Belvédère Sainte Victoire

Belvédère Sainte Victoire offers four rooms, including a Superior Family Room for four people and three Double Rooms for two people. All have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. The rooms are also soundproofed, creating a restful space after a day out. They range from 35 to 88 m² and have extra-large double beds.

The main differences are the space and views. The 88 m² Superior Family Room has two beds and views of the garden and mountains. One 42 m² Double Room has a terrace and garden views, while another is called the Double Room with Pool View. The 35 m² Double Room overlooks the garden. Some rooms are accessible only by stairs.

The outdoor areas include a swimming pool, garden and terrace, with sun loungers, parasols and pool or beach towels. A barbecue is also available. To explore the area, you can hire a bicycle, join a cycling tour or walking tour, or go hiking. Massages and a solarium add to the facilities for relaxation.

An on-site café serves, among other things, fruit and wine or champagne. The rooms have a TV, and some equipment allows you to use streaming services or Blu-ray and DVD players. Air conditioning, heating and soundproofing contribute to the comfort of the indoor spaces. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and private parking is free. Board games and puzzles are also available.

Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde is a Provençal village set among wooded landscapes leading towards the Sainte-Victoire mountain. The area combines small roads, pine forests and limestone hills; it suits travellers who want to alternate walks in the open air with visits to Aix-en-Provence. The surroundings are also associated with the work of Paul Cézanne, who painted the mountain and its landscapes several times.

The Carrières de Bibémus reveal the colours and rock formations that inspired the painter; they are 1.8 km away. The Parc départemental de Roques-Hautes has trails through scrubland and hills, 2.5 km away. The centre of Aix-en-Provence, with its old streets, markets and Musée Granet, is 6.5 km away. Aix-en-Provence railway station is 5 km away, while Marseille-Provence Airport is 25 km away. A car makes it easier to travel between the village, natural sites and the city.

In spring and autumn, the temperatures are well suited to hiking and visiting the landscapes associated with Cézanne. In summer, it is best to plan outdoor activities for the morning or late afternoon, then enjoy the swimming pool during the hottest part of the day. An outing can combine a walk in the hills with an afternoon in the centre of Aix, among fountains, museums and narrow streets. The late-afternoon light on Sainte-Victoire offers a different perspective on the Provençal hills.