Cassis is located about 50 kms from Aix, on the coast. It is a most spectacular location and epitomises the Mediterranean seaside village. We loved everything about it - the cliffs, the clear clean blue ocean, the impressive boats in the harbour, the salty beach smell, the fish swimming so close you could reach out and grab them, and the aromas from the restaurants lined along the harbour. A "must have" is the moules et frites, a delicious bowl of mussels with a sauce of saffron, fennel, cardamon, star anise, garlic and cream served with chips. This is to be accompanied by a large beer. Pure heaven!Don't believe us - put this spot on your bucket list and see for yourself !
Bill, hello. Trust you're having a marvellous time.
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Zoe
Ah ha, I seem to be getting the hang of this posting now. What a beautiful town; the quintessential Frenchness that we all love and expect. These pictures bring back vivid memories of my trips to France.
ReplyDeleteMoules et frites; lucky you two! Any chance of the Bistro here offering it?
Zoe
Hi Zoe
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you...thanks for commenting on our blog...no reason why we cannot request the Bistro to try the moules...perhaps they can theme days...you know, France, Morocco, Greece, etc... No trouble with the mozzies at Arles.
Take care. Cheers
Bill