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Where to Stay in Cassisright on the harbour

Maison de Nino, our sea-view apartment just above the restaurant, on the port of Cassis.

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Our accommodation in Cassis

Where to stay in Cassis, on the portMaison de Nino

Looking for where to stay in Cassis, as close as possible to the harbour and the sea? Maison de Nino is our apartment, set right above Le Bistrot de Ninot, on the quay. You enjoy a sea view and an ideal base for exploring Cassis on foot.

Sleeping on the port of Cassis means opening your shutters onto the boats, the colourful facades and the cliffs that close off the bay. From the apartment, you reach the beaches, the tourist office and the trailheads to the calanques within minutes.

Le Bistrot de Ninot has been a local institution since 1962, passed down through three generations. By choosing Maison de Nino, you stay at the heart of this family address, with just a few steps to walk down for a fresh-fish meal facing the sea.

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Choosing the right location

Which area to stay in Cassisfor your trip

Cassis is best explored on foot. Here is what changes depending on where you set down your bags.

  • Staying on the port of Cassis

    The harbour is the lively heart of the village: terraces, market and returning fishermen, steps from the narrow streets.

  • A stone's throw from the calanques

    From the port, you easily reach Port-Miou and the trails towards the calanques of Cassis.

  • Near the beaches and the centre

    La Grande Mer and Le Bestouan, as well as the shops in the centre, remain within walking distance.

Choosing where to stay in Cassis for your trip

Where to stay in Cassis depends first on your plans. If you come for the Provençal atmosphere, the terraces and the market, accommodation on the port places you at the heart of local life. If you favour hiking and the calanques, you will appreciate setting off early in the morning, on foot, without having to take the car or hunt for a parking spot in peak season.

Summer remains the most sought-after season to enjoy the beaches and boat trips, but it calls for planning ahead: accommodation in the centre and on the port books up well in advance. Spring and early autumn offer softer light, fewer crowds and calmer access to the calanques, while keeping the charm of the village.

Pour bien préparer votre séjour à Cassis et choisir la période idéale, consultez notre guide sur les meilleures saisons pour visiter la ville.

Staying above Le Bistrot de Ninot, on the port

Maison de Nino was designed as an extension of our table. By staying right above the restaurant, you enjoy a sea view over the port of Cassis and a rare location, in the front row of the quayside spectacle. In the morning you open onto the boats and the cliffs; in the evening you simply walk down a few steps to dine facing the sea.

This closeness makes all the difference for a car-free stay in Cassis: beaches, tourist office, shops and trailheads to the calanques are all within walking distance. You experience Cassis at the pace of the village, between a morning in the calanques, a stroll on the port and a fresh-fish meal on our shaded terrace.

Book your stay

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Your questions

Where to stay in Cassis: your frequent questions

  • Where to stay in Cassis to be close to the port?

    Maison de Nino, our apartment, is set right above Le Bistrot de Ninot, on the quay. You are directly on the port of Cassis, with a sea view, steps from the narrow streets, the beaches and the trailheads to the calanques.

  • Can you stay in Cassis with a sea view?

    Yes. Maison de Nino offers a sea view over the port of Cassis. You enjoy the spectacle of the quay, the boats and the cliffs, while staying at the heart of the village.

  • Is it convenient to stay in Cassis without a car?

    Absolutely. From the port, the beaches, tourist office, shops and trails to the calanques are all within walking distance. Accommodation on the port avoids parking difficulties, especially in summer.

  • What is the best time to stay in Cassis?

    Summer remains ideal for the beaches and boat trips, but you should book early. Spring and early autumn offer softer light, fewer crowds and calmer access to the calanques.

  • Can you dine on site when staying at Maison de Nino?

    Yes. Le Bistrot de Ninot is right below the apartment: just a few steps are enough to reach our terrace and enjoy fresh fish and Mediterranean cuisine facing the sea.

Where to stay in Cassis: our tips for booking well

Knowing where to stay in Cassis is above all about choosing your location. The port concentrates the buzz, the terraces and direct access to both beaches and calanques, making it an ideal base for a first stay. By staying at the heart of the village, you limit car journeys and fully enjoy the Provençal atmosphere, from the morning market to the return of the fishermen at the end of the day.

With Maison de Nino, you sleep right above Le Bistrot de Ninot, a Cassis institution since 1962. This family address, passed down through three generations, brings together in one place a sea-view stay and a fresh-fish table on the port. Enough to experience Cassis to the full, between calanques, swimming and meals facing the sea, before leaving with the urge to return.

Book your stayin Cassis

Planning your trip to Cassis? Book Maison de Nino, our sea-view apartment on the port, and bring together accommodation and a fresh-fish table in the same place.