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Cassis is a particularly renowned and popular tourist destination in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. In the heart of an exceptional natural setting, the town is protected on one side by Cap Canaille , the highest sea cliff in Europe, and by the rocky inlets on the other. Between the Provencal hinterland and the Mediterranean Sea, Cassis is a former fishing village and a fishing port with typical charm . Stroll through the narrow streets of the town, admire the colorful facades of the houses, and relax on one of the warm terraces that line the port and the boats.

The town center is full of cultural treasures to discover, such as the Musée Méditerranéen d’Art et Traditions Populaires (Museum of Art and Popular Traditions) and Le Four Banal. Cassis is also marked by religion. Numerous oratories line the streets and paths of Cassis including the Oratory of the Virgin, the Oratory of Saint Mary Magdalene, the Oratory of the Christ Child, etc. You can also visit Saint Michel Church, built in the neo-Romanesque style.

Beyond its historical and cultural heritage, Cassis is also rich in its soil and especially its vineyards . During your stay, take advantage of the markets and events organized throughout the year to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Cassis.

The beaches of the city such as Corton Beach, Grande Mer Beach, the beach of l’Anse de l’Arène and Bestouan Beach are very popular in good weather. However, Cassis is known throughout the world for its rocky inlets . True paradisiacal inlets, the Calanques of Cassis offer a breathtaking panorama. Nature lovers will appreciate the view, the fauna and flora of this dream setting.

Le Four Banal

Le Four Banal , installed on rue Thérèse Rastit, dates from the 17th century. Remarkably preserved, the bread oven bears witness to a bygone era. Mannequins dressed in period costumes are a faithful reconstruction of the place. The historic building is an integral part of the local heritage. Archeological excavations carried out in the basement of the building have revealed various ceramic objects that have confirmed the existence of an active port between the 1st and 6th centuries AD. The Four Banal was a facility that the Lord had to maintain for the subjects who could use it for a set sum.

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Calanques National Park

The Calanques National Park is a unique and protected tourist site that covers about 20 km. The inlets, their majestic cliffs and azure-blue water offer an idyllic setting to relax or to enjoy water sports such as diving and boat or kayak trips. To reach the inlets, you will have to equip yourself and take the hiking trails , unless you prefer to reach them by boat. Discover the natural heritage of Cassis, renowned throughout the world: Calanque de Port-Miou, Calanque de Port-Pin, Calanque d’En-Vau, etc.

A 17th-century mansion built by Désiré de Moustiers, the town hall is listed as a historical monument . Residence of various owners, the building was bought by the municipality and now houses the town hall . A visit to the monument allows you to marvel at the Salon d’Honneur with its coffered ceiling, the Renaissance fireplace, the chapel with its decorated ceiling, the cobbled courtyard… After restoration, medieval remains have been brought to light on the first floor thanks to the floor made of glazed slabs.

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Cap Canaille

Cap Canaille dominates the city of Cassis. It is the highest cliff in Europe, and it falls on the sea. The Corniche des Crêtes winds along the cape and connects Cassis to La Ciotat. The view from Cap Canaille is breathtaking on the coast of the inlets and on Cassis and La Ciotat. You can take the coastal path for a hike to Cap Canaille. Along the way, you will discover, in addition to the dream panoramas, the wild nature. The natural site is also appreciated by climbing enthusiasts.

Notre Dame de Bon Voyage Chapel

Located on the Port-Miou peninsula, the Notre Dame de Bon Voyage chapel was built in place of an old destroyed chapel. It owes its name to the ships which, passing nearby, invoked its protection. Cassis was spared from the plague in 1720. By way of thanks, a pilgrimage was organized from the parish church to the chapel. It is still a tradition today. Every first Sunday of July, the inhabitants go to the chapel to attend an open-air mass.

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Practical information

• Tourist Office of Cassis : https://www.ot-cassis.com/
• Road service : A50 Highway (from Marseille or Toulon)
• Air access : Marseille Provence Airport (1 hour)
• Railroad access : train station
• Discover also : markets , beaches , private beaches

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Visit Cassis (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Cassis is a small fishing port and town on the Cote d'Azur east of Marseille . The principal appeal of Cassis is its picture postcard harbour, and the very impressive position in which it is located with tree-dotted cliffs rising on both sides of the town, and equally to the access it provides to stunning local attractions. The town falls within the boundaries of the recently created Calanques National Park.

The local wines from Cassis, especially the white wines, are also very highly regarded. It is of course produced from the many vineyards you can see around the town!

Exploring Cassis

France This Way review: the very lovely harbour area in Cassis, as well as the beach next to the town centre and the proximity to the calanques de Marseille, ensure it is one of our favourite resorts on the Cote d'Azur and we highly recommend you visit

Unfortunately parking is mostly difficult and/or expensive in Cassis. The Viguerie and Mimosas car parks is the closest to the town centre but the others are significantly less expensive, which is especially important if your hotel has no parking and your car will be here a number of days. The Gorguettes parking is free (except winter) and carries passengers to the town centre on a shuttle bus.

Your visit will undoubtedly start with a walk around the waterfront in Cassis. The harbour is filled with boats and lined with attractive traditional pastel painted buildings and plenty of bars and restaurants and you could easily spend an afternoon just strolling around the harbour and enjoying a coffee break or lunch.

