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In the Aixois countryside to the east of Aix en Provence.
Aix is often called City of Art, City of Water and tourists from around the world are attracted to this priveleged town. Aix Boasts a fantastic climate, set in a valley between the Luberon Mountains to the north, the green valleys of the Var and Marseille and the Mediterranean beaches to the south. Loved and painted by Paul Cezanne, many a warm evening can be spent dining on one of the terraces numerous restaurants lined up on the cobbled streets.
Environment : Calm and pretty residential area. South east facing.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Marseille. 32 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. 42 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of “Jean de Florette” fame.
Martigues. 47 km. Large town between the Mediterranean coast and the Etang de Berre, with charming and picturesque old city centre and attractive harbour area.
Cassis. 53 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.
La Ciotat. 55 km. Delightful seaside resort with excellent beach, fabulous rocky inlets, old picturesque fishing port and great Mediterranean atmosphere.

THINGS TO DO:
Golf de Marseille-Aix, Les Milles. 8 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6291m. Set in an established parkland and boasting many mature trees. An excellent golf course for all.
Laser Game Evolution, Les Pennes Mirabeau. 19 km. As good as paintball without the bruising ! 700m², 2 mazes.
Accro Passion, Salon de Provence. 32 km. Tree top adventure park, climbing. An adventure in the trees on a magnificent site of 6 hectares.
Le Village des Automates, St Cannat. 46 km. Theme park taking you to the magical world of automats. Also adventure park and petting farm.

FURTHER AFIELD:
St Cyr sur Mer. 63 km. In a bay sheltering 3 little harbours and a 2-km long sandy beach, an attractive coastal setting backed by a mix of pine forests and renowned vineyards. Many watersports activities available.
Avignon. 75 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. 106 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.
Les Saintes Maries de la Mer. 109km. In the heart of Camargue''s Parc Naturel, surrounded by immense plains filled with ponds and wild lands. Traditionally the meeting place for the gypsy people whose rich folklore and music attract many visitors all throughout the year.

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

Also available with a 2nd studio - ref 22524.