Appart'Hôtel La Girafe

The rooms and suites at Appart'Hôtel La Girafe are equipped with a kitchenette, a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The double rooms offer compact or more spacious layouts, with a balcony, terrace or garden view in some categories. A coffee machine and kitchen equipment are also provided.

The suites stand out for their size and layout: some have a lounge, while others have two bedrooms and several living areas. The Prestige Suite and Executive Suite offer particularly generous space, while the Junior Suite has a separate lounge and a dishwasher. The different bed configurations can accommodate couples, families or small groups. Sizes range from 20 to 170 m²; capacity and the number of beds vary according to the accommodation selected.

Appart'Hôtel La Girafe offers free private indoor parking, including spaces accessible to guests with reduced mobility. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. The rooms and suites are air-conditioned, and several categories include a kitchenette with a coffee machine, kettle, fridge and kitchenware. Accessible facilities are also available, including wheelchair access, a low washbasin and toilets with grab rails.

The bar, on-site café and breakfast served in your room add to the dining options. The morning buffet offers continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices; it is served from 07:00 to 10:30 on weekdays and from 07:30 to 10:30 at weekends. The garden, outdoor furniture and sun terrace provide space to enjoy the fresh air. Practical services include luggage storage, concierge service, laundry facilities and express check-in.

La Penne-sur-Huveaune is a town in eastern Marseille, in the Huveaune valley between Marseille and Aubagne. The landscape combines residential neighbourhoods, small wooded areas and Provençal hills. This address suits travellers looking to explore Marseille and the coast while staying outside the densely built-up centre. The local railway station makes train travel easy, while a car offers more freedom to reach the calanques and nearby villages.

Calanques National Park is 300 m away: its trails wind through pine forests and limestone hills to Mediterranean coves. Château de la Buzine, 1.6 km away, houses the Maison des cinématographies de la Méditerranée and recalls the history of Provençal cinema. In Marseille, Le Corbusier's Cité radieuse offers the chance to discover a major work of modern architecture. Palais Longchamp brings together a 19th-century palace, gardens and museums. La Penne-sur-Huveaune railway station, 100 m away, serves regional routes; Marseille-Provence Airport is 27 km away.

Spring and autumn are pleasant seasons for walking in the hills and visiting Marseille's neighbourhoods, with temperatures generally milder than in high summer. In summer, plan coastal outings early in the day and leave time for swimming in the calanques, subject to access conditions. A day can combine a walk on the trails, a visit to Marseille's heritage sites and a meal featuring local specialities. For visits to the city centre, public transport saves you having to look for a parking space.