Cassis, Coastal commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, France
The Mediterranean town of Cassis extends along limestone cliffs with a natural harbor, surrounded by vineyards and the Calanques National Park coastline.
Romans established a maritime trading port named Carcisis Portus in the first century BC, connecting North Africa and Middle Eastern trade routes.
The local wine production gained official recognition in 1936 when Cassis received one of France's first appellation d'origine contrôlée certifications.
Visitors can explore the town through guided boat tours departing from the port, offering views of the limestone formations and Cap Canaille cliffs.
The Cap Canaille cliff formation near Cassis reaches 394 meters above sea level, making it one of Europe's highest maritime cliffs.
Location: Bouches-du-Rhône
Location: arrondissement of Marseille
Location: canton of la Ciotat
Location: Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence
Elevation above the sea: 172 m
Shares border with: Aubagne, Ceyreste, La Ciotat, Roquefort-la-Bédoule, Carnoux-en-Provence, Marseille
Address: 13260 Cassis, France 13260
Phone: +33442183636
Email: accueil@cassis.fr
Website: http://cassis.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.21556,5.53722
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
Calanques National Park
7.2 km
Château de Cassis
366 m
En-Vau
3.4 km
Calanque de Port-Miou
2.1 km
Plage de Port Pin
2.5 km
Falaises Soubeyranes
4.1 km
Port-Pin
2.5 km
Exsurgence de Port-Miou
2.3 km
Plage du Bestouan
565 m
Devenson
4.6 km
Calanque de l'Oule
3.9 km
Location kayak Cassis
291 m
Bastide Marin
6.8 km
Plage d'En Vau
3.5 km
Plage Grande Mer
307 m
Scenic viewpoint
2.8 km
Cassis Lighthouse
371 m
Scenic viewpoint
2 km
Église Saint-Michel de Cassis
61 m
Belvedere d'en Vau
3.7 km
Town hall of Cassis
250 m
Scenic viewpoint
3.1 km
Église Sainte-Roselyne de Roquefort-la-Bédoule
5.5 km
Chapelle Sainte-Croix-de-Jérusalem de Cassis
936 m
Palais Lumière
7.1 km
Scenic viewpoint
483 m
Château de Port-Miou
1.8 km
Fontaine, avenue Victor Hugo, Cassis
217 mReviews
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