You can visit Cassis tourist office on the southern side of the harbour for information about the town, local sightseeing and events, and the ticket office for boat trips to the calanques is also near the tourist office. Walk further along this side of the harbour as far as the Statue of Calendal for the best views across the water to the colourful houses.

As well as strolling around the harbour you should also explore the streets in the town and up the hill behind the seafront, where highlights include the Church of Notre-Dame de-Bon-Voyage (19th century), the 17th century Town Hall, and some impressive town houses such as the Villa l'Ariane which now houses the town library.

Although the fishing village has medieval origins most buildings in the town date from the 17th and 18th century when a large part of Cassis was rebuilt.

You will also notice several traditional Provencal stone fountains, two or three small chapels and some small oratories as you explore: individually not particularly exciting perhaps but together they all contribute to the charm of the village. There is also a small museum in Cassis dedicated to the history of the town and region.

You can walk up the hill to the south-east to see the substantial remains of the medieval castle, the Chateau des Baux, built in the 14th century, and for a nice view across the town and along the coast although the castle itself is not open to the public (it is now a hotel). The Villa Mauresque next to the castle is one of the most impressive in Cassis.

If you want a relaxing introduction to the town as well as the Port-Miou peninsula without walking too far in the heat there is a tourist train that costs eight euros and takes 40 minutes and leaves from the sothern side of the harbour and is a good introduction to Cassis that also includes a photo stop at the calanque of Port-Miou: this is good value for money since it will take you a long time to walk here on a hot day!

Beaches in Cassis

There is a sunny beach in the centre of Cassis called the Plage de la Grande Mer, with the cliffs as a perfect backdrop. This main beach is a mix of sand and pebbles, while the other small beaches close to the town are rockier and also quieter: these include the plage du Bestouan at the base of Cape Canaille and the two small beaches at Anse de l'Arène and Anse du Corton.

This attractive combination of town, beach and surrounding scenery has long attracted artists here, with famous 20th century artists including Georges Braque, André Derain and Raoul Dufy among those who spent time here.

Note: an important festival dedicated to fishers is held here on the last weekend of June each year, when the port area becomes very lively.

Attractions and activities

Apart from exploring Cassis itself, be sure to find time for a couple of trips out from the town to the protected natural sites to either side of the port. The Route des Cretes is a dramatic road that follows the clifftops to the south-east towards the harbour town at La Ciotat and is an unmissable excursion with great views out to the sea and along the headland of Cap Canaille, the highest coastal cliffs in France. The road is also a popular cycle route along the coast.

To the west of Cassis are the Calanques of Marseille - cliffs that plunge dramatically into the turquoise sea below - these are also unmissable! Best seen by boat-trip leaving from Cassis harbour (one of our favourite trips along the Mediterranean coast). The first calanque to the south-west of Cassis contains the pleasure port of Port Miou.

There are also footpaths that permit access and alternative viewpoints of the calanques. These are equally picturesque but vary a lot in how difficult they are and when they are open to the public (the paths are often closed in summer because of fire risk and in high winds because of the danger) so you should ask in the tourist office for up to date information. The most popular trail goes to the Calanque d'En Vau via the Calanque de Port Pin, about 1 hour 30 minutes from the centre of Cassis.

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Address: Cassis, Ciotat, Marseille, Provence, 13260, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 43.2167, longitude 5.53889

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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby.

• Cap Canaille: site of natural beauty
• Cap Canaille (Cassis): site of natural beauty (3 km)
• Calanque de Figuerolles: site of natural beauty (7 km)
• Parc du Mugel: site of natural beauty (8 km)
• Parc municipal du Mugel: remarkable garden (8 km)
• Calanque: site of natural beauty (10 km)
• Parc Borély: remarkable garden (14 km)
• Parc Longchamp: remarkable garden (14 km)
• Jardin de la Magalone: remarkable garden (14 km)
• Parc du 26e Centenaire: remarkable garden (14 km)
• Saint Cyr sur Mer : recommended detour (14 km)
• OK Corral: theme park (15 km)

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Cassis is a city in Provence in southern France . Celebrated for its cliffs and calanques, it is also known for the Cassis wines (white, but also rosé) produced in the region.

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"Qu'a vist Paris, se noun a vist Cassis, pou dire: n'ai rèn vist" ("One who has seen Paris and who has not seen Cassis can say: I saw nothing") — these words, spoken by Nobel-prize winning writer Federique Mistral in the local Provençal language, reflect the great attraction that Cassis exerts on all those who go there.

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.

• 43.213434 5.536691 1 Office de Tourisme ( Tourist Office ), Quai des Moulins , ☏ +33 892 25 98 92 . M-Sa 09:00–18:30; Su and holidays 09:30-12:30, 15:00-18:00 . ( updated May 2015 )

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By train [ edit ]

• 43.234135 5.55316 1 Gare Cassis ( Railway station ), Quartier de la gare . 08:40-12:15, 13:45-17:25 . The station is on the edge of the town and is approximately 3.5 km, or 40 minutes walk from the centre of Cassis. There are foot paths the entire way, but not all of them are concreted so it's not especially suitable for wheeled bags (but it's not too bad). ( updated May 2015 )

By bus [ edit ]

There are some bus services to La Ciotat and Marseille .

By plane [ edit ]

The Marseille-Provence Airport is 55 km from Cassis.

