The Lighthouse

On the Cote d'Azur in the heart of Provence "The Lighthouse" overlooks this romantic fishing port. Beaches, restaurants and the delights of the market square are easy to discover from this central location. Here you can have fun cooking while looking out to sea, or enjoy relaxing on the southern balcony.

Exceptional views of the azure blue sea lead to the main beach that is sandy and safe. Inviting restaurants and bars that spill out onto the streets surrounding the market square. All this is a convenient three-minute walk away, around a classic Mediterranean port.

Large windows and high ceilings give this newly renovated apartment a light and airy feel. From the open plan granite kitchen to the Roman tiled bathroom, all is well equipped and convenient. There is a large northern terrace where it is great to eat, around a mosaic table, or sunbathe.

Location

The apartment is on the first floor accessed from the road behind, but when viewed from the sea it is on the 4^th floor of an Art Deco residential building. Overlooking the port entrance, it’s great to watch the boats slip out to sea or return after an early morning fish.

Situated at the quiet end of the port, and in-between Cassis’ two main beaches. Both are no more than two minutes walk away. The classic Provencal town centre is 100 meters away. Every thing is easily done on foot, making the use of a car unnecessary.

Cassis and things to do

The Callanques, a national park, are Provencal fjords with crystal clear green water. Framed by white lime stone cliffs and the deep blue of the ocean, secret beaches await discovery. It’s easy to catch a boat from Cassis (they leave every half hour) and be dropped off in a Callanques, where it is fun to picnic, dive and sunbathe.

A renowned diving spot with Roman wrecks, preserved flora and fauna is a half hour boat trip out to sea. The Callanques is a world famous rock-climbing site. Even if you do not climb it is always amusing to watch climbers struggle up the cliffs. Cassis produces a famous white wine the result of a long tradition since 600 BC. Various Chateaux welcome wine lovers and offer free tasting.

Fun day trips are close at hand in Marseille, an ancient Phoenician port, or Aix where music and dance festivals take place.

Inside the Apartment

The main bedroom

Over looking the terrace and tiled rooftops dotted with Mediterranean trees. There is a large Queen size bed, two bedside tables and lamps and a solid teak chest of draws. It is a cosy room done in Provencal style with weight walls.

The second bedroom

There is a large comfortable hand made bunk bed equipped with bedside lights and a wardrobe. A French window leads out to the balcony, the port and the sea.

The bathroom

A large antique bathtub, convenient shower, glass washbasin, electric towel rack heater for 6 towels, and the Roman tiling, make a modern bathroom with bags of character. A French door leads out to the terrace. The toilet is separate.

The open plan kitchen

Fully equipped and practical, it is graced by granite worktops and a granite bar. A white leather sofa and a round Moroccan table surrounded by comfy chairs makes this room a great living space. Here it’s fun to cook while chatting to your friends and looking out to sea.

The terrace

Over looks a residential street and is large enough to seat 6 people around a mosaic table. Here it is great for children to play or sunbathe in the evening sun.

The balcony

Looks across the ocean and is equipped with two deck chairs.

Hello from the owner

I first fell in love with Cassis in 1990 when on a rock climbing trip. 16 years on I am still discovering new gems in this historic town and in the Callanques. It is one of the truly unspoilt parts of the Cote d’Azur. Thanks to the national park, medieval castle and the famous vineyards, property developers have been kept out and Cassis has retained its 16^th and 18^th century architecture.

Victor Parsons is a truly charming and helpful man who will meet you and look after you. I hope I have drawn you a full and accurate picture of what Cassis and the Apartment is like. If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact me on franklin.a@orange.fr
or call on +33 (0)6 07 97 38 11 day and +33 (0)4 76 25 36 70 evenings.

I hope you have a great holiday.

Yours,

Anthony Franklin