Best things to do in Cassis

The Calanque de Port-Miou is one of the three big Cassis calanques. It is very long and narrow, and thus was very suitable for establishing a marina.The name Port-Miou is an approximative transcripcion in french orthography of the occitan Pòrt-Melhor (the "best port") which is locally pronuncied /pwɔʁ.mi.ju/.

The peak of Montagne Sainte Victoire is called Pic des Mooches, and measures 1,011 m (3,317 ft) high. Paul Cézanne famously painted the mountain from his window. The limestone peak, dotted with coniferous trees, is a popular spot for hikers, trekkers, and campers. It can be chilly near the peak, so dress accordingly.

Cap Canaille is a headland situated in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, in southern France, on the Mediterranean Sea coast between the towns Cassis and La Ciotat and about 27 km (16 mi) from the centre of Marseille. At 394 m (1,293 ft), it is the highest sea cliff of France. The rock face of Cap Canaille is called Falaises de Soubeyrannes. The rock consists of layers of ochre-coloured sandstone, conglomerate and limestone from the Turonian age on top of grey marl from the Cenomanian until the Turonian age. The Corniche des Crêtes road runs over the top of the cliff.

The name in Provençal is Cap Naio. It has been misunderstood in French and changed into Cap Canaille instead of "Cap Naille".

Enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea, mountains and creeks on Route des Cretes. This ridge road connects Cassis to La Ciotat, offering plenty of viewing points with parking areas and gazebos along the way. The road steeply climbs up Scoundrel Cap and makes short loops on the edge of the 394 m (1,293 ft) high Soubeyrans cliff--the highest cliff of France.

Architect Francois Spoerry designed Port Grimaud in the mid-20th century. The French fisherman-style houses resemble those in Saint Tropez. Explore the nearby shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, and two sandy beaches. The largely traffic-free town is committed to maintaining the values of usability, aesthetics, tradition, and innovation.