By car [ edit ]

Some of the roads around Cassis have many sharp bends.

Get around [ edit ]

By foot [ edit ].

You can walk pretty much everywhere, it is a very small town.

• Marcouline bus service connects the train station with the town centre ( approx. every hour , single €0.80)
• Navette (shuttle) to the 43.21097 5.521172 2 Calanque de Port-Miou (Jul-Aug)
• Shuttle service to the free 43.22907 5.538096 3 park and ride “Gorguettes”

By taxi [ edit ]

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. For all enquiries phone: 04 42 01 78 96

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• 43.214282 5.539647 1 Place Baragnon . 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. ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.215795 5.53786 2 Eglise Saint Michel . Opened in 1875. ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.214723 5.53644 3 Prud'homie de Pêche ( Fishing Court ). ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.21662 5.538316 4 Villa l'Ariane . Now a public library. ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.212401 5.539325 5 Château de Cassis ( Castle ). Not open to the public. ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.21185 5.539502 6 La Villa Mauresque ( just behind the castle ). Closed due to restoration. ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.213027 5.535527 7 Statue de Calendal . A fictional hero from Cassis. ( updated May 2015 )

Do [ edit ]

The beaches (remember your swimming costume). These can get very busy in the summer months though.

By far the biggest attraction in Cassis is the Calanques . They are very steep walled inlets and bays along the coast between Marseille and Cassis. You can visit them by boat, or you can hike from bay to bay.

• Hike the Calanques . 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  
• Hike Cap Canaille ( 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.  
• Take a Boat to the Calanques . 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.  
• Rent a Kayak . 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).  
• Rock Climbing . The calanques are a top spot for rock climbers. If you like rock climbing, don't forget your climbing shoes!  

Buy [ edit ]

There are plenty of souvenirs available, ranging from the tacky to the upmarket. Some of them can be quite expensive so do shop around.

• La Savonnerie de Cassis , 13 Avenue du Revestel . 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. €2-5 per bar of soap (depending on size) .  
• L'Atelier des Calanques , 3 Rue du Four, 13260 Cassis , ☏ +33 6 28 97 33 05 . 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.  
• The Town Flea Market , Pl. Baragnon . 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.  

Eat [ edit ]

The sea provides a variety of flavours: sardines, tuna, redfish, bass, cuttlefish, sea bream, conger, grey mullet, eel, red mullet, mussels, sea urchins, and squid. The earth provides vegetables coloured by the sun and cut when ripe, honey, herbs, olives....

The seafront is lined with seafood restaurants but they tend to have higher prices than the restaurants away from the waterfront.

Just like Marseille, Cassis is a good place to try bouillabaisse. It's an entire dining experience rather than just a dish. It starts with a thick fish soup and croutons covered in a special sauce, then is followed by a variety of fish and more of the soup. You usually need to book a day ahead because they need to get the right fish in for the meal.

• 43.214825 5.537421 1 Chez Gilbert , 19 quai des Baux , ☏ +33 4 42 01 71 36 . A member of the Bouillabaisse Charter ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.214722 5.536195 2 La Poissonnerie Laurent , 5 Quai Jean Jacques Barthélémy , ☏ +33 4 42 01 71 56 . A fishmonger's restaurant ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.214659 5.535884 3 Romano , 15 Quai Jean Jacques Barthélémy , ☏ +33 4 42 01 08 16 . ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.211103 5.545092 4 La Villa Madie , Avenue de Revestel-anse de Corton ( SE out of the centre ), ☏ +33 4 96 18 00 00 . One Michelin star. ( updated May 2015 )
• 43.214782 5.538695 5 Le Bonaparte , 14 Rue du Général Bonaparte , ☏ +33 4 42 01 80 84 . 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. €30 per head for Bouillabaisse .  
• 43.214757 5.539312 6 Le Chaudron , 4 Rue Adolphe Thiers, 13260 Cassis . 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. €25-30 for a menu including entree, meal and desert .  
• 43.214612 5.535801 7 [dead link] La Vieille Auberge , 14 Quai Jean Jacques Barthélémy , ☏ +33 4 42 01 73 54 . ( updated May 2015 )

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As of July 2023, Cassis and its approach roads have 5G from all French carriers.

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• Aix-en-Provence - Open to the world, it is a city of human dimension where the preserved heritage and the city of tomorrow blend perfectly.
• La Ciotat - another end of the route des Crêtes along the Cap Canaille. A town associated with Lumière Brothers and their first films.

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Delightful small port, Cassis benefits from an exceptional environment by being situated inbetween the Canaille cape cliff and the famous creeks. It is a really charming place to stay in the summer with its narrow streets and squares, its houses with colourful facades, its quaysides, its lively cafe terraces and its beautiful beaches.

Numerous boats in the Cassis port offer various tours on the sea, in particular to visit the creeks.

Additional information Cassis

Located in Bouches-du-Rhône , in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, the commune of Cassis is one of the most popular tourist sites in this part of southern France. It takes place on the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea, only fifteen kilometers from Marseille .

Populated since 600 BC, Cassis was already a village of importance in the Gallo-Roman era. Attached to the County of Provence in the 15th century, the Mediterranean city developed mainly during the 18th century, especially around its port. The economic activities are diversified, and Cassis becomes world famous for its olive oil, its wines, its stone or its work of the coral.

