Cassis
Cassis is a coastal town on the Mediterranean, about 20 kilometers east of Marseille, known for its calanques, sea cliffs and white and rosé wines.
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Cassis is a coastal commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in southern France. It sits on the Mediterranean about 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) east of Marseille, along the coast often called the French Riviera. The town is known for its sheltered rocky inlets, called calanques, and its high sea cliffs. Cap Canaille climbs to 394 meters (1,293 feet) between Cassis and La Ciotat and ranks among Europe's tallest sea cliffs.
The Ligures first lived on the site between 600 and 500 BC and put a fortified settlement on Baou Redon. Starting in the 1700s, houses spread beyond the old walls near the harbor. Cassis wine is known for its white and rosé, and in 1936 the town's wine was among the first three wine areas to earn the AOC label. Crème de cassis is a Burgundy blackcurrant liqueur, named for the fruit, so do not confuse it with the local wine. A day covers the harbor and one calanque, while two or three days fit a boat trip and a winery visit.
Cassis in five
- Check calanque access rules before you goIn summer, some calanques have limited access, reservations or fire-risk closures. Check the Calanques National Park and local authority sites the day before.Provence
- See the first calanques by boatShort boat trips from the harbor take in the first coves without a hike. Walk-up tickets are fine in shoulder season; book ahead in summer.
- Skip the car in summerParking is scarce and the road is narrow. Take the train to Cassis station, then a bus or taxi into the village.
- Taste the white wine with a booked visitCassis is known for its white wine. Book small producers ahead or take a guided tasting.
Things to do in Cassis
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Need to know
- Airport
- Marseille Provence (MRS), about 1 hour; Toulon and Nice farther
- Getting there
- Train from Marseille about 20–30 min, then bus or taxi to the village
- Getting around
- Walkable harbor; boat or foot for calanques
- Best base
- Harbor area for restaurants; hills for quieter stays
- Time needed
- 1 day or 2 with a calanque hike
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°Quiet, mildJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, mild
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Quiet, mildFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, mild
- MarchPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Spring, openMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, open
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°Warm, hikingAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, hiking
- MayClear10 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°Warm, calmMayClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Warm, busyJuneClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Peak, trail limitsJulyClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, trail limits
- AugustClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Peak, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, busy
- SeptemberClear6 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Warm, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calmer
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 119 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°Cool, quietNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- DecemberClear7 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Cool, quietDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in Cassis, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Cassis
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 10°
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Cassis
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°9°0%Monday: Clear. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue17°9°15%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Wed15°13°73%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 15°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 73%.
- Thu17°13°55%Thursday: Drizzle. High 17°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Fri17°11°61%Friday: Rain. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Sat17°10°18%Saturday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Sun17°12°41%Sunday: Drizzle. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 41%.
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Every year
- Jun–JulAix-en-Provence FestivalAix-en-Provence, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Les Calanquesabout 30–60 min by boat or footThe coves of the national park, best by boat or early hike.Read the guide
- Marseilleabout 20–30 min by trainA big port city with a market, the Vieux-Port and museums.Read the guide
- Aix-en-Provenceabout 1 hour by roadFountains, cafés and Cézanne's town.Read the guide
Before you go to Cassis
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Rules for Cassis, checked
- Check entry and visa rules on the official France-Visas site before you fly. France is part of the Schengen area.Source
- Rules on fires, camping and climbing apply across the Calanques National Park. Read the park's rules before you hike or swim.Source
- Carry your passport or national ID card. Police can ask to see it.
Plan around Cassis
The national park and its coves
Read the guideMarseillePort city and gateway by train
Read the guideAix-en-ProvenceElegant university town inland
Read the guideCannesRiviera glamour farther east
Read the guideProvenceLavender, markets and hilltop villages
Read the guideAll of FranceRegions, cities and train routes
Read the guideCassis FAQ
Is Cassis worth visiting?
Yes, for the harbor, the wine and the calanques. It is small and busy in summer, so a day or two in spring or early autumn is easier.
How do you get from Marseille to Cassis?
By regional train in about 20–30 minutes to Cassis station, then a bus or taxi about 3 km to the village. Check the bus timetable.
Can you visit the calanques from Cassis in summer?
Yes, but access to some coves is limited by reservation or closed on high-fire-risk days. Check the official park and prefecture sites on the day.
How many days do you need in Cassis?
One day covers the harbor and a boat trip. Two days let you add a calanque hike and a wine tasting.
Is Cassis or Marseille a better base for the Calanques?
Cassis is smaller and nearer the first coves; Marseille has more hotels, trains and food. Many travelers base in Marseille and visit Cassis for a day.