Le Vallon des Pins

Le Vallon des Pins offers two one-bedroom homes, each with a floor area of 40 m². Each accommodation has a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed and a private bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is equipped for preparing meals, with a refrigerator, hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher and kettle among its appliances. Both homes also have air conditioning, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV.

The homes share a terrace overlooking the garden and mountains, as well as a barbecue. A coffee machine and kitchenware are also provided. Both homes have a similar layout, with a sleeping area separate from the living room, and each accommodates two people. Outdoor furniture lets you enjoy the terrace and meals in the open air. Both homes also have good sound insulation and a private entrance.

Le Vallon des Pins offers independent homes with a kitchen, private bathroom and air conditioning. The kitchen includes useful appliances for preparing meals, including a refrigerator, oven, microwave, hob and dishwasher. A coffee machine, kettle and kitchenware complete the facilities. You will also find a washing machine, a flat-screen TV and a streaming service.

The outdoor areas include a garden, a sun terrace, outdoor furniture and a barbecue. A water park is among the facilities on offer, while the surrounding area is ideal for hiking, cycling, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms. Private parking on site is free and available by reservation only. Packed lunches and grocery delivery are also available. The homes have private entrances; the upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

La Cride is in the Provençal countryside, among the hills, vineyards and villages of the Aix area. The area suits travellers who want to alternate days outdoors with visits to historic sites, with a car to reach the nearby towns and attractions. Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade and Venelles offer local points of interest, while Aix-en-Provence brings the buzz of a historic city without leaving the region.

Château La Coste combines a wine estate with an outdoor contemporary art trail; its artworks are spread across a landscape of vineyards and hills. In Aix-en-Provence, Atelier Cézanne lets you discover the painter’s workplace, while Musée Granet displays art collections in the old town. The village of Venelles makes a pleasant stop on an outing nearby. Pertuis and Meyrargues railway stations serve the area, but a car makes it easier to get between the villages, estates and Aix. Marseille-Provence Airport is 26 km away, according to the nearby attractions information.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for walks among the vineyards and visits to the estates, with generally milder temperatures than in the height of summer. In summer, plan outdoor visits for early morning or late afternoon, then take a break at a wine cellar or in the shade. A trip to Aix can include the old town’s narrow streets, its shady squares and a museum visit; another day can be spent exploring the Château La Coste estate and its art trail. Provençal markets and nearby villages round out the itinerary, while hiking and cycling offer ways to enjoy the rural landscape.