Today, the Provençal city is mainly orientated towards tourism, through its exceptional natural heritage and its many monuments to discover during a stay on site. Lovers of gastronomy will be seduced by the local specialties, and more particularly by the wine of Cassis. Enjoying an AOC, they are available in white or rosé to accompany aperitifs on the terrace.

Things to see and do

The calanques, which Cassis shares with Marseille , are surely the most beautiful tourist site of the commune. They stretch over twenty kilometers on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and have been classified in National Park for several years. Accessible in height on the ground to admire the sea view, they can also be enjoyed by the sea, with boat trips organized by many tourism specialists of the region. Hiking is possible, the site is notably crossed by the GR 51 which crosses the creeks from east to west. For the more athletic, climbing sites have also been developed. You will find several coves all along the site to bathe in peace. Note that some beaches are reserved for naturists.

As you walk through Cassis, you will enjoy the charm of the Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Voyage chapel, as well as the marina. A popular place for locals and tourists alike, it is an opportunity to enjoy the view of the sea, while enjoying an aperitif on a sunny terrace. A castle, medieval vestige, is also present on the commune. A commonplace oven can also be visited at certain times of the year.

If you want to learn more about the history of the city and its surroundings, head to the Museum of Art and Popular Traditions. You will discover thematic collections on archeology, fine arts and ethnography. Conferences and exhibitions are regularly organized.

Very beautiful mansion of the early seventeenth century, the town hall of Cassis does not lack charm and deserves to be admired. Very lively, the casino Cassis is the opportunity to practice slot machines and to discover quality entertainment.

The beaches are numerous in Cassis and in its surroundings. Do not forget to take advantage of Corton, Grande Mer, Anse de l'Arène or Bestouan. Very present, the vineyard is the occasion to do some hikes around Cassis, or to discover the best wines of the region by visiting the various cellars present on site.

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Places of interest, events and festivities.

• The market is held on Wednesday and Friday mornings, while the fish market is open every morning, except on weekends.
• At the beginning of September, the potters' market is an opportunity to admire the work of local craftsmen. About twenty potters exhibit under the plane trees of Place Baragnon (in front of the town hall). All techniques are represented: glazed clay, sandstone, porcelain, raku, smoky clay, earthenware. Utility and decorative pieces, jewellery, sculpture…
• Between April and May, Cassis puts books in the spotlight during its Printemps du Livre festival.
• Every last weekend of June, the festival of fishermen and the sea settles in Cassis. You can attend a blessing of Saint Peter at the Saint-Michel church, or even enjoy various sea-oriented activities.
• In August, the Nuits Vagabondes offer various cultural shows in the city.
• Cassis Wine and Harvest Festival is held every year in September. Are offered, traditional dances, a great cavalcade, parades of carriages and folk groups, or even tastings of Cassis AOC wines.
• The traditional September pottery market for 2 days: 27 potters, artists and craftsmen from all walks of life, offer you their creations in a diversity of techniques and expressions of great richness...
• The laughter festival offers various comedy shows in November.
• Christmas is a real event at Cassis, with the organization of various activities based on Provençal tradition. It starts with Sainte-Barbe and its market, then the city offers a Christmas concert, nativity scenes in different places, a midnight mass, and finally the Pastorale Mauret performed each year to retrace the story of the Nativity.

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Enjoy your stay in Cassis to popular Creeks original way. You can visit these wonders of nature by sea by renting a kayak on site (2 or 3 people). A ride 2 to 5 hours on the waves that leave you with stars in their eyes (camera required).

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Cassis: what to do in march and april 2024

- Until March 10; the outdoor ice rink is set up at Place Baragnon.

- From March 1 to 10; Exhibition of Cassidain painters in the vaulted rooms at Place Baragnon.

-  Saturday March 23; Cassis celebrates its carnival. Costumed parade through the streets of the village.

- From March 30 to April 1; 10th edition of Cassis in the garden.

- Saturday April 13; let's clean up the South. Large waste collection operation organized by the Southern Region.

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Inhabited since Roman times, Cassis is nowadays a lively Provencal village. Nestled along the Mediterranean coast, between the port of Marseille and the city of La Ciotat, Cassis is a city worth visiting during a trip to the region. Here's a quick guide to the best things to do in Cassis!

Marina of Cassis

The harbour of Cassis has about 400 places of which twenty are reserved for visitors.

It offers many services to boaters such as electricity, fresh water, ice, telephone, guarding ashore. You will also be able to sort your waste with black and gray water pumps and oil and battery containers.

Beaches of Cassis

Need a moment of relaxation under the sun in Cassis? The village has four large beaches, two of which are monitored during the summer season, each offering a different perspective on the magnificent Cape Canaille.

Hiking in the Calanques

The calanque of Port Miou is primarily a marina but, by extending your walk, you can enjoy the beautiful calanque of Port Pin and further the amazing calanque of En Vau .

Restaurants in Cassis

With the restaurants in Cassis , discover the happiness of Provencal cooked in Cassis: Olive, Aioli, Anchoiade, Zucchini flowers, Bouillabaisse, Brandade de Cod, Stuffed squids, Eggplant caviar, Daubes Provençale, Tapenade ....

A complete page would not be enough to describe the richness of the dishes offered by the Cassis Mediterranean restaurants.

The diversity of cuisine offered in the village of Cassis allows everyone to find pleasure. From traditional brewery to Lebanese dishes, Tex Mex to very good Italian cuisine, the choice is important.

