This little seaside resort is snuggled at the foot of a very tall cliff called Cap Canaille. Cassis is a wonderful place to stroll about with its picturesque fishing port lined with cafes and restaurants.

The city built with its streets going up and down has lovely old quarters with an elegant hotel de ville on the shady square, where the inhabitants came to cool off and play "petanque" on summer nights

The route des Cretes highabove the sea is very impressive and has a fabulous panorama of the area. This road links Cassis to La Ciotat and follows along the cliffs Soubeyranes.

Above these clifts are the famous calanques or inIets that go all the way to Marseille.

All sorts of experiences on foot are available here, from simple little walks to cliff climbing. There are 360km. of well marked trails from which you can see the sea...an unforgettable experience!