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Administrative division in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Photo: Benoît Prieur, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Cassis is a city in Provence in southern France. The little fishing port, tucked between two exceptional natural sites (the celebrated Calanques and the majestic Cap Canaille) offers a concentrated version of Provence and the Mediterranean. The magic begins to work on the little road that leads to the village, winding between vineyards and pine trees. Walk along charming back roads lined with the brightly coloured homes of fishermen. Cassis will be forever remembered by those who see its port, boats and welcoming terraces for the first time.
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This square and the adjacent Place de la République are the centre of the town. There are the 17th-century building of Mairie (Town Hall), Musée d'Art et Traditions Populaires de Cassis (Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions). You could also see a couple of fountains there. On Wednesdays and Fridays in the morning a local market is located there.
Opened in 1875.
Fishing Court
Now a public library.
Castle
Not open to the public.
Closed due to restoration.
A fictional hero from Cassis.
You can easily walk to the Calanques from the centre of Cassis. It's sign-posted but if you have a map head to Av. des Calanques where you'll find the first bay which is full of yachts. From there the trails start and you can wander from bay to bay over the hills. You'll need good shoes, and probably a map. The further you go the rockier, steeper and more slippery it gets. Walking tours are also available
route des Crêtes
Cap Canaille is a headland to the east of Cassis. It is the highest sea cliff in France and offers fantastic views of Cassis. To get to the top it takes approximately an hour and a half. The first hour is on roads and the last half is on walking tracks. Be careful near the top, it can get quite windy.
The boat trips to the Calanques are definitely worthwhile. A choice of trips is available, either tours or drop-on or pick-ups from the Calanques.
You can rent kayaks from the first Calanque. The kayaks are on the left hand (eastern) side of the first calanque (the one with all the yachts).
The calanques are a top spot for rock climbers. If you like rock climbing, don't forget your climbing shoes!
A member of the Bouillabaisse Charter
A fishmonger's restaurant
One Michelin star.
A good and relatively inexpensive place to try Bouillabaisse (which can range from €30-50pp depending on the restaurant). Make sure you book it a day ahead though, otherwise they might not have the correct fish to make it for you.
On a quiet street just off the main road, Le Chaudron offers local style food with a good selection of seafood and other classic French dishes. The duck with lavender and honey sauce was a particular highlight.
A small boutique that sells handmade (on site) soaps, moisturisers, massage oils and other bath products. Everything is made from natural products such as olive oil. A good place to find inexpensive but pretty presents.
A boutique that sells handmade candles and candle holders. All very pretty. The owner will also make candles to your specifications if you can wait overnight.
In the centre of town on a Sunday morning, there is a small flea market where the locals sell all sorts of pre-loved knick knacks.
By bus
There are some bus services to La Ciotat and Marseille.
By plane
The Marseille-Provence Airport is 55 km from Cassis.
By car
Some of the roads around Cassis have many sharp bends.
By bus
By taxi
Les Taxis Cassidains: are happy to take tourists on a route which exhibits the charms of the region: a visit to the Calanques, the village of Castellet, the vineyards of Cassis.
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