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A calanques day in Cassis and La Ciotat: where to dine on the way back
Beach, calanques hike, drive back: how to plan your day between Cassis and La Ciotat and enjoy a calm dinner inland, in Aubagne.
A day between Cassis, La Ciotat and the calanques needs planning: departure, hiking or swimming, then the drive back and dinner. Here is how to plan the end of the day, with a simple option: head inland and dine in Aubagne, 15 to 25 minutes away.
Cassis, La Ciotat and the calanques: a day in three stages
Aubagne is about 14 km from Cassis and 16 km from La Ciotat: a natural stop on the way back.
When to plan your meal after a beach or hiking day
Dinner is served every day from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (10:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays). 120 seats including 60 in the veranda. See our full menu.
From Cassis: heading to Aubagne for dinner
About 14 km via the D559 then the A50 towards Aubagne, then the A52 and D43C: 15 to 25 minutes from Cassis.
From La Ciotat: the drive inland
About 16 km via the D40B, the A50, the A52 and the D43C: 15 to 25 minutes from La Ciotat.
Dining inland: what you gain
No parking hunt, a calm sit-down dinner, Italian chefs and homemade cooking. See our complete guide.
Book your table before heading to the beach
Call 09 60 37 25 97 or use our contact form. Open 7/7. 100 Impasse des Martinets, 13400 Aubagne. Free parking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rather than hunting for a harbour table at the end of the day, many head inland. In Aubagne, Pépé Zino serves dinner from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (10:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays), 7 days a week, with free parking right next to the restaurant.
About 14 km from the centre of Cassis via the D559 then the A50 towards Aubagne, then the A52 and D43C: allow 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.
About 16 km from the centre of La Ciotat via the D40B, the A50 towards Aubagne, the A52 and the D43C: allow 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.
Yes, especially at weekends and in high season. Book in the morning by phone on 09 60 37 25 97 or via the contact form.
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