Fondation Camargo
Founded by American artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill (1905-1972), on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, the Camargo Foundation fosters creativity, research, and experimentation through its international residency programme for artists, scholars, and thinkers. In 2018, the Camargo Foundation was designated a Landmark House (“Maison des Illustres”) by the French Ministry of Culture.
Founded by American artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill (1905-1972), on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, the Camargo Foundation fosters creativity, research, and experimentation through its international residency programme for artists, scholars, and thinkers. In 2018, the Camargo Foundation was designated a Landmark House (“Maison des Illustres”) by the French Ministry of Culture.
Programme
Mediterranean Season Opening
The Camargo Foundation is partnering with La Citadelle de Marseille to take part in the opening of the Mediterranean Season in Marseille, presenting Marine Worlds, its multidisciplinary research programme dedicated to the marine ecologies of the Mediterranean basin.
Led jointly by the Camargo Foundation (Cassis), L’Art Rue, OSU Pythéas and the Calanques National Park (Marseille), Marine Worlds brings together five artists in residence from February to October 2026 around a central question: how can art deepen our understanding of the transformations reshaping the Mediterranean and the societies that depend on it?
Oh les beaux jours
Evening featuring contemporary authors for the 10th anniversary of the literary festival.
Rendezvous in the gardens
The Camargo Foundation is taking part in this annual event organised by the French Ministry of Culture. Free visit in French, reservation required on the website.
Marseille Jazz Cinq Continents
Musical evening under the stars, facing the sea, blending words and notes.
European Heritage Days
The public is invited to discover Jerome Hill’s story, his commitment to the artists and thinkers of his time, and his legacy which continues through our exceptional residency programmes.
Access
Fondation Camargo
1, avenue Maurice Jermini
13260 Cassis
+33 (0)4 42 01 11 57
camargofoundation.org
Public access to the site during free guided tours: 11am- noon, in English (Wednesdays from 2 July to 27 August) and in French (Fridays until 10 October).
Reservation required on the website.
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PLACES TO DISCOVER
• Bathe at Bestouan beach, after a visit to the Camargo Foundation on a Friday morning.
• Hike through the creeks of Port Miou, Port Pin and En Vau (about 2h30 walk from the Camargo Foundation).
• Visit the terraced vineyards of Clos Sainte Magdeleine and taste vintages produced in organic farming.
PLACES TO EAT
• Marché de Cassis : every Wednesday and Friday morning, a real institution! Stop by Chez Thierry for the cheese and by Ben et Asma (Fournil de la Jallassière) for the organic bread.
• Brasserie du Corton-Villa Madie : having lunch while enjoying the sea view.
• Les Roches Blanches : for a cocktail or a dinner with another wonderful view.
• Monsieur Brun : bar and seafood restaurant.
• Bar du XXe Siècle : meeting the Cassis’ ancestors.
PLACES TO STAY
• Château de Cassis : outstanding guest houses in an old fortified castle of the Carolingian Empire.
