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Cassis
Spend 1–2 days in Cassis: walk the port, hike the Calanques or take a boat, and enjoy fresh seafood; fits a half‑day stop on a Provence itinerary.
Cassis is a tiny fishing town on the Mediterranean, famous for the steep Calanques, the towering Cap Canaille and local white wines. Its compact centre lets you see the main sights on foot in a day, but a second day lets you take a boat tour or hike the cliffs at a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded beaches and limited shuttle service)
- Airport
- MRS
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cassis17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cassis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyCassis is generally safe; watch for pickpockets on crowded beaches and keep an eye on steep paths when hiking.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 15 ambulance / samu · 18 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMRS Marseille-Provence Airport (55 km (34 mi) north‑east, about 1 h by car or bus).MRS Marseille-Provence Airport (34 mi (55 km) north‑east, about 1 h by car or bus).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; the Marcouline bus runs hourly from the train station to the centre (€0.80 (≈ under US$1)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideMarcouline bus ticket€0.80 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRS Marseille-Provence Airport (55 km (34 mi) north‑east, about 1 h by car or bus)MRS Marseille-Provence Airport (34 mi (55 km) north‑east, about 1 h by car or bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Nov (7 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cassis: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; the Marcouline bus runs hourly from the train station to the centre (€0.80). Seasonal shuttle to Calanque de Port‑Miou (Jul‑Aug) and taxis are available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
La Ciotat
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Bus from Cassis station, about 20 min, then walk to the harbour
Coastal town with a small beach and the Lumière museum.
Door to door: ≈ 45 min
Train from Cassis station, ~30 min, or bus 30 min
Explore the historic Vieux-Port and museums.
Door to door: ≈ 2 h
Train to Marseille St‑Charles then TER to Aix, ~1 h 15 min total
Day trip possible but long; consider overnight if you want to explore fully.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Port area hotels
Close to the harbour, restaurants and the start of the Calanques trails; good for 1 night.
Centre‑Ville guesthouses
Within walking distance of Place Baragnon and the market.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed2 × 3 nights × €30 | €180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €95 | €570 |
| Trip total≈ €125 per person per day, bed included | €750≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bouillabaisse (restaurant) | €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) per head |
| Marcouline bus ticket | €0.80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Boat trip to the Calanques | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep, narrow roads around the port can be difficult with luggage.
- Summer crowds make the main beach very busy; arrive early.
- Boat tours require advance booking in peak season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance / SAMU
- 15
- Fire
- 18
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Ambulance / SAMU15
- Fire18
Embassy
US consulate in Marseille (check address); other embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Cassis → Marseille St‑Charles: about €12–15 (≈ US$14–18), 30 min (check schedule)
- Marcouline bus, centre‑to‑station: €0.80 (≈ under US$1) per ride
- Taxi from station to port: ≈ €15–20 (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much does it cost? (say kuh kom-byen)
- Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (parlay voo ahn-glay)
- Où est l’arrêt de bus ? — Where is the bus stop? (oo eh lar-reh duh boos)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cassis. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded beaches and limited shuttle service) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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