Ensuès-la-Redonne, the alternative to the Cassis calanques

When people think of a calanques holiday in Provence, they often think of Cassis or La Ciotat. The Côte Bleue, west of Marseille, offers the same turquoise water and limestone cliffs, with fewer crowds and more affordable prices.

What makes Ensuès-la-Redonne different

• Direct access on foot to the calanques from the apartment (200 m to the Calanque des Figuières), with no shuttle or time slot to book as in Cassis in high season.
• Less crowded than the protected calanques of Marseille, while being in the same protected Marine Park.
• Close to Marseille (25 km) for a day trip to the city without staying there.
• Rental prices generally more affordable than in Cassis or La Ciotat for comparable accommodation.

Who it suits

Families with children aged 6 and over, couples looking for peace and quiet, lovers of coastal hiking (customs officers' path, Cap Méjean) and of swimming in coves rather than on sandy beaches.

Good to know before booking

Access to the apartment is by stairs (not suitable for people with reduced mobility), and there is no private parking — only street parking.