FamxplorCalanques de Marseille
What to expect
The Calanques de Marseille is a wild and rugged terrain stretching from the ninth arrondissement of Marseille to the east towards Cassis, spanning 20 km in length and 4 km in width along the coast. Its highest peak is Mont Puget at 565m. The area has been protected by a national park since 2012. The massif is characterized by steep cliffs of limestone, sandstone, and puddingstone, and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including underwater vegetation. The Calanques National Park offers a varied relief, eroded and carved out by the wind and sea, with breathtaking peaks, steep slopes, and majestic vistas over the Mediterranean Sea. The park is also home to a unique kind of geological formation made of limestone, known as Calanques, which are big rocky coves forming a steep and narrow valley inland
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Activities: We explored the Calanques de Marseille, a beautiful national park near Marseille, by taking a boat trip. We saw stunning views of the coves and inlets. We also learned about the geology and history of the area
Highlights: The kids loved the boat trip and the views of the Calanques. They also enjoyed swimming in the coves and inlets ✨
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