Le Pradet borders the Mediterranean Sea and lies on the Massif de la Colle Noire. As a result, the town has a remarkable natural setting.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Le Pradet plans their stay around this destination.
Nature
The landscape of Le Pradet includes family-friendly beaches, wild coves, coastal paths and wooded parks. The Parc naturel départemental du Plan is located in the municipalities of La Garde and Le Pradet, covers 135 hectares and is a coastal wetland with remarkable biodiversity.
Parc Cravéro is a wooded park in the town centre with Mediterranean and exotic plant species. It has shaded paths beneath century-old trees.
Culture
A visit to the Mine de Cap Garonne takes you through former copper mines and explores the lives of the miners as well as the history of the rock. The mine contains almost 130 mineral species, including 14 that were first discovered anywhere in the world.
Water and Trails
The permanent ZIEM in Le Pradet includes the Garonne underwater nature trail and protects a marine area with exceptional biodiversity. Along the Baie de la Garonne underwater nature trail, information buoys mark the route, while a qualified instructor introduces visitors to Mediterranean flora and fauna. The marked route of the Garonne underwater nature trail passes through various habitats such as rocks, seagrass meadows and open water.
The Sentier du littoral from Garonne to the Mine de Cap Garonne takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes and runs between the sea and the hills.
Wine and Market
The weekly Marché de Provence in Le Pradet features food stalls as well as stalls selling flowers and clothing.
Domaine La Navicelle offers an œnoludic tour covering the history of the vineyard as well as biodynamic and organic winemaking, ending with a tasting of three cuvées. Domaine La Navicelle also offers an in-depth wine experience with a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars, accompanied by a tasting of six cuvées.
At Domaine La Navicelle's “Instants Gourmands”, the wines are paired with an artisan cheese and charcuterie board and a short tour of the estate. In Le Pradet, Clos Cibonne offers estate tours and tastings by prior appointment.
Getting Around
Réseau Mistral connects Le Pradet via bus routes 39, 23, 91 and 92, as well as night route 11. The Bureau d'information touristique du Pradet provides personal advice and practical information throughout the year.
