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Sanary-sur-Mer & Boat Ride Through the Calanques

  • Toulon Boat Ride Through Calanques
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Experience a day that combines coastal city charm with breathtaking natural beauty. The tour begins in Sanary-sur-Mer, a quintessential port town.
Enjoy free time at one of this sleepy harbor city's waterfront cafes or shops before heading to nearby Cassis, where you’ll embark on a boat ride through the region's famous calanques. Inlets of crystal blue water walled off by steep limestone cliffs, calanques are a phenomenon unique to south of France. You'll sail into several of these must-see inlets, including Port-Miou, Port-Pin, and En-Vau. After the boat ride, board a small sightseeing train to discover Cassis before returning to Toulon.

Energy Level

Duration

6.5 hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

No

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Shore Thing Highlights

  • Enjoy a stroll around the charming waterfront cafes and boutiques of Sanary-sur-Mer

  • Embark on a scenic boat ride through unique geological formations known as calanques (like Norwegian fjords, but with even bluer, warmer water)

  • After the calanques, return to the cheerful, pastel-colored town of Cassis to take a ride on a small sight-seeing train

Need to know

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

  • Sailors should bring cash if they want to purchase local products

  • Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time in Sanary-sur-Mer

  • The boat ride lasts approximately 1 hours and 30 minutes

  • Approximately 30-minute drive from the port to Sanary-sur-Mer, and a 40-minute drive after that from Sanary-sur-Mer to Cassis

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