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Key points
- Cassis, 30 minutes from Marseille, with a convention centre and published seminar packages.
- The Calanques: a land-based, marine and peri-urban national park, unique in Europe.
- Groups of up to about 250 participants in Cassis.
Why the coast
Between Marseille and La Ciotat, the coast offers a setting few regions can match within 30 minutes of a major station. The Calanques link Marseille to Cassis along nearly 20 km of waymarked trails. East of Cassis, Cap Canaille rises 394 metres above the sea: it is the highest sea cliff in France, followed by the Route des Crêtes, a 15 km scenic road to La Ciotat.
In La Ciotat, the Éden Théâtre, opened in 1889, is the oldest cinema in the world still in operation.
Getting there
- Road: Cassis is reached via the A50 motorway, about 30 minutes from Marseille.
- Train: direct services from Marseille roughly every 30 minutes, as well as from Aubagne and Toulon. The station is 3 km from the centre of Cassis: plan a transfer.
- Air: Marseille Provence Airport is 55 km from Cassis.
Facilities
The Oustau Calendal convention centre in Cassis can host up to about 300 people depending on the layout (plenary, cocktail reception, terrace), with around 1,500 m² of outdoor space. Hotels and villas complete the offer for smaller groups.
Published prices
| Package | Contents | Published rate |
|---|---|---|
| Réunion express à Cassis (express meeting) | Half day in an equipped meeting room, welcome coffee, break, lunch | from €79.90 incl. VAT per person |
| Séminaire au bord de l’eau (waterside seminar) | Full day in a meeting room, break, lunch, Calanques cruise | from €102.90 incl. VAT per person |
| Séjour entre réunion et esprit d’équipe (meetings and team spirit stay) | 3 days and 2 nights | €620.90 incl. VAT per adult in a 3-star hotel, €775.90 in a 4-star hotel |
Packages published by the Cassis tourist office booking service, based on 15 people, recorded on 11 November 2026.
Our seaside venues
We are currently visiting the venues in this area. Venue profiles are published after each visit. In the meantime, we pass your request on to suitable venues: describe my event.
Our advice
- From 1 June to 30 September, access to the Calanques is restricted: check before planning a hike.
- The sea lends itself to group activities: cruises, kayaking, sailing. See team building.
- The coast is very busy in summer: spring and autumn are quieter and often more affordable.
- For a large group arriving by train, Marseille remains the simplest base.
Sources and method
Information checked on 11 November 2026.
- Les Calanques — Office de Tourisme de Cassis : national park, 20 km of trails, restricted access in summer
- Le Cap Canaille et la route des Crêtes — Office de Tourisme de Cassis : 394 m, highest sea cliff in France, 15 km road
- Venir à Cassis — Office de Tourisme de Cassis : access by car, train and air
- Centre de congrès Oustau Calendal — Office de Tourisme de Cassis : capacity and outdoor spaces
- Séminaires et incentive — Office de Tourisme de Cassis : groups of up to about 250 participants
- Réunion express à Cassis — Office de Tourisme de Cassis : published package
- Séminaire au bord de l’eau — Office de Tourisme de Cassis : published package
- Séjour entre réunion et esprit d’équipe — Office de Tourisme de Cassis : published package
- Éden Théâtre — Office de Tourisme de La Ciotat : oldest cinema in the world still in operation
Frequently asked questions
How much does a corporate retreat in Cassis cost?
The Cassis tourist office publishes packages from €79.90 incl. VAT per person for a half-day meeting with lunch, €102.90 incl. VAT with a Calanques cruise, and €620.90 incl. VAT per adult for 3 days and 2 nights in a 3-star hotel (based on 15 people, recorded on 11 November 2026).
How many participants can Cassis accommodate?
According to the tourist office, Cassis hosts small groups as well as events of up to about 250 participants. Its convention centre, the Oustau Calendal, takes up to about 300 people depending on the layout.
How do we get to Cassis?
By car via the A50 motorway, about 30 minutes from Marseille, or by train: direct trains link Marseille and Cassis roughly every 30 minutes. The station is 3 km from the town centre.
