L'Artiste - Villa 5 min du centre historique d'Aix

L'Artiste offers an entire 135 m² villa arranged around four bedrooms and accommodating up to eight guests. This layout allows families or groups to share their stay while having several spaces in which to relax. The villa has two bathrooms with showers and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Air conditioning and soundproofing complete the indoor facilities.

The equipped kitchen includes a fridge, dishwasher, oven, microwave and hob. A coffee machine, kettle and minibar are also provided. Sleeping arrangements include a sofa bed, a double bed, a large double bed and two single beds. The terrace, outdoor furniture and barbecue extend the living areas, while the private pool is available during the swimming season.

The outdoor areas include a garden, terrace and dining furniture, as well as a barbecue and facilities for cooking outdoors. The outdoor pool is another feature of the villa; it is private and open seasonally. Indoors, the living areas have air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the villa. Free private parking is available on site and does not require a reservation.

The kitchen has the essentials for preparing meals: a hob, oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and kitchenware. A coffee machine and kettle complete the space, and a minibar is also provided. The villa has a dining area, a living room, a flat-screen TV and two bathrooms fitted with a bath and shower. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Aix-en-Provence combines Provençal heritage, student life and culture, in a city whose shaded squares and fountains punctuate the streets of the old town. The villa is west of the city, on Route d’Eguilles, in an area from which the historic districts can be reached by car. Aix suits travellers who like to alternate museum visits, city walks and breaks on a terrace, while also making trips to the landscapes of Provence.

The old town is home to Cours Mirabeau, town houses and Provençal markets; its pedestrian streets are easy to explore on foot. Atelier Cézanne offers a glimpse into the painter’s world, while the Fondation Vasarely showcases works of optical art. Musée Granet adds to the cultural attractions with its art collections. Aix-en-Provence train station is 4.2 km away, and Marseille-Provence Airport is 18 km away. A car is useful for reaching the villa and exploring the surrounding area; free private parking is available on site.

For a day in the city, you could start with the streets of the old town, visit a museum and then take a break around Cours Mirabeau. The markets offer a taste of the region’s produce and flavours. In spring and autumn, temperatures are often pleasant for walks around the city; in summer, it is best to plan outdoor visits for the morning and enjoy the pool afterwards. The hills and landscapes around Montagne Sainte-Victoire also offer ideas for trips nearby.