Hello -<BR><BR>I am planning a trip to France in August, and I needed some feedback on a day trip from Aix. I thought Cassis might be a good option as it's only 1.5 hr away. Could anyone give feedback on Cassis or other suggestions.<BR><BR>Thanks

Hi Sophia. When we were in Aix in 1994, a waiter recommended Cassis to us, saying something like "It's St.Tropez without the crowds", so we stopped there on our way from Aix to Nice. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, so we just took a quick look around and then continued on our way, but I remember it was very picturesque and I've always meant to return...but on a sunnier day!<BR><BR>If you're interested in a day trip the other direction, to the north, we found the ochre-colored village of Roussillon to be quite fascinating.

I had my first boulibaisse, I hope I came close to spelling it correctly. Also my first sea urchins(oursins) I don't remember the name of the b+b because I usualy travel serindipity but always two nights at a very special place we book.

We loved Cassis not the mad house of St. Tropez. I had my first sea urchins there(oursins), my first builliabaise, I can see I did,t spell that right. It is a smaller nicer versian of St. Tropez before it got invaded by the tourists or the skin exposing starlets.

Cassis is really small and very picturesque indeed. There is a "casino", however it's teeny-tiny so if that's a draw you can forget it.<BR><BR>It rained the day we were there too, but it was still nice. The beaches are stone, not sand, just so you know!<BR><BR>I believe you can a take boat tours too.<BR><BR>Like Capo, we've been meaning to go back.

Sophia,<BR><BR>Cassis is a lovely day trip if you're staying in Aix. Just be prepared for some crowds since August is about the biggest European vacation month.<BR><BR>It's only about 30 to 45 minutes from Aix - not 1.5 hours.<BR><BR>PB

Sophia,<BR><BR>We went to Cassis for the day from Marsailles (cruise ship port of call) and found it very comfortable. One big, big problem: Taxi's. We went by train and getting a taxi to and from the center of town was extremely difficult. If you are going by train, leave plenty of time for what seemed like the only taxi in town.