Cassis bay and Cap Canaille, South of France
Enjoy clear turquoise water of the Mediterranean sea, Cassis, France Cassis bay and Cap Canaille (background). The picturesque port of Cassis - well worth a visit in its own right - is a perfect starting point to visit the calanques of Port Miou, Port Pin and En Vau. It is a popular tourist destination, famous for its cliffs and the sheltered inlets called 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. Bay of Cassis, France Woman trekking in the calque of Cassis People enjoying kayaking between cliffs