L'Île Verte, Protected natural island near La Ciotat, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
L'Île Verte is a protected natural island off the coast of La Ciotat that rises about 49 meters from the sea. It is covered with Aleppo pine trees and features three distinct beaches along its shoreline.
Two military forts, Saint Pierre and Saint Louis, were built on the island in 1695 to defend against sea attacks. These fortifications remain part of the island's heritage.
The island hosts diverse Mediterranean plant species that visitors encounter along the walking paths. Signboards explain the local flora and rock formations as you explore.
Regular boat shuttles depart from the Old Port in La Ciotat to reach the island. The journey is brief, so bring comfortable shoes and water for the walking paths.
This is the only wooded island in the Bouches-du-Rhône department and contains distinctive Poundingue stone formations. These unusual rock structures were shaped by natural geological processes over time.
GPS coordinates: 48.77420,2.27056
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01
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