Carry-Le-Rouet lies on the Côte Bleue and offers a varied coastline of rocks, sandy beaches and coves. It is also home to the easy Sentier du Lézard, the Chapelle Notre Dame du Rouet, the La Bergerie exhibition space and the Cinéma Espace Fernandel. For your stay, you can first decide whether the coast, a walk or a cultural programme should be the main focus.

Coastal scenery and Plage du Cap Rousset

Plage du Cap Rousset lies in a limestone cove in the heart of the marine reserve and is sheltered from wind and waves. It gives the varied coastline a specific point of reference: the rocky cove and its location within the marine reserve shape the character of the beach. Together with the sandy beaches and other coves, it shows that Carry-Le-Rouet is not defined by just one coastal setting. If the scenery is a particular focus of your trip, the rocks, sand and coves offer different points of interest for your stay.

The easy Sentier du Lézard

The Sentier du Lézard is a marked, easy coastal trail. It begins at Carry-Le-Rouet harbour, at Quai Maleville on the west side, and follows the coast towards Calanque de la Tuilière. Along the way, it passes Plage Fernandel. Information panels cover the wildlife and plant life of the coastal marine environment. This means you can choose the trail based both on its coastal route and on the nature topics featured on the panels. If you are interested in wildlife and plant life, the trail offers an additional focus along the way.

Chapel and seasonal events

The Chapelle Notre Dame du Rouet stands east of Carry-Le-Rouet, between Plage du Rouet and Calanque des Eaux-Salées. It is located on a triangular promontory above the sea. The chapel is also associated with specific dates: every year on September 8, the sea and boats are blessed to celebrate the Nativity of Mary. In July and August, the tourist office organises guided tours of the chapel. If you plan to visit for a tour or the blessing, check the dates in advance, as event arrangements may change.

Art and cinema

La Bergerie is a municipal exhibition space. Throughout the year, it hosts a diverse selection of painters, sculptors, photographers, and regional and international craftspeople; individual exhibitions vary. The Cinéma Espace Fernandel screens premieres and national first releases, and hosts themed evenings and discussions. Screenwriters and actors also present their latest works there and meet the audience. The two venues appeal to different cultural interests: La Bergerie focuses on changing exhibitions, while the cinema offers premieres, discussions and opportunities to meet filmmakers. The cinema’s specific programme changes.

Consider the timing of your trip

When planning, it is worth distinguishing between permanent features of the area and time-specific offerings. The coast and the Sentier du Lézard offer scenic interest regardless of event dates; guided tours of the chapel are scheduled for July and August, and the blessing takes place every year on September 8. Exhibitions, cinema programmes and event details may also change. If one of these offerings is the reason for your trip, check the latest dates in advance.

For the broader travel overview: Bouches Du Rhone.