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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Sormiou
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Sormiou
Sormiou works well as a base: 10 minutes from Le Redon, 3km from Calanques National Park.
Sormiou is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 6,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Le Redon, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sormiou?
Within an hour or so of Sormiou: Calanques National Park (3 km), Calanque d'En-Vau (8 km), Notre-Dame de la Garde Viewpoint (9 km), Route des Crêtes (Cassis) (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Sormiou?
The nearest famous roads are Route des Crêtes (Cassis), Corniche Sublime (D71) and Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge.
Where is Sormiou?
Sormiou is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from Le Redon.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,809
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.2096, 5.4187
Emergency & Services
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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 Sormiou
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Calanque d'En-Vau
The most beautiful of the Calanques, a slender turquoise inlet hemmed by needle-sharp white pinnacles.
8 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Circuit Paul Ricard
French Formula 1 circuit near the Côte d'Azur famous for its distinctive blue and red run-off stripes.
31 km · about 35 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Sormiou
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- Right hereNotre-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.
- Right hereRoute des Crêtes (Cassis)A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.
- 43 kmMont 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.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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