Relaxation in Marseille, Cassis and Aubagne

  1. Day 1: Calanques de Marseille
    30 minutes (8.8 miles) from Marseille

    Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the Calanques de Marseille, a beautiful national park with rugged limestone cliffs, turquoise waters and secluded beaches. Take a boat tour, hike or simply sunbathe.

  2. Day 2: Cassis Beaches
    20 minutes (6.6 miles) from Aubagne

    Head to Cassis, a charming fishing village with a picturesque port and pebble beaches. Relax on one of the beaches, such as Bestouan or Grand Large, or take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea.

  3. Day 3: Markets of Aubagne
    10 minutes (2.7 miles) from Cassis

    Explore the markets of Aubagne, a historic town famous for its pottery and santons. Visit the colorful fruit and vegetable market, the lively flea market or the artisanal crafts market.

  4. Day 4: Spa Day in Marseille
    30 minutes (8.8 miles) from Aubagne

    Indulge in a relaxing spa day in Marseille. Visit the Thermes du Palais or Les Bains du Vieux-Port for a variety of treatments from facials to massages. Enjoy the calming atmosphere and stunning views of the city and sea.

  5. Day 5: Parc Longchamp
    15 minutes (3.7 miles) from Marseille

    Take a stroll in the Parc Longchamp, a beautiful park with green lawns, gardens and fountains. Visit the Palais Longchamp, a grand building that houses the Natural History Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Boat tour of Calanques de Marseille (2 hours, £30)
  • Lunch at Chez Toinou in Marseille (1 hour, £25)
  • Beach chair rental at Cassis (4 hours, £10)
  • Flea market in Aubagne (2 hours, free)
  • Spa treatment in Marseille (1 hour, £80)
  • Lunch at Les Trois Forts in Marseille (1 hour, £50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £195

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider doing a wine tour in Cassis or hiking in the Calanques de Marseille. If you have less time, skip the markets in Aubagne and spend more time relaxing on the beaches in Cassis or Marseille.

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