the calanca journal
Notes on Niolon, the Côte Bleue and the house: what we tell our guests before they arrive.
July 15, 2026
a holiday house in niolon: the complete guide to planning your stay
Where Niolon is, where to stay, what to do, how to get there: everything to know before a stay in this calanque village on the Côte Bleue.
July 15, 2026
getting to niolon from marseille: train, car, parking
The Côte Bleue train in 20 minutes, the road via the A55, where to park: the complete instructions for reaching Niolon without stress.
July 15, 2026
niolon or marseille: why sleep in a seaside village
Stay in Marseille or in a Côte Bleue village 20 minutes away by train? Both options compared honestly, to help you choose your base.
July 15, 2026
24 hours in niolon: swimming, walking, drinks at the harbour
A full day in Niolon, hour by hour: a morning swim, lunch at the water's edge, a nap, pétanque and dinner above the calanque.
July 15, 2026
48 hours in niolon: the ideal base for the côte bleue
Two days (and a bonus) on the Côte Bleue from Niolon: nearby calanques, the customs officers' path, swims and the train home. The full plan.
July 15, 2026
the finest walks between niolon and la redonne
The customs officers' path, the fort loop, the Figuerolles and Érevine calanques: the Côte Bleue hikes between Niolon and La Redonne, with durations and levels.
July 15, 2026
where to eat in niolon and on the côte bleue: our favourite addresses
La Pergola, the Auberge du Mérou, the ice-cream shop, the village grocery and the Carry-le-Rouet addresses: where to eat in Niolon and on the Côte Bleue, tried and approved.
July 15, 2026
when to visit niolon? the côte bleue seasons explained
Summer, spring, autumn, winter and the mistral: the best time for a stay in Niolon depending on what you are after, swimming, hiking or quiet.
July 15, 2026
mediterranean interiors: how we thought out the calanca house
Midnight-blue zellige, reed canopy, warm wood, limestone tones: the design choices of the Calanca house in Niolon, and why they all come from the landscape.
July 15, 2026
working in peace near marseille: remote work and slow weekends in niolon
Remote work facing the sea, 20 minutes from Marseille: high-speed Wi-Fi, village silence, a swim between two calls. The how-to for a Niolon work stay.