The Côte Bleue train
From Ensuès-la-Redonne station, Marseille by regional train along the calanques
Staying in Ensuès-la-Redonne also means having a railway station: the one on the Côte Bleue regional (TER) line, which reaches Marseille along the cliffs. A simple way to visit Marseille without a car, and one of the most beautiful railway lines in Provence.
A line built between 1907 and 1915
Built between 1907 and 1915 by the engineer Paul Séjourné, the line alternates 18 stone viaducts, 23 tunnels and sheer drops above the sea. Sit on the left-hand side heading towards Marseille for the best views down onto the calanques.
What to do in Marseille after stepping off the train
- Vallon des Auffes — a typical little fishing harbour on the Corniche Kennedy.
- Mucem — museum of civilisations, Fort Saint-Jean and Mediterranean gardens facing the sea.
The terminus is Marseille-Saint-Charles. Check timetables and any engineering works before you leave, on the SNCF website (TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur).
Combining the train with a hike
The customs officers' path links Ensuès-la-Redonne to Niolon: walk there and come back by train. See the hiking page about the customs officers' path, linked at the bottom of this page.
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