Shopping in Cassis

Very nice shops are waiting for you in Cassis. Whether you are looking for jewelery, decorative items or Provencal products, a wide choice is offered. Fashion is ubiquitous with quality stores. A particularity of the city: the 2 CV Méhari Cassis club where you can succumb to the charm of these old cars always news.

Food trades are very present and sell quality products.

You will find the wines of Cassis in the cellars and wine bar but also directly to the domaînes.

You will find further information and services on the website of Cassis town hall

Nearby also discover the bottin-ciotaden.fr, information website on the city of La Ciotat .

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• April 11, 2024 5:55 PM

The Cayuga County Office of Tourism could see a significant budget shortfall if a proposal to share hotel tax revenue with the City of Auburn goes through.

Officials with the agency warn that a split could lead to a $320,000 deficit, jeopardizing the agency’s operations, according to reporting this week by The Citizen.

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"qu'a vist paris e noun cassis a ren vist.".

"Anyone who has seen Paris, but hasn’t seen Cassis, hasn’t seen anything" Frédéric Mistral (1830-1914)

In 2018, the village was awarded the fourth flower of the "Villes et Villages Fleuris" label.

The village

Nestling in a natural casket where pine forests rub shoulders with ochre and white rocks, the vineyards on the plains and terraces that stretch down to the Mediterranean sea, Cassis is protected by the two monuments of nature that are Cap Canaille (tallest coastal cliff in Europe) glowing red when the Mistral blows, and the white limestone Calanques. "Qu'a vist Paris, se noun a vist Cassis, pou dire: n'ai rèn vist" These words written by Frédéric Mistral, the Nobel prize-winner for literature, are all it takes to describe the incredible attraction that Cassis exerts on everyone who goes there. This little fishing harbour, nestling between two exceptional natural sites (the famous Massif des Calanques and the majestic Cap Canaille) offers its visitors a concentrate of Provence and the Mediterranean . The magic already works its wonders on the little road that takes you to the village snaking its way down between vineyards and pine woods. The charm shows itself as you explore the little alleyways and squares edged with colourful fishermen’s houses. Cassis marks everyone’s minds forever as they discover the harbour for the first time, its boats and welcoming café terraces.

The small alleys of the old Cassis

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Municipal Museum of Mediterranean Popular Arts & Traditions

Just two steps away from the harbour, in the heart of the town, the museum is housed in a former presbytery dating back to the beginning of the 17th century. The building may be austere, but the interior – all charm and balance – is sure to seduce you as soon as you enter. There is a succession of permanent and temporary exhibitions, and Christmas is regularly celebrated there in a very special way. Its collections of paintings (the oldest one dates from 1601), its Roman remains and amphora propose a diversity that’s sure to charm the visitors. A reading corner and mini-boutique, complete this stopping place honoured on a number of occasions by major guidebooks: BBC, Athéna Review, le Figaro Méditerranée and various local radio stations.

Place Baragnon Phone: +33 (0)4 42 18 36 78 Fax : +33 (0)4 42 01 66 87 Email : [email protected] Free admission. Paying guided tours for groups. Wednesday to Saturday June to the end of September: 10am to 12.30 pm and 2 to 6pm October to the end of May: 10am to 12.30 pm and 2 to 5.30pm

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Le four banal(Communal Oven)

Located in Rue Thérèse Rastit, in the heart of the historical fishermen’s quarter, it dates from the second half of the 17th century. With its remarkable dimensions and excellent state of preservation, it bears witness to the activities of bygone days. The excavations undertaken in February and March 2001 by archaeologists from Var led to the discovery of a large number of ceramic artifacts, confirming the existence of an active port in this area between the first and sixth centuries AD.

Visit of the Communal Oven

The ‘Four Banal’ is open to the public from 9am to 12.30 and from 1.30 to 5pm, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and on Wednesdays from 9am to 12.30pm (except on public holidays). Free admission. Information on +33 (0)4 42 01 39 94 . The Tourist Office proposes guided tours in July and August. Information and booking at the Tourist Office.

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A dive into history

In 1991 Henri Cosquer, a diver from Cassis, discovered an underwater cave in an exceptional state of preservation. Scientists have been able to ascertain that this cave was occupied during two distinct periods. The negative hand outlines date back about 27,000 years, whereas the drawings and engravings of animals are more recent: 18,500 years old. For safety reasons the cave is not open to the public.

The religious buildings

THE ORATORIES Placed under the authority of the Bishops of Marseille until the French Revolution, the district of Cassis has always been steeped in religiosity. This spiritual life is still very much in evidence in the present-day Cassis with its oratories dotted along its streets and paths. Often located beside a path or a surrounding wall, eleven oratories can still be seen in Cassis today. Built of dressed stone or masonry, consisting of a pedestal and an ogival recess, sometimes even round-headed, they are usually surmounted by a wrought iron cross, and some of them still shelter a statue bearing witness to a particular devotion: Oratory of the Virgin Mary, Oratory of Mary Magdalene, Oratory of the Child Jesus, Oratory of Saint Joseph, Oratory of Saint Anthony of Padua, Oratory of Saint Charles Borromeo, Oratory of  Saint Lazarus, Oratory of Saint Vincent, Oratory of Our Lady of Sorrows, Oratory of Saint Luke, Oratory of the Virgin Mary.

