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Cassis Travel Guide: 38 reviews and 82 photos

The port of Cassis - Cassis
The port of Cassis
Provence Sur La Mer

Cassis is a coastal town in Provence, also just a short drive from Marseilles. It is definitely a tourist destination, and so gets popular and crowded in high season.

Sadly we travelled to Cassis during a heat wave - the town was beautiful, the food was amazing but we were so hot that we only went hiking a few times, and didn't manage to work up the will to go rock climbing even once (it was 38-40C and humid most days). In June the water is too cold to swim (unless you are 'into' cold water, which some people must be as we did see people swimming from time to time, but I think it was the heat wave that drove them to it!).

We are told the best time to go here for hiking/climbing is either Spring or better yet in Fall, when the ocean has had a chance to warm over the summer. We will be heading back here again in one of those 2 seasons, as the Calanques are just too tempting to resist climbing on!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Nice coastal town, delicious food
  • Cons:Slightly on the 'beaten path' especially in summers
  • Last visit to Cassis: Jun 2003
  • Intro Updated Jul 31, 2003
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M. Brun Restaurant - Cassis Lunch on the Quai facing the ocean Restaurants (4)

On the waterfont is a mostly red-deco restaurant that features breakfast and lunches (and ice cream deserts), called M.... more travel advice

Hiking above Port Miou to Port Pin - Cassis Hiking the shoreline trails Sports & Outdoors (1)

There are several hiking trails in and around Cassis, including part of the GR98, which heads out to the Calanque... more travel advice

Plage de l'Arene - Cassis The Sea (of course!!) Things to Do (2)

There are several beaches in Cassis. The main one near 'downtown' is always full of people (La Grande Mer). It is a true... more travel advice

Pastis and Boules at Cigales Bar - Cassis Yes, more frugality Hotels (1)

On our trip to Provence this year we were on a budget - we'd decided to splurge on food, but make up for it by saving on... more travel advice

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    Roadquill Jan 7, 2006 at 6:44 PM Report Abuse

    Genypher, good tips. I am thinking about staying in Cassis while exploring Provence this summer. Karl

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    Pawtuxet Feb 22, 2005 at 5:04 AM Report Abuse

    I'm dreaming of seeing this region one day soon. I won't be doing any climbing, but the waterfront looks as if it would amuse me for days.

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    cadzand Jan 26, 2004 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

    Boules, pastis, sunburn, calanques, boat trips, bouillabaisse, yes ! this brings back wonderful memories. Nice page and good tips !

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    keeweechic Oct 24, 2003 at 7:32 PM Report Abuse

    Gosh that was hot to be hiking. A wonderful boat tour even if touristy. Great seafood choices. A wealth of information and good tips

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