Gites Velaux Ecureuil et Pinède

Both units are independent 60 m² holiday homes for up to six people. Each has two bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed and a private bathroom. The equipped kitchen includes a fridge, oven and dishwasher, as well as a coffee machine and kettle. Air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a terrace overlooking the garden are among the amenities shared by both homes.

The two categories differ in their bathrooms: the 2-Bedroom House has a bathtub, while the Holiday Home has a walk-in shower. Both have a barbecue, washing machine and private entrance. They have the same capacity and floor area, with three single beds, one double bed and a sofa bed in each home. This arrangement lets you spread the sleeping spaces between the bedrooms and living room.

Each home has an equipped kitchen for preparing meals, with a hob, oven, fridge, microwave, toaster and dishwasher. A kettle, coffee machine, utensils and dining table are also provided. The living room has a seating area with a sofa, as well as a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and a DVD player.

Outside, the garden, terrace, garden furniture and barbecue let you enjoy meals outdoors. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The free private car park includes an electric vehicle charging point. The homes are air-conditioned, on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible. A washing machine, tumble dryer, bed linen and ironing facilities complete the amenities. Board games, puzzles and books or DVDs for children are also provided.

Velaux is a village in Bouches-du-Rhône, in western Provence, between Aix-en-Provence and the Étang de Berre. Its landscape combines village houses, pine forests and the dry hills typical of the Midi. Life here is quieter than in the nearby larger cities; the markets and walks in the surrounding area offer a glimpse of local life. This property suits travellers who prefer an independent base and want to explore the region by car.

In the village, the Tour Musée and Saint-Trophime Church are local heritage landmarks, while Château des 4 Tours is nearby. Ventabren windmill is a heritage site worth visiting, and the Grand Arbois plateau has paths for walking or cycling. Marettes Beach gives you access to the shores of the Étang de Berre. Rognac railway station is 4.1 km away; Marseille-Provence Airport is about 11 km away.

Spring and autumn are pleasant for walks and sightseeing, with temperatures often milder than in summer. In summer, you can plan a day around the village, the pine-forest landscapes and the shores of the Étang. Aix-en-Provence and Marseille offer more to explore, with their museums, markets and urban heritage. A car makes it easier to visit these places and the surrounding Provençal villages.