Officially inaugurated in 1875, the church is consecrated to Saint Michael, to our Lady of the Sea and Saint Roch. Historically, it was the third church to be built in Cassis. Built with Cassis stone in the neo-Romanesque style with three naves, it is 32 m long and 18 m wide, and has seating for 400. Restored in 1958, its cupola was repaired recently.

The municipal buildings

L'Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

This private mansion was built during the 17th century by Désiré of Moustiers, former consul of Marseille. It then passed through the hands of several owners before being bought in 1938 by the municipality of Cassis to serve as the Town Hall which resides there since 1945. It has been listed as historic building since 1984 thanks to the rich heritage that it holds within: the Salon d'Honneur with its coffered ceiling, the Renaissance chimney, the chapel with its ornate ceiling, the facade with its Louis XIII windows and the fine entrance hall with balustrade staircase. Restoration work carried out in 1998 allowed the update of its medieval vestiges which are visible from the ground floor thanks to windows in the flagstones.

The fountain Baragnon

In the middle of the park, this fountain pays homage to Pierre Baragnon, owner of the manor house of Fontcreuse in the 19th century and General Adviser of the Canton for 20 years whose untiring efforts allowed the adduction of water from the Marseilles channel to Cassis in 1892.

The Four Nations Fountain

This recently constructed fountain is the heiress of an older one built in 1690. This monument reproduced a Parisian fountain that was built in 1686 to celebrate the victories of Louis XIV. It was so finely executed that when seen by Parisian travellers they noted in their correspondence "those who have seen the Fountain of Paris, haven't seen anything until they've seen the Fountain of Cassis". This expression, transformed by Frederic Mistral at the beginning of the 20th century, endures and has become emblematic of the village. According to local history, the original fountain was accidentally broken in 1785 by a Catalan fisherman who had climbed to the top of it so that he could have a better view of the Midsummer's Day festivities of Saint-Jean.

Villa l'Ariane

This country house of italo-provençal style formerly belonged to a wine grower from Cassis. It has been restored by the Municipality in full respect of the site and it now accommodates, on three floors, the Public library and the School of Music which is housed in an ancient greenhouse that overhangs a decorative garden which is completed by a pool.    

Tribunal de Pêche (Fishing Court)

Located alongside the port on the Barthelemy quay, it testifies to the long-time prevalent activity of the commune that is the fight by the people of Cassis to distance themselves from the "despotic, tyrannical, expensive, suspect and abusive" jurisdiction of the conciliation boards of Marseilles. This right was granted to them in 1791. The facade of the courthouse houses, in a niche, a wooden statue of Saint Pierre, (Saint Peter) patron saint of the fishermen’s guild, which was restored in 1984 and is traditionally carried out in procession to the church on the last Sunday in June on the occasionof theSaintPierre. The ceremony is followed by a blessing made at sea to all boats and by a homage made to all missing sailors.

Villa Mauresque

Joined to the castle, this habitation from the turn of the 20th century owes its name to its style, which recalls the colonial properties that were built in Algeria at about the same time. It was bought, along with the castle of which it was formerly dependant, by an American who had fallen in love with Cassis. On his death, his estate was passed from hand to hand, until the Municipality repurchased the Villa in 1979. Currently closed to the public, it is undergoing a restoration project to develop a cultural space.

Bestouan Iron Factory

Located at the end of the bay of Bestouan, it constitutes a fine example of industrial heritage from the Second French Empire. It was the location of a very short-lived iron and steel industry considering that its construction began in 1856 and its liquidation was marked in 1861. Fate dealt a bad hand when, just at the beginning of its operations, there was a serious economic crisis which proved to be fatal. Two inhabited lodging, a wall at the foot of the cliff, an arched door framed by two semi-circular windows, stone crows and a chimney 33 meters high, remain the only vestiges of that era.

Privately owned buildings

Cassis château.

A fortified enclosure built in the 13th and 14th centuries, no doubt on top of the remains of an earlier building dating from the 8th century. The Castrum belonged to the powerful Baux family from 1232 onwards. They also owned the barony of Aubagne and the seigneury of Roquefort. It was inside this "Castrum" that the mediaeval Cassis developed, seeking to protect itself from the barbarian invasions and brigands. At the end of the 15th century, this fortress housed more than 250 people. Stormed by Charles Quint’s troops in 1524, the Citadel was gradually abandoned in favour of the town on the coast, and became a military fort. Sold by the State in 1896 and then sold on several times, the Château has been a privately owned property since, and is now luxury guest house.

The Camargo foundation 

At the beginning of the nineteen thirties, when he was studying painting in Paris, Jérôme Hill, an American artist and heir to the founder of the Great Northern Railroad came on several trips to Cassis. He definitively succumbed to the magic of the place in 1939 by buying a house and some adjoining land from Madge Oliver, and English artist and art teacher, who counted Winston Churchill among her most illustrious students. In 1960 the artist, who had since become a patron of the arts, extended his property by buying the neighbouring Hôtel Panorama. In 1967, he set up the Camargo Foundation which every year hosts up to twelve ‘fellows’ – painters, plastic artists, writers, photographers, film-makers – who want to carry out works on French culture, accompanied by their families. The Foundation’s buildings today house the apartments intended for the artists, along with a library, a music room, a conference hall and a darkroom for the photographers.

