Holiday rentals and lettings in Cassis

Get ready to explore the beauty of Cassis

Famous for its cliffs, creeks, casino, fishing port and wines, Cassis is a pleasant seaside resort. Nestled between the Calanques massif and the imposing Cap Canaille, two exceptional sites in the South of France, Cassis - a real jewel to discover - offers a concentration of Provence and the Mediterranean. Book a holiday letting in Cassis to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

While the city centre is animated in the summer by tourists and the hustle and bustle, the surrounding pine forest provides a peaceful getaway for nature lovers and travellers looking to escape from reality. The scents of dry pine needles, the sound of waves in the distance, and the singing of birds are all details that evoke the dolce vita of the South. Not to mention that the accommodations come with:

• Garden
• Private parking
• Modern amenities

Nevertheless, for a weekend or a short stay, a holiday letting in Cassis near the old port gives access to shops, restaurants and ice-cream parlours from the centre, all easily accessible by foot.

Cassis, Provençal seaside resort

Located about twenty kilometres from holiday rentals in Marseille, the Phocaean city, the city of the Calanques, is bathed by the Mediterranean climate. It is thus positioned as a destination of choice all year round.

Getting around Cassis

Easily accessible by car (departmental and motorways), plane (airports located in Marseille and Toulon), train or bus, Cassis also offers a well-developed public transport network. However, as a victim of its success, summer parking is problematic. Cars are therefore not recommended in summer. This is why car park and ride facilities outside the city have been created with the possibility of taking a shuttle bus to the old port. You can take day trips to surrounding cities from your holiday letting in Cassis.

1. The creeks of Cassis
2. Cap Canaille
3. The port of Cassis
4. The Great Sea Beach
5. The vineyard

1. The creeks of Cassis

As an integral part of the Calanques National Park, it will be impossible to miss this paradise of majestic cliffs and turquoise sea. The creeks allow nature lovers to enjoy a variety of activities and invite them to explore and discover all that nature has to offer. Whether on land via hiking, underwater thanks to diving, or on the water by taking a boat trip, it's worth a two-hour drive from your holiday letting in Cote d'Azur. Among the local creeks, Port-Miou is the most accessible and is a great family outing to swim, sunbathe or admire the magnificent sailing boats in its marina. The Calanque d'En-Vau offers an idyllic panorama and crystal-clear waters. It is more difficult to access, and it's not uncommon to come across a few wild boars when swimming. Finally, the cove of Port-Pin varies the landscapes because it is more isolated in the cliffs. Before reaching this point, "Nepture's nostril" is worth a visit. A small geological curiosity is a hole through which the noise and the breath of air caused by the waves escape.

2. Cap Canaille

From the Latin "Canalis mons" meaning "the mountain of waters", this peak culminates at an altitude of nearly 400 metres. It offers a breathtaking view of the creeks on one side and the cities of Cassis and La Ciotat on the other. That means you can access it from your private holiday letting in Cassis or holiday rental in La Ciotat, which is 20 minutes away. A conglomerate of limestone, sandstone and powder, Cap Canaille offers a palette of colours worthy of painters and has the highest cliffs in Europe. Lookouts have been set up along the Route des Crêtes, allowing you to enjoy breathtaking panoramas.

3. The port of Cassis

This small Provençal fishing port, nestled between the 2 classified sites (Massif des Calanques and Cap Canaille), has around 400 berths, some twenty of which are reserved for visitors. The very heart of the city, a symbol of the sweetness of life in Provence, the port of Cassis has managed to preserve its authenticity over the years. If you decide to rent a villa in Var, you can take the one-hour drive to explore the port. The craft shops, narrow streets of the centre, colourful quays, and old fishermen's houses in warm colours are all invitations to stroll and discover gourmet delights.

4. The Great Sea Beach

A long stretch of more than 200 metres of golden sand and pebbles overlooking a deep blue sea, the Grande Mer beach is located just next to the old port of Cassis. It is, therefore, easily accessible to the whole family even if you have a villa in Marseille. Pleasant for swimming and offering a beautiful view of the castle hill, it also offers some sporting activities, including kayak, pedal boat and windsurf rental. From this beach, you can take the Promenade des Lombards to reach a small, wild and less frequented beach.

5. The vineyard

The Cassis vineyard is one of the very first appellations of origin to be registered with the Sauterne and Château-neuf du Pape. Meet the 12 winegrowers during a walk through the lands of the Cassidain vineyard. A small vineyard, known as a pocket vineyard, covering 210 hectares, offers a range of quality wines made up of dry and fruity whites, the most famous but also recognised reds and rosés! You can easily drive to the vineyard from your holiday rental in Cassis.