If not in Castellane, where else should you use a soft and romantic font:-) Castellane is the gateway to exploring Gorges du Verdon (also known as Europe’s Grand Canyon) by foot, water or air and is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. The picture-perfect squares, the cobbled streets, the worn (in the shabby chic way) shutters in dusted colours, the thriving, lustrous flowers in the numerous flower pots….how DO they keep all those flowers alive? And then of course – the surroundings. Find more info on parking at this (French) site: Where to park in Cassis.Ĭan a French village be too perfect? I thought not, but after visiting Castellane I’m tempted to say yes. We parked at Parking de la Viguerie which has room for 299 cars and is very close to the harbour in Cassis. Parking in Cassis: There are several nice parking lots in Cassis. The water is crystal clear, but if you bring kids, you should be aware that the water gets deep very quickly.Ī few facts about Cassis: Cassis was founded some two and a half thousand years ago by the Ligures and is nestled in between two famous nature sights called Massif des Calanques and Cap Canaille. We went for a dip after eating tuna tartare at one of the many restaurants at Port de Cassis. Colourful fishermen’s houses stand shoulder to should in the town’s narrow streets and the Cassis harbour, Port de Cassis, is buzzing with life.Ī stone’s throw away from harbour you find a really nice, pebbled beach. If you’re a Provence village and don’t have gigantic flowerpots and a and sand-coloured town hall covered in climbing plants – you’re not doing it right.īut let’s get started: Here is a list of four of the most beautiful villages in Provence.Ĭassis is probably one of the most visited cities in Provence and has a well-earned reputation for being one of the most lively, picturesque and beautiful villages in Provence. Red, violet and bright green flowers, plants and trees seem to be living it up in Provence.
It’s devilishly hot in the summer, but somehow the villages in Provence are almost lush. After spending 14 days in Provence, France, we came to the conclusion that Provence (for the most part) is picture-perfect.
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