If you read enough online about France and where to (and where not to) go, you will stumble across some terrific blogs and articles. Cassis ranked #1 on someone's must-do, so we did.
A little cove on the Med, an old fishing village that was often frequented by pirates, this rather tiny harbour is surrounded by a series of "Calanques", unique inlets formed in the limestone cliffs, creating a load of tiny remote pristine coves and beaches. If you own a boat, access is easy, thankfully though all the boat owners were in nearby St Tropez, a more important town to be seen in, it seems. So the serenity here is preserved.
The chartered boat tours however are fantastic, guiding you around the coastline, sharing the history of the town, as they show of their amazing coastal village which so much pride and enthusiasm, you wouldn't think it was the 15th time he'd made that trip that week.
E loved the boat ride, we loved the scenery and our skipper loved that we were Australian, calling us Kylie Minogue and Mel Gibson all morning!
Much of the Cote d'Azur is flashy beaches, big crowds and too much money, Cassis however is forever giving, the people are lovely, the parking is manageable and the best beach in town is a short walk from Centre Ville and blissfully free (of both price and attitude) ... and distinctively French in getting their gear off! ( . )( . )
The town is also famous for their Rose and seafood, so of course we had to indulge in a long lunch overlooking the port.
A day well spent.
Scott
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