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The Christmas festivities

In Provence, the Christmas festivities are always something special. And this couldn’t be more true than in Cassis where the traditions continue to be strong and firmly anchored. There are a series of events and opportunities for wonderment, lasting longer than a month, for the great joy of the young and not so young alike.

Amongst the events organised during this enchanting period: The celebration of Sainte-Barbe where the wheat that will decorate the Christmas table is planted by all the families. “The Provençal Christmas Market” which is held over ten days in the heart of the village, on the Place Baragnon. This market allows the visitors to fill their “stocking” with good and lovely things, bought from the best craftsmen and producers who flock here from all over the region. The Christmas Concert where the most beautiful traditional songs are sung, after having been enthusiastically rehearsed by the volunteers. Christmas cribs spring up all along the advent period in public places – the public garden, the town hall and in every house. Midnight Mass – a great moment of contemplation – marks the festive season’s grand finale.

‘La Pastorale Maurel’ has been put on every year in Cassis since the nineteen thirties. This play is acted and sung in Provençal, relating the “star’s progress”, the departure of the people of Provence for Bethlehem, after the angel Boufareu has announced the “good news” – the nativity – to them.

The Cassis Wine Festival

(end of May) This festival is held every year in September to honour the Cassis vineyards according to a well-established programme: Mass in Provençal at Saint Michel’s Church. Dance of the vine stock on the square in front of the church with local folklore groups. Procession of the region’s folklore groups. Tasting and sale of Cassis wine, organised by the Cassis wine-growers. Around this celebration of the Vine, some of the great “starred” chefs will present their culinary creations at the time of demonstrations and workshops at the ‘Vendanges Étoilées’ (Star-Studded Grape Harvest).

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Vendanges étoilées - Star-Studded Grape Harvests

(end of September) Between land and sea, between the vines, Calanques and Canaille, Cassis for the fifth successive year is hosting “Les Vendanges Étoilées”, the rendezvous that can’t be ignored by gourmets and epicureans alike. We invite you to: Learn how to make the most of the local produce in harmony with all the subtlety of the wines of Cassis. Discover a culinary knack, an exceptional recipe, remarkable produce. Enjoy dishes made before your very eyes by starred chefs and up-and-coming chefs. Share together exceptional moments in unique surroundings: Cassis… Cassis, a jewel, a terroir for honouring the riches of Mediterranean gastronomy and the people who make it possible…

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Festival of the fishermen and the sea

(last weekend in June) Two days dedicated exclusively to fishing and the sea. The major event during this festival is the blessing of Saint-Peter in Saint Michel’s church on the Sunday morning. Mass is followed by a procession of the Prud'hommes and the blessing of the boats in the sea. All weekend long, there is a succession of sea-related events .

Cassis and its artists

A host of artists have been drawn by the charm of Cassis and its light. Works depicting the port, village, Calanques and surrounding landscapes are on show in some of the greatest museums. Every year since 1995 the "L'Art et la Manière" association has organised the "Place aux Peintres" exhibition. This is an intimate outdoor exhibition that brings together about 35 talented artists, painters and sculptors. It is held one Sunday a month from April to October.

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Writers in Cassis

There isn’t really a Virginia Woolf route, nothing signposted anyway. You can simply imagine the paths she took and the places she appreciated, thanks to her letters. Virginia Woolf described Cassis as being a “little paradise".  She stayed here in 1925, 1927, 1928 and 1929. "In all she only spent a few weeks here, but they were so intense and luminous they had the taste of eternity". There is a book "Virginia Woolf à Cassis", with bilingual texts in French and English and photos, that proposes "A reverie around Cassis ": views of the lighthouse, Cap Canaille, the paths she may have taken through the vineyards edged with low dry-stone walls, the houses she lived in. She stayed in the village several times with her sister Vanessa and the Bloomsbury Group, particularly at the "Villa Les Mimosas", Avenue du Revestel and at the Domaine de Fontcreuse. Unfortunately, none of these private residences are currently open for visits, except for the vineyards of the Château de Fontcreuse (but not the houses). "In the steps of Virginia Woolf " allows you to immerse yourself in a state of mind, and look for the village as she perhaps knew it …

Cassis and film

The cinema has always played an important part in our dreams, you just have to look at the cinema attendance figures to understand that films are a way for getting away from it all for many of us. According to the CNC (French National Cinema Centre), 207.8 million tickets were sold in France, that is to say 6 % more than in 2013. Discovering landscapes, a town through a story that moves us, makes us laugh, makes us cry marks our minds. It arouses our curiosity, encourages us to discover these places that have struck our imagination. 300,000 visitors declare that they came to our region after having seen a film shot here. (CRT PACA figures). Since the cinema was created in La Ciotat, the département of Bouches du Rhône has been one of the départements that has been the most filmed by film-makers, lovers of Provence. Cassis, this little fishing village nestling between the Calanques and Cap Canaille, has seduced and continues to seduce film directors, actors and scriptwriters of every nationality. The variety of the scenery, its natural and architectural heritage, its international reputation attract an average of one hundred shoots every year. Many are the films that have been shot in Cassis between 1920 and 2015 - fifty in fact, some of them in their entirety, and others just for several scenes. Film-makers are drawn by the light and decor of our peaceful little fishing harbour. The stories told usually involve two themes, on the one hand the dark aspect of detective films, and there Cassis serves as a base for shady characters, smugglers, drug dealers. On the other hand, you have the idyllic aspect, where Cassis is the place for leading the good life, where you can take your time and meet up with friends and, why not, find your soul mate. From the legendary ‘Naïs’ to ‘Fantômas’ not to mention ‘Bienvenue Chez les Chti’ or ‘Sur un arbre perché’, southern joviality mixes in with comical dialogues, pastis, cicadas, petanque, fishing and the sunshine. The accent, the typical gestures of Provençal exoticism, the alleyways, the turquoise sea, the hills, everything comes together to make films that are totally unique.

