Aix-en-Provence, the city of a thousand fountains
Our charming guest house with swimming pool is located 30 minutes drive from the city center of Aix-en-Provence. We invite you to this charming town in the South of France to discover all its historical monuments, its luxury boutiques and its beautiful walks. Stroll through the old town with its many fountains and enter the small local artisan shops or taste the calissons. Walk along the Cours Mirabeau and sit in a café, while enjoying the view of the Rotonde. Continue your walk by passing through the Parc Jourdan, a green setting in Aix-en-Provence. Continue with a visit to the emblems of the city such as the Mazarin district, the Atelier Cézanne, the Granet Museum and the Saint-Sauveur Cathedral.
The markets of the region
Every morning, the villages host markets rich in color and flavors:
- Monday: Cadenet, Cavaillon and Lauris
- Tuesday: Aix-en-Provence, Cucuron, Gordes, Lacoste and Apt
- Wednesday: Rognes, Sault and Coustellet
- Thursday: Aix-en-Provence, Ansouis and Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
- Friday: Lambesc, Lourmarin and Bonnieux
- Saturday: Aix-en-Provence, Rognes, Apt and Cadenet
- Sunday: Pélissanne and Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Restaurants in the surrounding area
Depending on your budget, your appetite and your desires, we will be able to advise you on the best restaurant in the area. We have made a list of our favorite addresses: "Les Armieux", "La Cantine Gourmande" and "La table de chez nous" in Lambesc, "Le bistrot du potager", "La villa Solone" and "Les 3 zèbres" in Salon-de-Provence, "Le Mas Bottero" in Saint-Cannat and many others.
Outdoor activities
In the surroundings of our guest house near Aix-en-Provence, you can practice many outdoor activities with your friends, your family or as a couple. We will be able to advise you on some hikes, walks or cycle paths in the surroundings. For golf enthusiasts, the Golf d'Aix-en-Provence is less than 30 minutes away.
The villages of the Luberon
In a few minutes drive, you will be in the heart of the Luberon, take the opportunity to visit these hilltop villages: Ansouis, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, Roussillon for its Ochre Trail, Gordes and its museum in the old castle, Lourmarin which seduced Albert Camus and Henri Bosco, Bonnieux and its exceptional panorama, and finally Lacoste and the Château du Marquis de Sade.
The villages of Provence
Provence is rich in cultural, architectural and natural heritage. We particularly recommend that you go less than twenty minutes away by car to the village of Salon-de-Provence, to discover the Savonnerie Marius Fabre and the Château de l’Empéri. Don’t miss the Baux-de-Provence, with the Carrières de Lumières, an immersive sound and light show.
Barben Castle and the Zoo
In less than 10 minutes, you will be at the Zoo de la Barben for a family outing, educational and fun. The Zoo de la Barben is committed to the protection of endangered species and their habitats. Near the zoo, we recommend the Château de la Barben, which you can visit, accompanied by a guide, for an hour.
Marseille, the Phocaean City
Come to Marseille to discover all its wonders. Start your exploration with the Old Port, for a dip in the city's atmosphere, continue with a stroll on the Canebière, continue with a visit to the Quartier du Panier and finish with the climb to the "Bonne Mère".
Cassis and its coves
By boat or on foot, get as close as possible to these preserved little corners of paradise. Between lush greenery, azure water and fine sandy beaches, you will be charmed by these exceptional coves. Discover the calanques of Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En Vau.
The Camargue
From our guest house with swimming pool near Aix en Provence, you can go to the heart of the Camargue for a day. You can take advantage of it to discover the salt marshes, the bull herds, the ornithological parks, go for a horse ride or visit the most beautiful towns like Arles, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and Aigues-Mortes.