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- Marseille
- Massif des Calanques
Massif des Calanques
Directly south of Marseille, and to the west of Cassis, is the
wild coastline of the Massif des Calanques. Some of France's most
beautiful and dramatic scenery can be found along this 12-mile
(19km) stretch of coastline; the sea has cut gorges, up to a mile
(2km) deep, into the limestone. Dazzling white limestone cliffs
overhang the sea and attract rock climbers and deep-sea divers. The
mountains rise up 1,850 feet (564m) and are a haven for climbers.
Walking tours and boat trips can be organised via the tourist
board. The highlight of the Calanques is Sormiou, with its beach,
seafood eateries and small harbour. Sormiou is separated from
another small but enchanting settlement at Morgiou by Cap Morgiou,
which offers a panoramic belvedere with splendid views of both the
Calanques and the eastern side of the massif. At Morgiou there are
tiny creeks for great swimming.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).