Aix-en-Provence is a city of refined elegance on show in its constantly bustling streets and squares. History here is the drama of everyday life a pleasurable shopping trip is combined with its noble heritage, a drink on a terrace with beautiful architecture and a stroll around town with baroque splendour. Every fountain holds a secret; each mansion house has a story to tell. The country houses are adorned by parks and gardens as they were over the centuries. Aix-en-Provence is a canvas of joyful impressions, of colourful festivals, festivities and traditions, Provencal markets, delicious sun-filled delicacies, walks in the countryside and relaxing activities… Cézanne’s colours are all around you: more than just an experience, Aix en provence welcome everybodies warmly whatever the season, with so much to see, to feel and to discover.

Nestling in a natural casket where pine forests rub shoulders with ochre and white rocks, the vineyards on the plains and terraces that stretch down to the Mediterranean sea, Cassis is protected by the two monuments of nature that are Cap Canaille(tallest coastal cliff in Europe) glowing red when the Mistral blows, and the white limestone Calanques. "Qu'a vist Paris, se noun a vist Cassis, pou dire: n'ai rèn vist" These words written by Frédéric Mistral, the Nobel prize .This little fishing harbour, nestling between two exceptional natural sites (the famous Massif des Calanques and the majestic Cap Canaille) offers its visitors a concentrate of Provence and the Mediterranean. Cassis marks everyone’s minds forever as they discover the harbour for the first time, its boats and welcoming café terraces.

It is located in the commune of Cassis, northwest of that of La Ciotat and culminates at an altitude of 363 meters. Its rock, which tends towards red, is composed of detrital limestone. Jutting into the Mediterranean Sea, it is made up of steep, rocky shores dominated by the western end of the Soubeyranes cliffs. The latter constitute the highest maritime cliffs in France (before those of Étretat and Cap Blanc-Nez) with a maximum altitude of 394 meters[1], as well as the fourth highest in Europe

Get back to your véhicule from Cassis and head up to Marseille for 45 Minutes drive you’ll get to the symbol of Marseille La basilique notre Dame de la garde

Marseille’s iconic figure, Notre-Dame de la Garde or “La Bonne Mère” watches over sailors, fishermen and the entire city. Visit Notre-Dame and enjoy the views from the top of the hill during your stay in Marseille.

Start your drive after a long day to your cruise terminal the ride will take arround 25 minutes