As well as having the Mediterranean Sea just around the corner, our beautiful region also boasts breathtaking waterfalls and cascades. The good news? They are all less than 1h30 drive from Marseille. Their proximity makes them ideal for a short day out with family, lovers or friends. A change from calanques and it’s just as refreshing!
The Aygalades waterfall in Marseille’s 15th arrondissement
Located in Marseille’s northern suburbs, the Aygalades waterfall offers an incredible moment of peace in the midst of nature. Nestled in the heart of the 15th arrondissement, this 9-meter-high waterfall is located on the Château Falque estate. At the time, the place was reserved for the 19th-century Marseilles bourgeoisie. In the 1940s, the property was demolished for the construction of the A7 freeway.
As a result, access to the creek was severely restricted, and the waterfall was forgotten and neglected for some time. However, since 2016, artists and cité des Arts de la Rue have taken on the task of rehabilitating and preserving the Aygalades. Every 1st Sunday of the month you can enjoy free entertainment and food trucks!
📍11, Trav. du Cimetière – Marseille 15e
The Caramy Falls, 1h20 from Marseille
To admire the Caramy Falls if you’re looking for a place to live, you’ll have to go to Carcès, a pretty French commune in the Provence Verte region. After visiting the authentic village, you can take a leisurely stroll to the Caramy waterfalls, which consist of two cascades. Slightly lower than the Aygalades waterfall, they are nonetheless about 7 metres high each!
Of course, swimming is prohibited in the Caramy Falls. Nevertheless, the walk through this green setting is well worth the detour, and you can always head for the Lac de Saint-Suzanne a little further on, where fishermen love to meet up. Here’s a great opportunity to discover the beautiful Provence Verte.
📍Chutesdu Caramy – 83570 Carcès
The Grand Baou waterfall, 1 hour from Marseille
Situated in the center of the Var, near Le Val, you can discover the marvellous grand Baou waterfall. Although it is located on private land, access is almost unrestricted. A small fee is charged to hikers and swimmers who wish to picnic. A little green lung full of freshness, this 7-metre-high waterfall has a number of small natural pools below where you can take a dip.
An ideal place for a day’s getaway from Marseille and to escape the heatwave, you’ll find a small guinguette offering pizzas, salads and meat. Open from 10am to 9pm, access to the waterfall costs €1, and picnic areas cost €2. And we’ll let you in on a little secret: there’s a small path on the left that takes you behind the waterfall!
📍Cheminde Bargedon – Route de Carcès – 83143 Le Val