Résidence Royal Palmeraie

The accommodation comprises four cottages and a Junior Suite, with floor areas ranging from 18 to 40 m². The cottages offer a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a terrace. A kitchen or kitchenette allows you to prepare meals; available equipment includes a refrigerator, microwave, kettle and coffee machine. Several cottages overlook the garden, and the Superior One-Bedroom Cottage with Pool View also overlooks the swimming pool.

Layouts vary between the accommodation types: some cottages combine a large double bed with a sofa bed, while another category also includes bunk beds. The Superior One-Bedroom Cottage - Hacienda offers the largest floor area. The more compact Junior Suite stands out for its terrace with garden views, private bathroom and private entrance. The accommodation also includes outdoor furniture and an al fresco dining area.

The infinity outdoor swimming pool has a shallow end and a dedicated children’s area. The garden, sun loungers, parasols and furnished terraces around the pool make it easy to enjoy the outdoors. A hot tub, spa, solarium and open-air bath add to the places where you can unwind. There is also a picnic area, outdoor furniture and a barbecue for dining outside.

Activities include table tennis, walking tours and hiking. Families have access to a games room, outdoor play equipment for children and a high chair. Continental or à la carte breakfast can be served in your room; a kettle and coffee machine are also available. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and private on-site parking is free. The accommodation has a kitchen or kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator and microwave.

Aubagne is in Bouches-du-Rhône, between Marseille and the slopes of the Garlaban massif. This Provençal town is associated with Marcel Pagnol and santons, small clay figurines made in the region. Its centre has squares, shopping streets and markets; the hills around the town offer landscapes of scrubland, pine trees and walking trails. The area suits travellers looking to combine city visits, walks in nature and discoveries of Provençal traditions.

The Maison natale de Marcel Pagnol and Le Petit Monde de Marcel Pagnol explore the writer and his stories inspired by Provence. The Musée de la Légion étrangère presents the history of this military corps, while Le village des santons en Provence showcases traditional characters and trades. Calanques National Park, accessible from the area, features coves, limestone cliffs and hiking trails. Aubagne railway station is 1.7 km away and offers train connections to Marseille; Marseille-Provence Airport is 29 km away. The town is also served by the main roads east of Marseille.

For a day out, you can start with the museums in central Aubagne, then spend the afternoon walking in the Garlaban hills or exploring the Calanques coastline. Temperatures are often pleasant for walking in spring and autumn; in summer, plan to set out early on the trails and leave time for the swimming pool. A trip to Marseille lets you round off your stay with the Vieux-Port, museums and historic districts.