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Cassis
Situated on the Mediterranean coast about 12 miles east of Marseille, the seaside gem of Cassis encompasses rolling hills of picturesque vineyards which descend into a scenic port. Cassis is most famous for its cliffs (falaises) and the sheltered inlets (calanques).
The wines of Cassis are white and rosé, and not to be confused with crème de cassis, a specialty of Burgundy which takes its name from blackcurrants (cassis), not the commune. Provencal writer Alexandre Dumas is known for having said
“Qui a vu Paris, et non Cassis, n'a rien vu!” (“One who has seen Paris, but not Cassis, has seen nothing!”)
Beautiful seaside resort town of Cassis
A port-side restaurant
The Port of Cassis
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