Cap Sicié, Coastal cape in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Cap Sicié is a rocky headland on the French Riviera stretching between Six-Fours-les-Plages and La Seyne-sur-Mer. The plateau reaches about 352 meters (1,155 feet) at its highest point and is covered with pine forest crisscrossed by footpaths leading to the sea.
A watchtower dating to the 14th century stood on the cape and was struck by lightning in 1625. The survival of the guards led to the building of Notre-Dame du Mai Chapel as an offering of gratitude.
The Notre-Dame du Mai Chapel holds votive plaques left by fishermen and sailors giving thanks for safe returns to shore. These offerings reveal how the sea shaped daily life for local communities and their connection to this headland.
Walking paths are well-marked throughout the area and take you from the lower districts to the plateau and lookout points. Wear sturdy shoes as trails can be steep and rocky surfaces become slippery, especially when wet.
A television tower crowns the highest point of the cape, and from this spot you can see Saint-Mandrier Peninsula and the beaches of La Seyne-sur-Mer on clear days. This vantage point offers sweeping views across the surrounding coastline and open water.
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