Three guides, one shared love of the calanques
State-certified instructors trained in sea rescue, they know every cove between Cassis and Sugiton, and the best places to swim.
“I wanted to show the calanques the way I first saw them as a child”
I grew up in La Ciotat and took my first paddle strokes at ten, at the harbour kayak club. After qualifying as a state instructor, I guided in Corsica and Norway for eight seasons.
In 2016, I bought six sea kayaks and founded Pagaie Bleue, with one rule: never more than six kayaks per guide. That means fewer customers per trip, but trips where there is time to look, swim and answer every question.
Mathieu Roux
Founder and instructor
The people who take you out
Léa Fabre
A marine biologist by training, she leads the snorkelling trips and can name every fish you will meet.
Théo Marchetti
Born in Cassis and a regional sea kayak champion, he leads the big day out to Sugiton and the sunset trips.
A small business with high standards
Six kayaks per guide
So everyone gets attention, and we never crowd a calanque.
Safety first
Equipment checked every morning, VHF radio and first-aid kit on board.
Leave no trace
No single-use plastic, and we pick up any litter we come across.
Repaired kayaks
Our hulls are repaired in the workshop rather than replaced.
Come out with us
Choose your trip and slot: one of our guides will meet you on Bestouan beach.