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The village of Cassis by the sea

The village of Cassis by the sea in Provence

Cassis fountain, a heritage to preserve

This 18th Century fountain is registered in the Historical Monuments inventory. It took its inspiration from the more monumental example that stands in la Place des Victoires in Pa[...]
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Cassis stone, centuries-old heritage

Does Cassis stone help to reconstruct the distant past of its prestigious site? This requires examining the layers of land arranged like the pages of a book, leafing through them [...]
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Ariane library in Cassis

Registration: for Cassidens Registration is free. An individual membership card is issued upon presentation of proof of address. The loan of documents is free and lasts 3 weeks. Th[...]
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Anse de l'Arène, a calm beach at the foot of Cap Canaille

Creek with sandy seabed, pebbles and rocks 400m by 15. Bordered by a pine forest. Access to the sea is by the rocks and can prove difficult. Nearby car park nearby with 160 spaces [...]
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Anse du Corton, quiet public beach in Cassis

Small pebbled creek. Nearby car park with 160 spaces (avenue du Révestel). Natural cove without surveillance. Animals are not allowed.
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Cassis and painters

Many painters have been attracted by the charm of Cassis and its light. Works representing the port, the village, the creeks, the natural environment can be found in the greatest m[...]
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Cassis Castle, historic building of the town

Built in the 13th Century by the Counts of Baux, the chateau dominates the town of Cassis. The term ‘chateau’ is not quite exact. It was actually the old town of Cassis surrounded [...]
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Four Banal, Provençal heritage of the town

Closed during bank holidays and accompanying bridge days. With its remarkable dimensions and excellent preserved state, Four Banal gives us insight into past activities long abando[...]
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La Grande Mer beach, the main beach of the village

The Grand mer beach at Cassis, situated in the heart of the village, is an unmissable beach. Made up of sand, pebbles and gravel, it is a place for the family and the general publi[...]
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History of Cassis

The First Testimonies Cassis is a territory inhabited since prehistoric times whose greatest testimony is, of course, the Cosquer cave located a few kilometres from the heart of th[...]
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Hotel de Ville de Cassis

Next to the port, at the back of a courtyard, stands the former Moustiers hotel. Built between the end of the late 16th and early 17th Centuries, this unassuming building today hou[...]
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The Cassis Lighthouse, a historic monument

Built from Cassis stone at the beginning of the 20th Century, it was damaged in 1944 and reconstructed by local quarry men (notably Evariste Gambi).
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