Hôtel Les Roches Blanches  

On Cassis's waterfront, an Art Deco boutique hotel perches above the Gulf of Lion. Steps from Plage du Bestouan and within walking distance of Calanque de Port Miou and Cassis Beach, it’s a family-friendly, pet-friendly base for exploring the Calanques and nearby Cap Canaille cliffs.

Rooms blend classic Art Deco touches with modern tech — flat-screen TVs, tablet computers in some rooms, minibars or espresso makers, pillowtop beds with premium bedding, and rainfall showers with designer toiletries. Private baths may feature tubs or showers. Note: the property closes seasonally from early November to the end of March.

Soak in a full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, then steam away tension in the steam room or solarium. Two outdoor pools, a poolside bar, an attached winery, a fitness center and a diving club keep days active and delicious — wake up to sea-breeze mornings on the waterfront.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, dry cleaning/laundry services and limited onsite parking. Concierge and a tour desk can arrange excursions and logistics.

Several on-site restaurants — including a name-your-night spot and the hotel’s main restaurant — lean into French and Provençal flavors. Enjoy drinks at the poolside bar or one of the lounges, order room service during limited hours, and choose from continental or buffet breakfast options each morning.