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Situated in Aix en Provence, approximately 20 km from the entrance to the Luberon National Regional Park, 35 km from the Verdon Regional Park and from the entrance to the Var, 65 km from Saint Rémy de Provence and Avignon.
Environment : Based in the heart of the Aixois countryside, in a green and peaceful environment, approximately 3 km from the centre of Aix en Provence.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Marseille. 35 km. Second largest city in France, cosmopolitan and exuberant, renowned for its picturesque old port and Bouillabaisse (a tomato based soup with a multitude of different fish and shellfish).
Aubagne. 36 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of “Jean de Florette” fame.
Cassis. 47 km. Chic seaside resort at the foot of the tall Cap Canaille cliff, with picturesque fishing port lined with attractive traditional pastel painted buildings and plenty of cafes and restaurants.
St Rémy de Provence. 65 km. As picturesque and Provencal as can be, with narrow winding streets, shady squares, fantastically old fountains, elegant shops, art galleries and plenty of bars and restaurants. The village and surrounding countryside has inspired many artists including Van Gogh who produced more than 150 paintings of the area. Also birthplace of Nostradamus.

THINGS TO DO:
Paintball Meyreuil, Meyreuil. 10 km. Paintballing. Come and spend a day surrounded by nature and play paintball on more than one hectare of land.
Golf de la Sainte Victoire, Fuveau. 15 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6478m. Superbly situated on the grounds of 17th century Château de l’Arc, with the Ste Victoire mountain providing a stunning back to every hole. A combination of technical challenges with visual stimulation which makes this course well worth playing.
Aquacity, Les Pennes Mirabeau. 27km. Waterpark. Large waterpark with several pools, slides, diving boards, wave machine, rapids, bubble pool, bumper boats... Plenty to do for all ages.
Parc Zoologique La Barben, La Barben. 28 km. Animal park. A rare and unique setting, at the heart of a 33 hectare oak tree forest, dominating the Salon de Provence region. 600 exotic animals (rhinoceros, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles...) and 120 different species live together.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Bandol. 70 km. Family seaside resort tucked in a cove between La Ciotat and Toulon. A vibrant harbour packed with fine shops and restaurants as well as a casino. Also renowned for its vineyards producing some of the best wines on the coast.
Sanary sur Mer. 71 km. Delighftul seaside resort with picturesque quay, colourful houses, lively streets and terraces shaded by palm trees. Beautiful views from its 16th century Chapel Notre Dame de Pitié, over the coast and the small islands that lie offshore.
Avignon. 84 km City of history and city of theatre, the fortified city of Avignon marked by papal history will charm you with its ancient streets, spectacular monuments and museums and impressive number of cafes and restaurants. Its famous bridge still stands over the Rhone river.
Hyères. 100 km. Attractive seaside resort with walled and medieval centre, once the favourite summer resort of celebrities, some of the intellectual elite and the rich. The town and its peninsula have almost 40 km of pristine sand beaches and rocky inlets to offer.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (35mns), Avignon (1 hr).