{"id":47684,"date":"2025-02-24T09:24:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T09:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/?page_id=47684"},"modified":"2025-04-01T09:16:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T09:16:17","slug":"les-calanques","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/les-calanques\/","title":{"rendered":"The calanques"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\n
\n

Tour of the Calanques of Marseille-Cassis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

From the Old Port of Marseille<\/strong>, we set course for the southern harbor, heading toward the gateway to the Calanques<\/strong>. Along the way, we pass through the spectacular Baie des Singes<\/strong>, a natural passage between \u00cele Ma\u00efre<\/strong> and Cap Croisette<\/strong>, where the sea and wind shape a magnificent landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stretching over more than 20 km of coastline<\/strong> between Marseille and Cassis, the Calanques<\/strong> offer a unique landscape: limestone cliffs, hidden coves, and small fishing ports with traditional cabins. A true natural sanctuary, this massif became a National Park in 2012<\/strong>, to which the Bruine Beer<\/strong> has privileged access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under sail, we glide past these wonders like the first explorers in search of new horizons. Our routes take us to exceptional sites: the mysterious Blue Grotto<\/strong>, the Capelan Cave<\/strong>, and of course the legendary Cosquer Cave<\/strong> (now inaccessible).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Calanques tell a millennia-old story<\/strong>, shaped by erosion and the accumulation of marine sediments that have formed this spectacular landscape. Here, every cliff and every cove is a fragment of the past, frozen in stone, and an invitation to escape.

\n\nList of the Calanques from West to East \u2013 Source Wikipedia:<\/a> Calanque de Callelongue<\/a>, Calanque de la Mounine<\/a>,\nCalanque de Marseilleveyre,\nCalanque de Podestat,\nCalanque de l\u2019Escu, Calanque de Sormiou<\/a>, Calanque de la Triperie<\/a>, Calanque de Morgiou<\/a>, Calanque de Sugiton<\/a>,\nCalanque du Devenson,\nCalanque de l\u2019Oule, Calanque d\u2019En-Vau<\/a>, Calanque de Port-Pin<\/a>, Calanque de Port-Miou<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nBook my seat<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n\"calanques\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n\"frioul\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

The Bay of Marseille and the Frioul Islands<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

From l\u2019Estaque to Les Goudes<\/strong>, passing through the Frioul Archipelago<\/strong>, Bruine Beer<\/strong> invites you to discover Marseille at its finest: from the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMarseille, to tell the truth, can only truly be loved this way\u2014arriving by sea. (\u2026) When the harbor opens its arms to you, then, and only then, do you grasp the eternal meaning of this city. Hospitality.\u201d<\/em>
\u2014 Jean-Claude Izzo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the gates of the Phocaean city, the Frioul Islands<\/strong> rise\u2014four limestone blocks shaped by the mistral, bearing witness to a rich maritime history. In the past, Pom\u00e8gues<\/strong> and Ratonneau<\/strong> welcomed ships arriving from Africa and Asia for quarantine. Further on stands the Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019If<\/strong>, an imposing fortress built by Francis I, watching over the island of Degaby\u2014immortalized by Alexandre Dumas in The Count of Monte Cristo<\/em>.\n\nSailing aboard the Bruine Beer<\/strong> is to rediscover Marseille like the first explorers, lulled by the song of the waves and the echoes of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Links about Marseille and its Harbor \u2013 Sources from Wikipedia: The Frioul Archipelago<\/a>, Pom\u00e8gues Island<\/a>, Ratonneau Island<\/a>,\nCh\u00e2teau d\u2019If, L\u2019Estaque<\/a>, Vallon des Auffes<\/a>, Les Goudes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBook my seat<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

The Riou Archipelago<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

From the sea, a breathtaking panorama unfolds before us: from the wild Calanques<\/strong> of \u00cele Ma\u00efre<\/strong> to the majestic Bec de l\u2019Aigle<\/strong>. Aboard the Bruine Beer<\/strong>, we sail toward these unspoiled landscapes, accessible only by boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We drop anchor in privileged mooring spots like the calanque of Monasterio, Fontagne, or Pouars<\/strong>, in the heart of a nature reserve where marine life thrives. Thanks to the no-take zones<\/strong> established by the Calanques National Park<\/strong>, fish and marine species flourish, offering a fascinating underwater spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Riou Archipelago<\/strong>, also known as the Island of Birds<\/strong>, is a unique refuge in the Mediterranean. Rare species such as the Scopoli\u2019s shearwater<\/strong>, the Yelkouan shearwater<\/strong>, and the storm petrel<\/strong> nest here, in an environment listed as part of Europe\u2019s natural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But these islands are not only an ecological treasure\u2014they are also the cradle of underwater archaeology<\/strong>. As early as 1952<\/strong>, Commander Jacques Cousteau<\/strong> and Professor Fernand Beno\u00eet<\/strong> carried out pioneering excavations here, uncovering ancient shipwrecks and their precious cargoes of amphorae\u2014evidence of maritime trade routes dating back over 2,000 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sailing here means diving into a world beyond time, where history meets wild nature. Bruine Beer<\/strong> takes you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBook my seat<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n\"riou\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n\"cote\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

