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_________________ The Calanques
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Calanque de Port-Miou
Calanque d'En-Vau
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The Calanques or the scene of sports...
Fjords in Scandinavia, calanches in Corsica, the Calanques
reserve the most extraordinary sensations for the visitor. In Marseille and Cassis, they
offer their white limestone indentations to those seeking strong sensations.
There are few woodland areas here and few springs, but the Calanques meanwhile offer
spectacular views, land and sea excursions, swimming and diving. It would seem that all
leisure activities have a rendez-vous in this theatre of sea and rock whose wings begin in
the centre of Marseille. All over this rocky stage anchor chains unwind and climbing
ropes are tossed for adventurous crossings with evocative names such as voie sans
retour, voie Tabarly, grande croisière, tour de l'extrême bec de Sormiou...
For hikers, the observation points of Devenson and En-Vau offer impressive
views. For bathers, the beaches offer cool clear water such as the one at Sormiou near
Cosquer's cave where the walls are covered with paintings made over 20,000 years ago and
were recently discovered by a diver from Cassis.
Caution !
Access to the woodlands is regulated during the
summer and in high winds due to fire risk ! |
Calanque de Morgiou
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Discovery Circuits__________________________________
The fishing port of Cassis offers beaches, cafés, boat trips,
AOC wine and a Museum
of Art and Popular tradition.
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Sea Outings
From the Vieux Port in the centre of Marseille beckon the
bay and the Calanques. Allow at least half a day for each trip.Set off for a trip to the
Calanques from Marseille, cassis or La Ciotat. Fabulous views of the cliffs. Combine your
excursion with diving or hiking or even hiking and sunbathing on the little beaches of the
creeks.
The Calanques on foot, from Marseille to Cassis
The sheltered Calanques area is ideal for all types of
hiking.
Some of the most interesting walks include :
The creeks of Sormiou, Morgiou, Port-Miou and the belvedere En-Vau.
Allow a whole day for hiking, swimming or climbing in each creek.
By car
Take the spectacular crest road from Cassis to La
Ciotat |
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