Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue


The entire Côte Bleue, from Anse des Laurons to Pointe des Corbières and extending three kilometres offshore, falls within this protected marine environment, in which fishing and other harmful activities are severely curtailed. Contact the park office, in Carry-le-Rouet, for guided snorkelling tours in July and August.


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