The wines of Cassis – among the first in France to receive the AOC (appellation d’origine contrôlée) designation – are primarily white wines, which go well with the local seafood. For a taste of these distinctive wines, consider a wine … Continue reading
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Things to do in Cassis – Wine-tasting at Domaine du Paternel
Wine making has been part of the local culture for thousands of years and, apart from the coastal views, the hillside vineyards of Cassis make up a good portion of the landscape. The wines of Cassis were among the … Continue reading
Things to do in Cassis – Enjoy the Provençal Market
In Cassis, Wednesdays and Fridays are market days, when area merchants set up their stalls in the shade of the plane trees around Place Baragnon. This colorful open-air Provençal market is a popular attraction and definitely one of the highlights of … Continue reading
The Easiest Way to Get from Marseille to Cassis
The quickest, cheapest, and easiest way to get from Marseille to Cassis is by train. Here are our step-by-step directions for getting from the Marseille train station (Gare de Saint-Charles) to the Cassis city center/waterfront: Step 1: Make your way … Continue reading
Things to do in Cassis – Visit the Church of Saint Michel
The 19th century Church of Saint Michael (Eglise Saint Michel) is located uphill in a quiet neighborhood. The bell tower is visible from the port below. If the church is open, you may want to pop in for a quick look. … Continue reading
Things to do in Cassis – Go to the Beach (La Plage)
Cassis has a few slivers of beach and rocky coves – some easily accessible, others somewhat secluded. All are beautiful spots, perfect for a dip in the clear emerald water. The two beaches with easiest access are: Plage de la Grande … Continue reading
Things to do in Cassis – Tour the Vineyards with an E-Bike
An enjoyable and exhilarating way to see the village of Cassis and the terraced vineyards is by taking a tour on an electric bike. The bikes, which can supply up to 80% of the power needed, make for a virtually … Continue reading
Things to do in Cassis – Visit the Calanques
“…I’ve settled in Cassis, a pretty little port an hour from Marseille. Some white, some blue, some orange harmonically dispersed in pretty undulations. All around mountains with rhythmic curves.” ~ Paul Signac in a letter to Vincent van Gogh, 12 April 1889 … Continue reading
Where to eat and sleep in Cassis
As would be expected of a fishing village, the restaurants in Cassis specialize in seafood and the day’s catch will likely be one of the best items on the menu. Here are a few of the places we recommend: La Poissonerie … Continue reading
What to see and do in Cassis
This is Southern France and the pace is slow, so a good portion of your time in Cassis may be spent just relaxing and taking in the spectacular and dramatic views. Enjoy the beaches and sidewalk cafes; take a stroll through … Continue reading
Cassis, France
The best-kept secret in southern France is Cassis. And we love it!! We’re talking about the town, not the fruit, though we’d probably love that, too. Cassis is a favorite vacation destination, as well as weekend get-away for the French and we … Continue reading