Le Mas des Roches à Velaux

Le Mas des Roches offers five types of accommodation, from a studio to a Deluxe Suite, as well as a loft and two double rooms. They range in size from 14 to 45 m², with layouts suited to couples or families. Each has a private bathroom, a TV and a coffee machine; several also have a terrace or balcony overlooking the garden or swimming pool.

The studio and loft have a sleeping area on a mezzanine, while the loft also has a large living room and a kitchen. Some room types include a kitchenette. The Standard Double Room stands out for its shower set into the rock and its pool view. The Double Room with Private Bathroom overlooks the garden and has air conditioning. For a stay for two, the Deluxe Suite combines an extra-large double bed, a spa bath and a sheltered south-facing terrace.

Le Mas des Roches has free private on-site parking and an electric vehicle charging point. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms. The guest house offers a paid airport shuttle and accepts pets on request, possibly for an extra charge. The garden, terrace and outdoor furniture let you enjoy the open air; a barbecue is also available.

For a change of pace, you can play table tennis, hire bicycles or use the shared lounge. The outdoor swimming pool is open seasonally. The wellness area includes a sauna, a hot tub and massages, including couples’ massages. The rooms have a coffee machine or kettle, and a continental or à la carte breakfast can be ordered at an extra charge. Facilities also include air conditioning, family rooms and a flat-screen TV.

Velaux is a Provençal village in Bouches-du-Rhône, between the Étang de Berre basin and the Arbois plateau. The centre is made up of narrow streets, squares and historic buildings, while the weekly markets offer a glimpse of local produce and everyday life. The surrounding countryside alternates between pine forests, limestone hills and agricultural estates; it suits travellers looking to combine village visits, walks and trips to nearby towns.

The Sainte-Propice Botanical Trail crosses a natural area to explore on foot, while the Tour Musée offers a closer look at local history; these two sites are about 1.3 km and 1.4 km away. The Ventabren Windmill is nearby. Marettes Beach, on the Étang de Berre, is 6 km away. Rognac railway station, 4 km away, connects the area to regional rail services, while Marseille-Provence Airport is 8 km away. A car is useful for exploring the surrounding villages and countryside.

From Velaux, you can spend a morning at the market, then follow the paths across the Arbois plateau or visit nearby towns. Aix-en-Provence offers museums, architecture and walks through its historic streets; in Marseille, the Old Port and central neighbourhoods reveal another side of Provence. Spring and autumn days are well suited to outdoor walks, with often milder temperatures. In summer, plan walks for the morning and save the hottest hours for the swimming pool or an indoor visit.