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Hans, Wim and I just loved taking a stroll along THE OLD HARBOUR. It was an exciting, busy place and a hub of activity. There were lots of shops, restaurants and outdoor patios. An excellent place to people watch.
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Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
Hi,
I'm planning to visit Marseille, France, in October and would like to know whether it is possible to go on an organised boat-tour to see the calanques during this period?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Nyperose
Re: Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
All will depend upon the weather, but if it is good here are the choices:
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ICARD MARITIME – MARSEILLE COTE MER
Quai des Belges - 13001 Marseille
Tel : + 33 (0)4 91 33 03 29
Fax : + 33 (0)4 91 33 25 86
www.marseille-cote-mer.com
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CROISIÈRES MARSEILLE CALANQUES
74 quai du port - 13002 Marseille
Informations & réservations : + 33 (0)825 136 800
www.croisieres-marseille-calanques.com
Re: Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
Your question reminded me of a lovely visit to the Calanques from east of Marseille at a seaside town called Cassis.
I have opened the web page and have been listening to the background music in French. Have left it on as it is so soothing. But the female singer is certainly not French. I wonder who she is !
http://www.calanques-cassis.com/
The mistral wind that blows with such force down the Rhone valley at times, is certainly a deciding factor as to whether the boat goes out to sea.
Re: Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
Thanks a lot. Your reply was very useful to me. I have noted the details.
Re: Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
I took one out of Cassis and it was wonderful but a word of warning. I got drenched - soaked to the bone - on the way back when some large waves developed and the boat was stuffed with people. You might want to carry a poncho or other waterproof with you or have a change of clothes ready.
Re: Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
Of course you can sail from Marseille or Cassis, if you have a car.
Re: Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
Grovier- neat idea sailing with a car. Doesn't it leak though when you open the door ?
For budget and eco friendly tourists, there is a nice railway that links Marseille and Cassis in less than 30 minutes. Saves paying those extortionate parking fees.
Re: Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
Thank you for your reply:-D
Can your recommend any hotels close to Cassis, or in the calanques?
Re: Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
There are a few hotels in Cassis including this one http://pagesperso-orange.fr/jardemil/index.html but never stayed so cannot judge if this is the ideal place to sleep.
You can get more ideas here:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g196673-Cassis_French_Riviera_Cote_d_Azur_Provence-Hotels.html
Re: Organised boat-tour to visit the calanques in Marseille in October?
Thanks a lot for your help. I'll check them out:-D
Have a nice day!
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