Neighborhood highlights
Beaches:
The Bestouan:
This beach sometimes overcrowded remains all the same the beach that has the most beautiful panorama of Cassis.
And yes!!, the view of the famous cliff of Cap Canaille is magnificent.
It is a small pebble beach, Clean, with showers, a snack bar on the beach and a very friendly hotel-restaurant just above ( Le jardin d 'emile ).
Arena Beach and Cape Canaille:
This beach is located a few minutes walk from the city center of Cassis, and just above the cliff of Cap Canaille, access to the sea is not very obvious because of the blocks of rocks that border it but its setting is still wild and magical. To get there: when you are at the roundabout of the Casino de Cassis, take in the direction of Cap Canaille for 5 minutes, the beach is then indicated, you will find a small parking on the left.
The beaches of the coves of Port Pin and Port Miou;
Located in the cove of Port Pin, this beach is accessible in 15 minutes walk from the cove of Port Miou. This small sandy beach surprises by its beauty when it appears at the bend of the hiking trail that goes to the creek of En Vau. Many rocks on either side of the beach are suitable for tanning and allow you to find a corner sheltered from the crowds of the summer season.
The beach of the calanque of En Vau:
The beach of En Vau is magical it appears after 45 minutes of walking as out of nowhere, at the exit of one of the multiple turns of the descent to the calanque. no comment!!!!
The vines:
In Cassis, the vine has been cultivated since antiquity. This culture continued throughout the Middle Ages. King René I, king winemaker himself will advance the cultivation of grapes from his return to Provence in 1492 . It was during his reign that varieties of Muscat grapes were introduced from Italy, especially in Cassis. From year to year, the Cassidians extended the cultivation of vines to other parts of their terroirs and at the end of the 16th century, the communal archives mention vineyards in the northern and eastern districts which are in addition to those already existing in the southeastern part.
The wine of Cassis is one of the first to have received in 1936 the Appellation d 'Origine Contrôlée, at the same time as the Châteauneuf du Pape, the Arbois and the Sauternes. AOC Cassis is produced by 12 estates whose 196 ha of vines are exclusively located in the commune of Cassis. The grapes are harvested by hand.
The vineyard is protected from the mistral by the impressive height of the surrounding hills. In this amphitheatre, Cassis is under the dominance of a microclimate favorable to the cultivation of quality vines. One million bottles of the precious nectar are produced each year and consumed on the best tables of Blackcurrant...and the world.
Discover the wines of Cassis
As stated earlier, all the production of Cassis wines is located in the commune of Cassis. Visitors can therefore both enjoy this pretty little town, nestled in the heart of the Calanques, go and enjoy the joys of the beach, and between all this, taste a good glass of wine.
Most of the Cassis Cellars are ready to welcome those interested for possible tastings.
Our selection of areas to visit
Château de Fontcreuse
Rte Pierre Imbert 13260 Cassis
AOC CASSIS Château de Fontcreuse
Domaine du Paternel
11, Route Pierre Imbert - 13260 Cassis
AOC CASSIS Domaine du Paternel
Not far from Cassis:
LA CIOTAT:
- Calanque de Figuerolles:highly recommended, go for a walk on the side of the calanque de Figuerolles, typical, wild, with a small restaurant at the 'Robinson Crusoe'
- Calanque du Mugel
MARSEILLE:
- the shopping cart district, popular and colorful
Notre Dame de la Garde:with a sublime view of Marseille
- The goudes:Facing the Tiboulen and Maîre islands, near the splendid island of Riou, the small port
des Goudes offered refuge in 1720 to the crews of the maritime convoys victims of the great plague.But also gives you the opportunity to discover the wild coast, the famous Calanques and the hinterland typically MarseilleLES GOUDES...
According to well-informed historians this would be the deformation of 'L'Aïgoudo' (The source,) indeed in the 18th century, St. Michael of fresh water was, it seems, the place of water supply for the boats and the few passers-by who ventured into these surroundings.
Marked routes of sports hikes for all levels will lead you from Goudes to Calanques Les Goudes it is a little bit the end of the world, a small fishing village, which has kept a certain authenticity.
- The valley of the Auffes:small typical port with some traditional restaurants and their sublime bouillabaisses...
