Ancient fishing port rebuilt in the 18th century, Cassis has become
the most charming station along the coast surrounded by two
exceptional domains: the Cap Canaille, highest european cliff (418m)
and the Calanques, 23km of untouched rocky inlets until Marseille.

In Cassis, you will visit the calanques walking or by boat, enjoy
its beaches, walk into the medieval village streets or enjoy the
local white wine production on the harbor terraces,..

The 12 Calanques hills, sort of Provencal fiords, emerged 6 millions
years ago. The calanques are deep narrow valleys, surrounded by
abrupt rocky cliffs, dug in former times by rivers which were
flodded by the sea in 10000 years ago. The Cosquer cave found in
1984 120ft underwater, proved human presence 25 000 years ago.

Today, the tiny beaches surrounded with high white walls falling
into the turquoise water offer an impressive panorama to the walkers
and boat trippers and a well known spot to rock climbers. Wildlife
abounds with countless seabirds, foxes, stone martens, bats.. and a
flora offering more than 900 plant species. The Calanques mountains
also offer 160 KM of protected tracks along the coast between
Marseille and Cassis, reaching its highest point at Mont Puget
(565m).