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Calanques

Cassis, France
04 91 72 65 73
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Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Cassis
Type: Geologic Formations
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Bethesda, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

A calanque is a steep-walled inlet, cove, or bay that is developed in limestone, dolomite, or other carbonate strata and found along the Mediterranean coast. We saw the calangues both ways - first, a day (actually 2-3 hours) hike from town out to the tip of the first calanque and then by boat tour to see four calanques forming the... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

This was the longest tour. My wife speaks fluent French which overcame the lack of English but you do get a guide written in Engish

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The Calanques are beautiful. Our 90 minute 5-Calanque boat ride was a delightful way to see these white limestone cliffs that tower over the azure water of the Mediterranean.

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Healdsburg, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Nice way to spend an hour. The views are incredible. The boat is comfortable. The trip out and back is short so your time is spent actually seeing the sites

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North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

It is so beautiful, it takes your breath away. You can picnic, hike, or just sit and gaze over the cove's natural beauty.

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Calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Definitely worth the hike. Or if you can, rent a boat (the book up quickly!) and visit the calanques. Absolutely beautiful

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La Ciotat, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

The nature walks in and around the calanques are amazing, and I was lucky enough to see it by private boat as well!! You can see the millions of years in the different rocks. Truly stunning at sunset, the colours are brilliant!

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Sao Paulo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Arriving at the port of Cassis, opt for the larger or smaller number of Calanques. The most beautiful are Port Miou, Port Pin and En Vaux. On the boats so there are comments in French and a very bad folder is provided in English when the purchase of the ticket. The ride is pleasant and along the coast. The Green... More

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Metz, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Having read the last few reviews, it seems like most people got to enjoy the boat ride to Cassis and the view of the Calanques. So for something different, I shall shift the focus for those who are interested the sports/adventure side of it. We took the bus no.21 from Rond-Point du Prado to Luminy, which is probably the quickest... More

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

worth to go just for views. (Marseille from the sea and all those cliffs). you can buy tickets from Vieux Port (there is possibility to visit 3, 5 or 8 calanques, prices around £13,15,19 in May 2013)

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