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Calanques at Marseille
The Calanques are found along the coast to the south-east of Marseille, and are usually accessed from Cassis..
One of the highlights of the coast of southern France, the calanques are a series of limestone cliffs, fjords and rocky promontories plunging into the Mediterranean, for about 20 km of coastline immediately to the south-east of Marseille.
Those around Cassis are the most accessible, while those near Sormiou, a little to the west, are perhaps the most dramatic.
There are several small beaches set among the rocks, with pine trees climbing the hill behind the beach, for example at En Vau and Port Pin, where you can swim between the cliffs - very dramatic!
One particularly stunning way to see the calanques is by taking a boat trip from Cassis along the coast. The other is on foot by hiking along the coastline - this region really is a walker's paradise. There are also designated climbing areas in the calanques.
Because of fire risk, there are significant restrictions on access to the inland regions, especially during July and August.
Note - the underwater Cosquer cave at Morgiou contains some of the oldest cave paintings in the world. Unfortunately the entrance is 35 metres under water and access is prohibited even if you do come equipped with diving equipment!
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- Marseille Riviera city at 12 km
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