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Cassis - The fishing village
“Charlemagne’s Crown” is to be found in captivating Cassis - the coronet shaped cliff hovers over the harbour offering protection. The coloured facades and wooden fishing boats bobbing on the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea are like the jewels in the crown. With this spectacular setting before you while you indulge in heavenly Bouillabaisse, you will understand the words of the 19th century writer Frederic Mistral “He who has seen Paris and who has not seen Cassis, has seen nothing at all!”
The white wine from Cassis is considered a cru (the best) and was one of the first to be classified as AOP (Protected Appellation Origin). For perfect relaxation, sit at a café sipping white wine and then relax on the beach. Cassis has many benches for wanderers to rest, so if you didn't bring your swimsuit, you can still chill and watch the world go by.
The morning market is on Wednesdays and Saturdays and if you stay overnight, wake up early to see the fisherman arrive to sell their catch of the day. A drive up to the top of Cap Canaille, the highest coastal cliff in France - and one of the highest in Europe, is one more highlight you won't want to miss: you’ll have the most spectacular view of the Mediterranean coastline.