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| region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
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| Residents | 7.027 (2018) | |
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Cassis is a small coastal town in the region Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and is about 20 km east of Marseille in the department Bouches-du-Rhône.
background
The once sleepy fishing village has become a glamorous tourist destination. Famous guests included Raoul Dufy, Henri Matisse and Maurice de Vlaminck. Georges Braque visited the place in 1907, Othon Friesz was here from 1908 to 1910.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Marseille. Connections exist by bus or the SNCF (train).
By train
Cassis is on the railway line from Nice to Marseille. The 1 railway station
is about 3 km from the village.
In the street
The road from Marseille to Toulon leads directly past the place. Alternatively, take the Cassis exit on the Nice-Marseille motorway.
By boat
2 port
mobility
The town center is not very driver-friendly and parking spaces are in short supply! Even on foot, the route from the campsite to the pier is no fun on the way back, because it is a steep uphill climb.
Tourist Attractions
The main attractions are certainly the spectacular calanques that stretch along the Mediterranean coast from Marseille to Cassis.
- Villa Ariane. Villa Ariane is an elegant 19th century property with a Greek-style garden and a small amphitheater. From the late 1920s in the possession of the painter, actor and patron Jerome Hill, after his death property of the Camargo Foundation.
- La Prud'homie. A fisheries court established in 1791. In a niche stands the statue of St. Peter, which is carried through the streets of Cassis in the annual procession of the fête des pêcheurs.
- 1 Chateau.
From the 14th century, decayed in the 19th century, today converted into luxury holiday apartments, cannot be visited.
- 1 Hotel de ville, place Baragnon.From the 16th century with a large staircase and salon d'honneur (hall of honor).
- Maison de l'Europe. From the 17th century with a classical facade from 1808, with a monumental, listed staircase.
- 2 Église Saint-Michel de Cassis.Church building.
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- 3 Phare de Cassis.Lighthouse.
activities
- The festival of fishermen and the sea Fête de la Saint-Pierre et de la Mer takes place on the last weekend in June. It lasts two days and is dedicated to fishing and the sea. The main event of the festival is the blessing of the statue of St. Peter (Saint-Pierre) in St. Michel on Sunday morning. At the fair there is a parade of the Prud'homme and the blessing of the boats. There will be numerous other events throughout the weekend.
shop
kitchen
- It is open twice a week the Place Baragnon Weekly market.
nightlife
accommodation
camping
The campsite is on the outskirts, right on the road from Marseille to Nice. It is recommended to be there at lunchtime, otherwise you will have to move to other places.
security
health
Practical advice
The post office is down in town, near the pier.
trips
- Calanques. The best way to get there is by boat. Attention: If there is a great danger of forest fire, the footpaths can be closed from 11.00 a.m., ask early!
- Route des Crêtes. This route of the peaks leads from Cassis to La Ciotat and has a fantastic view of the sea and the cliffs. The most famous point is Cap Canaille.
- Cassis peninsula. Stony access to the sea.
- 4 Cap Canaille Cliff with a height of 362 meters
Web links
- http://www.cassis.fr - Casas official website