The Tourist Office in Cassis proposes guided tours around the theme of the Cinema and Celebrities, all year round.

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Boston — Today, the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) hosted the 2024 Governor’s Conference, a full-day gathering to discuss the latest topics impacting travel and tourism in Massachusetts. The Healey-Driscoll Administration outlined this event as an objective in the 2023 economic development plan, Team Massachusetts: Leading Future Generations. This is the first time the conference has been held in Massachusetts in a decade. 

During the event, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll provided keynote speeches. The conference also included dynamic panels with industry leaders, a presentation of Massachusetts tourism awards, and the new brand reveal for Massachusetts 250, the administration’s marketing plan to commemorate the 250 th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Massachusetts 250 website and social media channels launched today in conjunction with the brand announcement.  

"Massachusetts has so much to offer with its natural beauty and outdoor activities, history, world-class arts and culture, sports teams, and a diversity of food and communities. Our tourism industry is one of our greatest assets. That’s why we’re thrilled to relaunch the Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism after a decade,” said Governor Maura Healey . “Together, we can further grow our tourism industry by passing our administration’s Mass Leads Act, which dedicates $100 million to our tourism economy – with arts, culture, and the creative economy at the center of the strategy.” 

“From the Boston Tea Party, to Lexington and Concord, to Dorchester Heights and beyond – critical engagements of the American Revolution happened right here in Massachusetts. Over the next three years, we’ll be commemorating the history that is the core of the Massachusetts story by celebrating the wins and reflecting on lessons learned,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll . “We’re excited to unveil the Massachusetts 250 logo, website and social media today and we encourage Massachusetts residents to check them out to keep informed all of the events coming up that they won’t want to miss.” 

"The travel and tourism industry provides a wide range of employment opportunities, from seasonal jobs to fulfilling lifelong careers, enriching our workforce. It positions Massachusetts on the global stage, attracting diverse visitors from around the globe to experience the beauty of Massachusetts throughout the year,” said Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao. “We’re excited to host the 2024 Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism, inviting experts to showcase our state’s talents and collaborate on areas of improvement – together, working towards making Massachusetts a global leader in tourism and culture.”  

“We are delighted to bring the Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism back to Massachusetts,” said MOTT Executive Director Kate Fox. “Our tourism industry is significant, generating $24.2 billion in visitor spending, $1.9 billion in state and local tax revenue, and employing more than 130,000 people across the state. The conference provides a valuable opportunity for learning, networking, and professional development and we look forward to making it an annual convening that will strengthen the Massachusetts tourism industry.” 

The tourism industry employs approximately 130,000 residents and contributes more than $24 billion to the state’s economy. As part of Governor Healey’s new “Mass Leads Act,” the administration commits more than $100 million in capital authorization to growing the state’s tourism economy with an understanding that arts, culture, and the creative economy are part of the solution.   

“Travel and tourism is an essential part of our statewide and local economies. Massachusetts has so much to offer the domestic and international visitor. Historic commemorations, literature, arts and cultural organizations, food and farms, our beautiful outdoors with beautiful trails and recreational opportunities, sporting events, scientific and environmental innovation, and more. We have it all,” said State Representative Mindy Domb, Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development . “By bringing our travel and tourism partners together, the Governor’s Conference highlights the depth of the sector’s economic impact, features the variety of experiences available in the commonwealth, and promotes the collaboration that fuels the sector’s growth.” 

As part of the Conference, Governor Healey presented four tourism awards on behalf of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, recognizing achievement and contributions to the Massachusetts tourism industry.  

The Larry D. Meehan Lifetime Achievement Award   Presented to Patti Lloyd, Senior Vice President of Sales at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, for her 24 years of promotion of Cape Cod, The Islands, and Massachusetts. As a member of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Larry Meehan had a remarkable 30-year career in the tourism industry. This award, presented by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, is bestowed upon one individual who has made a unique contribution to the growth and vitality of the Massachusetts tourism industry.  

The Revolutionary Achievement Award   Presented to Jonathan Lane, Executive Director of Revolution 250, Inc, for his innovative approach to embracing all things commemorating the 250 th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This newly established award will annually recognize an individual who has contributed to the Massachusetts tourism industry in a “revolutionary” way.  

The Film Industry Achievement Award   Presented to Charlie Harrington, a location manager who has made outstanding contributions to the Massachusetts film industry over the past 40 years. 

The Award of Appreciation   Presented to Tony D’Agostino, who is retiring as MOTT’s Director of Research, for his outstanding commitment to the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, Regional Tourism Councils, and the Massachusetts tourism industry.   

The 2024 Governor Conference sets a new precedent bringing the conference back annually and will expand on efforts to position Massachusetts as a top travel destination.  

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