Six-Fours-les-Plages

Six-Fours-les-Plages is a lovely little resort town on the French Riviera. It’s somewhere we’ve been to a few times over the years, more recently during Autumn when most tourists have gone but the weather is still mild.

We were unsure whether to continue our trip in France or drive further on into Spain. Instead, we thought of returning to this little port-side Aire and take a few days rest overlooking the sea.

During October and April the port allows motorhomes to stop overnight for around €16 per night. This includes basic hot showers, loos and dishwashing and you pay at the office on arrival where they’ll show you where to park.

The Aire is full

Unfortunately for us, we arrive to find the Aire full. Thankfully, the helpful staff offer us a place opposite the office for the night with the intention of moving elsewhere in the morning if someone leaves.

This will be fine for now but we don’t have the uninterrupted sea views which can be on offer.

There’s EHU here from the mooring’s if you need it and the staff tell us which bollard to use. Unfortunately there’s a strong wind following us this trip, making temperatures feel cool despite it probably being about 18C.

Exploring Six-Fours-Les Plages

Directly outside the port is a cycle path and walkway leading along the coast to the resort of Six-Fours-les-Plages. During this Autumn season, there’s not much going on other than some locals enjoying coffee, walking or jogging.

Opposite the Aire are a few shops, including a boulangerie where we happily try a baguette and croissant. Further along is another harbour, along with some restaurants and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the sea views.

In Summer these resorts are really quite different and we’re never really sure which we prefer.

The end of the road comes beyond the harbour, where a little island type setting awaits. Crossing a small footbridge brings a pine tree path leading to picturesque coves and beaches.

Kayak’s pass by on less windy days, exploring the rocky inlets of the coast.

Cycling to Sanary-sur-Mer

The sea is turquoise and crystal clear, tempting even in Autumn. Unfortunately the sun is only intermittent this trip but feels warm in a sheltered spot away from the wind.

On our second day, a place beside the water becomes available on the Aire, so we’re able to move to the more pleasant outlook.

Afterwards, we decide to take to the bikes, joining the cycle path which leads along the coast in the opposite direction to Sanary-sur-Mer.

It’s an easy cycle ride on our folding Brompton’s, being traffic-free and scenic. Sanary-sur-Mer is a lovely old resort with a harbour setting and long promenade.

Many years ago there was an Aire in the road here with motorhomes parking up on the long stretch by the tourist office. This has now gone with re-development of the sea front and it probably never was ideal.

Pastel colours

We lock up the bikes by the harbour and set off on foot. Buildings are of pastel colours and architecturally quite beautiful, with ornate balconies, window shutters and mature Mediterranean gardens.

Colourful wooden boats mix with modern craft whilst people look out over the waterfront from pavement cafes.

Behind the old harbour are several small streets with unique shops and pedestrianised areas. There’s a classy feel to this town which is lovely even off season.

A storm brewing

A strong headwind makes our return hard work but we arrive back at the campervan in the shelter of the port.

Sitting out watching the sun go down brings to an end another peaceful day in the South of France. However, although we plan to stay another night, the following morning our plans have to change.

That’s because the port staff announce the imminent arrival of a storm. They tell us motorhome folk to vacate for fear of high waves breaching the parking area.

So, we leave the seaside resort of Six-Fours-les-Plages and drive further along the Riviera towards Giens. Where we’ll shelter from the storm and spend a few days away from the threat of the waves.

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