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Voykit pocket guide · France
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.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (crowded beaches and limited shuttle service)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Ambulance / SAMU 15 · Fire 18
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Bouillabaisse (restaurant) | €30–50 per head |
| Marcouline bus ticket | €0.80 |
| Boat trip to the Calanques | €15–25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MRS · Marseille-Provence Airport
- 55 km (34 mi) north‑east, about 1 h by car or bus34 mi (55 km) north‑east, about 1 h by car or bus
Typical fares
- Train Cassis → Marseille St‑Charles
- about €12–15, 30 min (check schedule)
- Marcouline bus, centre‑to‑station
- €0.80 per ride
- Taxi from station to port
- ≈ €15–20 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Calanques
- Cap Canaille
- Cassis white wine
- Seafood restaurants
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| La Ciotat | Bus from Cassis station, about 20 min, then walk to the harbour | ≈ 45 min |
| Marseille | Train from Cassis station, ~30 min, or bus 30 min | ≈ 45 min |
| Aix‑en‑Provence | Train to Marseille St‑Charles then TER to Aix, ~1 h 15 min total | ≈ 2 h |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much does it cost? | C’est combien ?say kuh kom-byen |
| Do you speak English? | Parlez‑vous anglais ?parlay voo ahn-glay |
| Where is the bus stop? | Où est l’arrêt de bus ?oo eh lar-reh duh boos |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Cassis is generally safe; watch for pickpockets on crowded beaches and keep an eye on steep paths when hiking.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cassis yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Calanques
- Cap Canaille
- Cassis white wine
- Seafood restaurants
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Cassis, revision 5298619 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5298619
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/cassis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.