Rare vickykay Posted February 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2017 We will be on a transatlantic this coming November. Had thought about a small groupmezcursion to Aix and Cassis but someone noted that Cassis is pretty much closed down by early November so now thinking Aix and Marseille instead. Would love to hear thoughts from others that have been to the area in early November. Thanks, Vicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody14h Posted February 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2017 We have done both and in November. Cassis is shut down at that time/ Although it is a petty waterfront town. Many restaurants and the Calanques are closed. Weather can be windy and brisk. We thought Marseille was a nice tour. Nice waterfront restaurants and many sites. That would be my recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorbanda Posted March 6, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 6, 2017 We were on a T/A last Nov.2016 that stopped at Toulon. We were part of a shared tour that went to Aix, Marseille and Cassis. Our driver/guide dropped us off at the waterfront in Cassis. I do not recall seeing any shops or restaurants that were closed. Provence was very picturesque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vickykay Posted March 8, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Senor, What tour company did you use? Thanks. Vicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorbanda Posted March 9, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Senor, What tour company did you use? Thanks. Vicky We were part of an 8 person shared tour with Provence Connection Tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vickykay Posted March 11, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted March 11, 2017 THanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted March 11, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 11, 2017 We will be on a transatlantic this coming November. Had thought about a small groupmezcursion to Aix and Cassis but someone noted that Cassis is pretty much closed down by early November so now thinking Aix and Marseille instead. Would love to hear thoughts from others that have been to the area in early November. Which is your port? Toulon or Marseille? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody14h Posted March 11, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Which is your port? Toulon or Marseille? When I posted the shut down notice, I meant that 1.) the Calanques boats were not operating. Waterfront was seemingly deserted. 2.) Boats were in process of being closed up for the season. 3.)Shops several blocks in town seem to be open. Town felt like a ghost town as it is a summer destination albeit a beautiful locale. It was cold, windy and raining at that time. We had a lunch at the wharf. Just Okay. More a tourist thing rather than a food destination. BTW, we used Provence Connections as well but not to Cassis. They were very honest about each inquiry. Am looking to rebook them for our Nov. TA. but I was told that except for Aix, and Marseille the small town tours were a crap shoot due to weather conditions. Nice if warm and sunny but traditionally cold and raining. Aix and Marseille are good choices. We docked in Toulon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted March 11, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 11, 2017 The OP, vickykay, did not say which port her T/A cruise will stop at, Marseille or Toulon. There are different options to Cassis for either one. It would also be useful to know how long she will be in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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