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Cassis

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Cassis (; Occitan: Cassís) 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,'Cu a vist París, e non Cassís, a ren vist!', 'Who has seen Paris and not Cassis, has seen (...) (from Wikipedia)

The tranquility of postcard-pretty Cassis is soothing. Brightly-painted fishing boats line up in its tiny harbor, while independent restaurants overlook the deep blue of the Med. The chalky Calanques provide cliff-top walking paths and coves that show off the best of the coast.
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Hang out at the beach and explore the Calanques at Cassis

cassisAlthough not nearly as famous as its nearby Riviera neighbor, Cassis is just as delightful as St. Tropez with an equally beautiful town and beach defined by white limestone cliffs and sheltered inlets called calanques. It also has a lovely, wide sandy beach perfect for getting your tan on in the summer (of course in the French tradition, sans bikini top).

Cassis was an ancient fishing port and was rebuilt on the old ruins in the 18th century, resulting in a more regular layout than most other medieval villages. A walk through the old village streets will reveal well preserved old buildings, some dating back to the 16th century, and some restored with the colorful pastels of Provence. The picture-perfect harbor is dotted with masts and fishing boats. Although not an undiscovered beach town in France, Cassis tends to be less crowded than other Mediterranean cities and nearby Marseille.

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