Marseille - Cassis & surroundings
Can you have a beach holiday in Provence? Yes, around Cassis and Marseille, where the calanques offer turquoise swimming coves beneath white cliffs. Enjoy the port of Cassis and its vineyards. South France Holiday Villas has vetted villas with pools and sea views in this stretch of the Provence coast.
Where Provence meets the Mediterranean, Cassis is a pretty fishing port beneath the dramatic white cliffs of the calanques, the fjord-like inlets that run towards Marseille. This is Provence's most spectacular seaside, with vineyards behind and a great city nearby. Our Cassis and Marseille villas are part of the 500+ hand-picked homes we represent, each vetted for quality.
Luxury 5-Star villa in La Ciotat offering 7 en-suite bedrooms for up to 15 guests. Heated indoor pool (30°C year-round), sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, private cinema room, gym, zen room and games room. 5 projector screens throughout the villa. South-facing terrace, private garden and parking. Easy walking to harbour 300m, beaches... This gorgeous villa was renovated in 2017 to create a unique and beautiful venue right in the heart of the Calanques National Park. 60 hectares of private land surround this property so you will enjoy seclusion and tranquility. Stunning views over the Mediterranean. Large heated pool. 11 bedrooms/10 bathrooms to...
Paradis en La Ciotat (LACIO101)
Grande Villa de Cassis (CASS101HOM)
Why Rent a Villa around Marseille and Cassis?
A villa around Cassis and Marseille gives Provence a coastline as good as the Riviera's, with pools, sea views and the calanques for swimming and boat trips. Our holiday villas here range from hillside homes above Cassis to properties near the coast, most with pools. The area suits guests who want Provence and the Mediterranean together, with Aix and the Luberon a short drive inland.
The Calanques, Cassis and Marseille
The Calanques national park stretches between Cassis and Marseille, with turquoise inlets reached on foot or by boat. Cassis has its port, beaches and the vineyards of the smallest AOC in France, while Marseille adds a great city with markets, museums and the Vieux-Port.
Planning Your Marseille and Cassis Villa Holiday
This compact, spectacular coast is busy in summer, so sea-view and pool villas book ahead. Tell us what you're looking for and we can send you a shortlist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the calanques?
A. Steep white-cliffed inlets with turquoise water between Cassis and Marseille, reached on foot or by boat. Superb for swimming and boating.
Q. Is Cassis good for a family?
A. Yes, with beaches, boat trips and a pretty port, though the calanques walks suit older children.
Q. Do the villas have sea views?
A. Many hillside villas do, usually with pools; some are a short drive from the coast.
Q. How far is Aix or the Luberon?
A. Aix is about 30 to 45 minutes inland and the Luberon about an hour, so you can mix coast and countryside.
Q. Which airport is nearest?
A. Marseille Provence, about 30 minutes away, with good UK connections.
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