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Le Castellet

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Le Castellet

Le Castellet works well as a base: 10 minutes from Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, 27km from Calanques National Park.

Le Castellet is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 4,114, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Le Castellet sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Le Castellet to your route.

About Le Castellet

Le Castellet (French pronunciation: [lə kastəlɛ]; Occitan: Lo Castelet) is a commune in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It consists of a small feudal village perched on a cliff edge and its surroundings. It is situated north-west of Toulon next to La Cadière-d'Azur

Read more and Le Beausset. It is surrounded by vineyards and is part of the Côtes de Provence Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) of Bandol. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association. The Circuit Paul Ricard is also located in the commune.

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Where is Le Castellet located?

Le Castellet is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2029 latitude, 5.7766 longitude.

What is the population of Le Castellet?

Le Castellet has a population of approximately 4,114 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
4,114
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.2029, 5.7766

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Le Castellet

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Circuit Paul Ricard

French Formula 1 circuit near the Côte d'Azur famous for its distinctive blue and red run-off stripes.

5 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Faron Summit

A 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.

15 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Route des Crêtes (Cassis)

A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.

18 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Calanque d'En-Vau

The most beautiful of the Calanques, a slender turquoise inlet hemmed by needle-sharp white pinnacles.

21 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Calanques National Park

Dramatic limestone fjord-like inlets with turquoise waters and white cliffs stretching between Marseille and Cassis on the Mediterranean coast.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Notre-Dame de la Garde Viewpoint

Marseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Le Castellet

  • Right hereMont Faron SummitA 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.
  • 18 kmRoute des Crêtes (Cassis)A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.
  • 34 kmNotre-Dame de la Garde ViewpointMarseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.
  • 72 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
  • 74 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
  • 75 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Le Castellet.

Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 12,185

Bandol

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 8,546

Sanary-sur-Mer

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 19,166

Six-Fours-les-Plages

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 34,779

La Seyne-sur-Mer

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 62,330

La Ciotat

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 33,113

Toulon

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 168,701

Carnoux-en-Provence

🇫🇷 France

18 km awayPop. 7,042

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