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Cassis
Cassis is a commune situated east of Marseille in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France.
It is a popular tourist destination, [1] famous for its cliffs and sheltered inlets called calanques. The wines of Cassis are white and rosé, and not to be confused with creme de cassis, the specialty of Burgundy which takes its name from blackcurrants (cassis), not the commune.
It is a popular tourist destination, [1] famous for its cliffs and sheltered inlets called calanques. The wines of Cassis are white and rosé, and not to be confused with creme de cassis, the specialty of Burgundy which takes its name from blackcurrants (cassis), not the commune.
Tourism
Many people rate Cassis as the best resort in St-Tropez; jammed by cliffs, its development has been sidomodesto. The main thing to do is take a boat trip to the Calanques - fjord-like entrances that cut deep into the limestone cliffs. Several companies operate from the harbor, but make sure they allow you to leave or simply stroll and prepare for the rough seas. If you're feeling energetic, follow the well-marked Calanques trail behind the western beach; It is about ninety minutes walk to the farthest and best calanque, En Vau, where you can reach the coast. The water is deep blue and can swim between the cliffs. It is an experience not to be missed.
You can rent kayaks or boats in Cassis, sometimes including a captain, and there are some wetsuits; The tourist office has details. The spectacular cliff-side Des Crêtes route connects Cassis with La Ciotat; regular viewpoints let you stop and take the perfect picture.
You can rent kayaks or boats in Cassis, sometimes including a captain, and there are some wetsuits; The tourist office has details. The spectacular cliff-side Des Crêtes route connects Cassis with La Ciotat; regular viewpoints let you stop and take the perfect picture.
Gastronomy
The sea offers a variety of flavors: sardines, tuna, red fish, sea bass, cuttlefish, sea bream, conger, mullet, eel, mullet, sea urchins and squid. The earth provides sun-colored and sliced vegetables when ripe, honey, herbs, olives ...
The harbor is full of many seafood restaurants, which are generally good due to the huge local competition.
Although not a well-known wine region, some of Cassis's fine wines have been found in faraway places like the US. Fresh whites and rosé accompany fish dishes in many restaurants.
The harbor is full of many seafood restaurants, which are generally good due to the huge local competition.
Although not a well-known wine region, some of Cassis's fine wines have been found in faraway places like the US. Fresh whites and rosé accompany fish dishes in many restaurants.
Weather
Cassis is located in southern France, situated east of Marseille, situated on the Mediterranean coast around a small port.
Currently, tourism and wine production are the main industries.
Cassis has an impressive topography of cliffs and calanques that occupy a large part of the Mediterranean coast.
The climate is Mediterranean and warmer than northern France, especially in summer. Summers can be hot and even hot when rain rarely falls. Winters are usually mild and sunny.
Due to its location, Cassis is said to have a temperate microclimate as it is located between the mountains and the sea.
The pleasant weather can be interrupted by a cold and windy weather caused by the northern wind, called mistral.
This city is a great place to explore and enjoy the weather.
The hottest month is July. The sea temperature can reach 700F, which is from 0 to 20ºC.
Currently, tourism and wine production are the main industries.
Cassis has an impressive topography of cliffs and calanques that occupy a large part of the Mediterranean coast.
The climate is Mediterranean and warmer than northern France, especially in summer. Summers can be hot and even hot when rain rarely falls. Winters are usually mild and sunny.
Due to its location, Cassis is said to have a temperate microclimate as it is located between the mountains and the sea.
The pleasant weather can be interrupted by a cold and windy weather caused by the northern wind, called mistral.
This city is a great place to explore and enjoy the weather.
The hottest month is July. The sea temperature can reach 700F, which is from 0 to 20ºC.
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