Cassis & the Calanques
Cassis and the Calanques: the back story
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Image courtesy of © René Hourdry · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Cassis and the Calanques: the back story
Cassis lies west of the classic Côte d’Azur, near Marseille, about two hours by road from Nice. Its harbour is framed by Cap Canaille, and to the west the limestone calanques of the national park run towards Marseille.
The harbour
Boats leave for the calanques all year, weather permitting; La Villa Madie, above the Anse de Corton, holds three MICHELIN stars (2026).
The calanques
Walk to Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En-Vau, or kayak; dive with a club from the harbour.
Leave the car at Les Gorguettes and check the park’s fire-risk closures before any summer walk.
Our advice: Cassis is not a half-day trip from Nice: stay a night.
Why it's on our list
- The harbour
- The calanques
- Our advice
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cassis and the Calanques: the back story before you go.