since 1956.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Access requires descending an 87-step staircase.
🐾 Dogs are not allowed on the beach.
πŸ–οΈ The beach is composed of pebbles, not sand.

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Swimming

Swimming is permitted in the calanque, similar to the nearby Calanque du Mugel.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

The Figuerolles parking lot is paying all year-round, with the first two hours free.

🚌 Getting There

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ On foot: 5-minute walk from the Figuerolles parking lot, or 25-minute walk from the Tourist Office.
πŸš— By car: From A50 (exit 9), continue on D40B, then D141 and Avenue FranΓ§ois Billoux towards Avenue de Figuerolles.
🚌 By bus: Take Line 353 (Ciotabus) to the Figuerolles stop (200m walk). Fare is €0.90.

🍽️ Food

The hotel-restaurant Chez Tania has overlooked the calanque since 1956; you must pass through it to reach the beach parking lot.

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