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Bouc Bel Air is a pleasant Provencal village ideally situated between the 2 large cities of Aix en Provence and Marseille. Built around a rock and an ancient 12th century chateau, the village offers panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, Ste Victoire mountain, "La Chaîne de l''Etoile" and "Monts Auréliens".
The village is home to the exceptional Albertas gardens which are beautifully laid out and magnificently maintained.
Environment: Wooded residential area of upmarket villas.

PLACES TO SEE:
Aix en Provence. 15 km. Stunningly beautiful and vibrant city, distinctively Provencal, with sunny squares filled with cafes, broad avenues lined with gigantic plane trees and tempting restaurants, and a substantial historical centre with elegant shops and attractive houses.
Marseille. 20 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).
Carry le Rouet. 30 km. Charming seaside resort with lovely beaches, clear waters and picturesque little fishing port. At the foot of pine covered hills, in the heart of the "Côte Bleue". Also ideal for beautiful walks all along the seaside.
Aubagne. 45 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of “Jean de Florette” fame.

THINGS TO DO:
Indian Forest Sud, Bouc-Bel-Air. 4 km. Tree top adventure park. Acrobatic adventure park for the young and not so young. Discover at your own pace the 10 trails on offer. Going from tree to tree, balance yourself through an assortment of games such as rope bridges, tarzan swings and giant zip lines.
Golf de la Cabre d''Or, Cabriès. 7 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6514m. Features the longest Par 5 in Europe (654m from the back tees) as well as a palm grove. Magnificent views over Mont Ventoux, Pilon du Roy and Ste Victoire mountain.
Laser Game Evolution, Les Pennes Mirabeau. 10 km. As good as paintball without the bruising ! 700m², 2 mazes.
Aquacity, Pennes Mirabeau. 15 km. Waterpark. Large waterpark with several pools, slides, diving boards, wave machine, rapids, bubble pool, bumper boats... Plenty to do for all ages.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Cassis. 50 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.
Les Baux de Provence. 75 km. Most beautiful Provencal hill top and fortified village, in the heart of the Alpilles with brilliant view of Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles. Officially classified and labelled as "one of the most beautiful villages in France", it is one of the “must sees” in Provence.
Bandol. 75 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.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (25mn), Avignon (1 hr).