The calanques of Cassis and Marseille, two corners of paradise

Mary Deschamps 26 Sep 2020
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The end of summer is the ideal period to rediscover two natural havens which are the calanques (creeks) of Cassis and Marseille.

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Calanques de Cassis et de Marseille, à chacun son paradis
Only sailboats and small boats have access to the shores of the calanques. © OT Cassis
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The escapade begins at the doors of Marseille ! and it takes place on foot. Indeed, the Parc National des Calanques comprises a series of quasi inaccessible coves and inlets spreading out on twenty steep kilometers on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. Cut out like fjords, its natural canyons offer a panorama unique in Europe, featuring landscapes that inspired the paintings of Cézanne, immortalizing eternal Provence.

Small deserted beaches

On this protected site, forbidden to cars, a few cabins with rustic comfort are sprinkled on the hills, as though to recall the fragility of a wild massif whose paths and glens dive into the transparent waters. The environment offers points of view worthy of heavenly screen backgrounds and immediately seduces visitors by its natural beauty, rhythmed by the noise of crickets and waves.

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The islands of the Parc National are accessible to strollers, only during the day. © OT Cassis
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To need to travel all the way to the Maldives, these clear waters are located in the Bouches-du-Rhône. © OT Cassis

Between sea and vineyards

Bordering limestone rocks, about thirty spots are next to terraced vineyards testyifying to a generous art of living. Those seeeking confidential tourism will be delighted to find themselves in Cannelongue, Sormiou or Morgiou to enjoy chic picnics, discovering transparent waters and be able to freely practice canyoning, rafting, sailing, water-skiing, fishing, canoe and kayak between two dips in the sea…

<em>Modifier Article</em> Calanques de Cassis et Marseille, à chacun son paradis
The fauna and flora of this preserved space participate in the regional biodiversity. © OT Cassis

Exceptional landscapes as heritage

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