Maison Marseille Vauban

La Maison Marseille Vauban offers an entire 80 m² villa, designed to accommodate up to four people. It has a separate bedroom and a living room, keeping the sleeping area distinct from the living space. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath and a shower. Air conditioning and soundproofing add to the indoor comfort.

The kitchen includes an oven, a hob, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a coffee machine. There is also a washing machine. The villa has two double beds and a sofa bed. The balcony and terrace offer views of the city and the mountains; the terrace also has a barbecue. The flat-screen TV with streaming services lets you unwind in the living room after a day in Marseille.

The villa has free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The private hot tub adds a way to relax in the accommodation. Outside, you will find a balcony, a sun terrace, outdoor furniture and a dining area. Barbecue facilities are also provided.

The kitchen is equipped with a hob, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a coffee machine and the utensils you need to prepare meals. A washing machine, bed linen and towels are provided. The living room has a dining area, a sofa and a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, as well as streaming services. There is a café on site. Bicycle rental and a hairdresser or beauty salon complete the services on offer.

Vauban is a neighbourhood on the slopes overlooking the south of central Marseille. Its residential streets climb towards Notre-Dame de la Garde and are lined with apartment blocks, houses and small gardens. This is an urban area where you can reach Marseille's main districts while finding a quieter pace in some streets than around the Old Port. You can plan days that combine heritage, swimming and walks around the city.

Notre-Dame de la Garde, recognisable by its silhouette on the hill, offers panoramic views of Marseille and the Mediterranean. The Old Port, 1.5 km away, is a starting point for walks along the quays and boat trips. Plage du Prophète and the Prado beaches let you enjoy the coast; Parc Borély combines green spaces with a walk towards the sea. Castellane metro station is 850 m away, and Saint-Charles station is 2.5 km away. Marseille-Provence Airport is 19 km away.

Marseille is worth visiting all year round: museums and old neighbourhoods are well suited to cooler days, while the beaches and calanques attract more visitors in fine weather. The mistral can make the air feel chilly, even when the sun is shining, so bring an extra layer for outings by the sea. You could start the day at the basilica, continue to the Old Port and finish with a swim or a walk in the gardens. In summer, setting out early lets you enjoy the coast before the hottest part of the day.