The Calanques of the Blue Coast<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To the west of Marseille, the C\u00f4te Bleue<\/strong> stretches from L\u2019Estaque to La Couronne<\/strong>, bordered by shimmering waters that gave it its name. Sheltered from the Mistral<\/strong>, this unspoiled coastline offers a preserved alternative to the famous calanques of Marseille and Cassis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less crowded but just as beloved by the locals, the beaches and calanques of the C\u00f4te Bleue<\/strong> are a paradise for divers and nature lovers. Every year, the oursinades<\/strong> bring together food enthusiasts to enjoy the sea\u2019s treasures in a warm, festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With limited access by land, the sea remains the best way to explore this authentic coastline. Aboard the Bruine Beer<\/strong>, we sail past the picturesque little ports of La Vesse, Niolon, M\u00e9jean, Figui\u00e8res, and La Redonne<\/strong>\u2014true havens of peace where time seems to stand still. Further on, from Carry-le-Rouet to La Couronne<\/strong>, the coastline softens and reveals wide stretches of golden sandy beaches, perfect for a sunny stopover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sailing along the C\u00f4te Bleue<\/strong> means discovering another side of Marseille\u2014between hidden coves, charming villages, and breathtaking views of the Marseille harbor<\/strong> and the Frioul Archipelago<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBook my seat<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Visite des Calanques de Marseille-Cassis Depuis le Vieux-Port de Marseille, nous mettons le cap vers la rade sud jusqu\u2019\u00e0 la porte des Calanques. En chemin, nous traversons la spectaculaire Baie des Singes, un passage naturel entre l\u2019\u00eele Ma\u00efre et le Cap Croisette, o\u00f9 la mer et le vent sculptent un d\u00e9cor grandiose. S\u2019\u00e9tendant sur plus … Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-47684","page","type-page","status-publish"],"yoast_head":"\nLes calanques - Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Les calanques - Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Visite des Calanques de Marseille-Cassis Depuis le Vieux-Port de Marseille, nous mettons le cap vers la rade sud jusqu\u2019\u00e0 la porte des Calanques. En chemin, nous traversons la spectaculaire Baie des Singes, un passage naturel entre l\u2019\u00eele Ma\u00efre et le Cap Croisette, o\u00f9 la mer et le vent sculptent un d\u00e9cor grandiose. S\u2019\u00e9tendant sur plus ... Read more\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-04-01T09:16:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calanques-presentation.webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/les-calanques\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/les-calanques\\\/\",\"name\":\"Les calanques - Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/les-calanques\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/les-calanques\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/calanques-presentation.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-24T09:24:20+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-01T09:16:17+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/les-calanques\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/les-calanques\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/les-calanques\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/calanques-presentation.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/calanques-presentation.webp\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bruine-beer.com\\\/les-calanques\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Accueil\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Les calanques\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/02\\\/bruinebeer-logo.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/02\\\/bruinebeer-logo.webp\",\"width\":607,\"height\":281,\"caption\":\"Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bruine-beer.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Les calanques - Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Les calanques - Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille","og_description":"Visite des Calanques de Marseille-Cassis Depuis le Vieux-Port de Marseille, nous mettons le cap vers la rade sud jusqu\u2019\u00e0 la porte des Calanques. En chemin, nous traversons la spectaculaire Baie des Singes, un passage naturel entre l\u2019\u00eele Ma\u00efre et le Cap Croisette, o\u00f9 la mer et le vent sculptent un d\u00e9cor grandiose. S\u2019\u00e9tendant sur plus ... Read more","og_url":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/","og_site_name":"Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille","article_modified_time":"2025-04-01T09:16:17+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calanques-presentation.webp","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/","url":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/","name":"Les calanques - Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calanques-presentation.webp","datePublished":"2025-02-24T09:24:20+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-01T09:16:17+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calanques-presentation.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calanques-presentation.webp"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/bruine-beer.com\/les-calanques\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Accueil","item":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Les calanques"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/","name":"Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/#organization","name":"Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille","url":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bruinebeer-logo.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bruinebeer-logo.webp","width":607,"height":281,"caption":"Bruine Beer - Location de voilier \u00e0 Marseille"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}}]}},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"trp-custom-language-flag":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Wendy","author_link":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/author\/wendy\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Visite des Calanques de Marseille-Cassis Depuis le Vieux-Port de Marseille, nous mettons le cap vers la rade sud jusqu\u2019\u00e0 la porte des Calanques. En chemin, nous traversons la spectaculaire Baie des Singes, un passage naturel entre l\u2019\u00eele Ma\u00efre et le Cap Croisette, o\u00f9 la mer et le vent sculptent un d\u00e9cor grandiose. S\u2019\u00e9tendant sur plus…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47684"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47684\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48015,"href":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47684\/revisions\/48015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bruine-beer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}