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Between Gignac La Nerthe and Marignane, from 7 km to the beaches of the « Côte Bleue ».
15 km from the sea at Martigues, 23 km from culturally and historically rich Marseille and 27 km from Aix en Provence with its cobbled streets lined with pavement cafes and restaurants, and 50 km from the Camargue with its wildlife and bird reserve, wild horses and suprisingly unspoiled marshlands.
South west of Marseille between the Estaque and Carro, the Côte Bleue is known for its rocky coastline interupted with creeks and inlets host to pretty little beaches and sparkling blue shallows. The higher mountainous lands are covered by chalky hillsides and dry pine forests. Lesser known than the Côte d''Azur or the Calanques of Cassis, the Côte Bleue quieter beaches, and hidden hillside havens where walkers can head towards one of the inlets away from the eyes of the rest of the tourist world. Close to the city of Marseille, this area has always been a centre of industry and many a new and ancient village can be found just over the next hill.

Environment :
Countryside dotted with villas and residencial sectors. Between « Gignac La Nerthe » and Marignane.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Carry le Rouet. 12 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.
Marseille. 23 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).
Aix en Provence. 27 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.
Aubagne. 38 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:
Golf de la Cabre d''Or, Cabriès. 15 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.
Etang de Berre. 17 km. Vast lake with waterports activities. Le Jaï beach is renowned for funboarding.
Parc Grimpozarbres, Marseille 13ème. 22 km. Tree top adventure park.
Paintball Meyreuil, Meyreuil. 27 km. Paintballing. Come and spend a day surrounded by nature and play paintball on more than one hectare of land.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Les Baux-de-Provence. 64 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.
Arles. 65 km. Vibrant city of festivals, art and culture, with extraordinarily well-preserved Roman arena (the very same that was the scene of the Roman games in the 1st century!), backed by an equally impressive variety of other stones and monuments, both Roman and medieval. Linked with Gaugain, Van Gogh and Picasso.
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.
St Rémy de Provence. 71 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. Th