Cassis, Bouches-du-Rhône

A fishing port tucked between limestone massifs east of Marseille, with a colourful harbour backed by steep white cliffs. Access to the Calanques National Park's sea inlets begins at the port, where boat excursions reach otherwise inaccessible coves. The local Cassis white wine, produced on terraces above the village, pairs naturally with the town's seafood culture.