Corniche des Crêtes

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==Situation== ==Situation== The road was opened to traffic in 1969; it leads along the ''Falaises'' (high cliffs) up to [[Cap Canaille]], a cape 394 metres above sea level, the highest sea cliff in France. From there it continues to Grande Tête, an elevation which is 399 metres high. The road was opened to traffic in 1969; it leads along the ''Falaises'' (high cliffs) up to [[Cap Canaille]], a cape 394 metres above sea level, the highest sea cliff in France. From there it continues to Grande Tête, an elevation which is 399 metres high.

The Corniche des Crêtes is about 15 km (9.3 mi) long and offers notable views of the sea, as well as the town of Cassis and the [[Calanque]]s. The Corniche des Crêtes is about 15 km (9.3 mi) long and offers notable views of the sea, as well as the town of Cassis and the [[Calanque]]s.