Are you visiting the Côte d’ Azur and wondering which Cassis beach to visit? We recommend Plage du Bestouan. Close to the town center, it offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and crystal-clear water. Young and old alike will appreciate a salty stopover on this beautiful stretch of pebbles on the shores of the Méditérrannée.
Here are some useful tips for planning your visit to Plage du Bestouan in Cassis.
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Is Plage du Bestouan worth it?
Certainly! Made up of golden pebbles, this beautiful 150 m-long beach is the second longest in downtown Cassis. In fact, it’s one of the city’s most beautiful beaches. It offers an exceptional panorama of Cap Canaille. It’s quite narrow, but we found it very pleasant.
It’s also one of Cassis’ main attractions!
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The beach floor is made of small flat pebbles. You won’t find any sand. We did, however, enjoy walking on it, as the pebbles didn’t feel painful.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The Bestouan beach is supervised in summer, and the slope leading into the water is gentle. We think these criteria make it ideal for families!
Installations
We didn’t see any showers or toilets on or near the beach.
Bestouan beach in Cassis: how to get there
Where is Plage du Bestouan?
You’ll find Plage du Bestouan at 19 Aveanue de l’Amiral Ganteaume in Cassis. It’s less than a 5-minute walk from downtown. Easy access on foot.
Access by car and parking
You can reach the beach area by car.
The nearest parking lot is the Parking Bestouan, just behind the beach on Avenue de l’Amiral Gentaume. It’s a 105-space pay parking lot.
However, Cassis is a very busy town, especially in summer. Parking and traffic can be very difficult. We therefore advise you to arrive early, or to park further away if traffic is heavy.
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- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Access from Cassis
To reach the beach from downtown Cassis, walk less than 5 minutes west from the port.
Once there, you can admire the Plage du Bestouan from the street above. You’ll then have to climb down a small staircase to reach it.
Special features
Dog
Dogs are not allowed on Plage du Bestouan.
Reduced mobility access
There are no facilities for disabled access. What’s more, access to the beach is only possible via a single staircase.
With children
The slope is gentle and ideal for a visit with children. What’s more, depending on the position of the sun, the buildings and road above the beach provide some shade. On the other hand, the lack of sand makes it difficult to build sandcastles.
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
Eating out
There’s a restaurant open in high season on Plage du Bestouan. Here you can enjoy a gourmet stopover and a refreshing drink. We also found that deckchairs could be rented directly from the restaurant.
Otherwise, note that this beach has the advantage of being right in the heart of Cassis. So you can easily eat out before or after swimming. In fact, the city is home to some very fine restaurants! Discover them in our article dedicated to the best restaurants in Cassis.
Hotels
You’re right in the center of Cassis. Here are our recommendations:
WHERE TO STAY IN Cassis
Option 1 : Around Bestouan beach
More peace and quiet between the calanques and the city
- Hotel Les Roches Blanches – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Le Jardin d’Emile – prices, pictures and availability
Option 2: Downtown
Close to restaurants and activities
- Hotel HPC – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Eden – prices, pictures and availability
SHE MADE THE TRIP Claire
