Studio Provence

Studio Provence offers an 18 m² studio for two guests, with a terrace overlooking the garden. The space combines the sleeping area, a dining area and a kitchenette, while the bathroom is private. Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels complete the facilities. A private swimming pool is another distinctive feature of this bed and breakfast.

The kitchenette lets you prepare meals using a hob, fridge, microwave and kitchenware. There is also a coffee machine and an electric kettle. Outside, the garden furniture and dining area extend the space onto the terrace, which overlooks the garden. The bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The studio also has a socket near the bed, a wardrobe or clothes rack, and bed linen. This layout brings together the essentials for a couples’ stay, with indoor and outdoor areas in one unit.

Studio Provence combines indoor and outdoor facilities in an independent studio. Air conditioning, heating and tiled flooring contribute to the comfort of the space, while the flat-screen TV receives cable channels. Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the room. Free private parking is available on site.

The kitchenette includes a fridge, hob, microwave, electric kettle and kitchenware. A coffee machine and tea-making facilities let you prepare drinks, and the dining area has a table. Outside, garden furniture and a dining area accompany the terrace overlooking the garden. The private outdoor swimming pool is open seasonally. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet, towels, bed linen, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A private entrance completes the studio.

Istres is in Bouches-du-Rhône, near the Étang de Berre, in a Provençal landscape shaped by water, pine forests and open spaces. The town combines an old centre with newer neighbourhoods and leisure areas along the Étang de Berre. It suits travellers looking to mix urban walks, outings along the inland shoreline and visits to nearby villages. The Mediterranean climate makes outdoor activities possible for much of the year.

Porte d'Arles, a landmark in the old centre, is 1.0 km away; Saint-Sulpice Chapel is 900 m away. Istres railway station, 420 m away, makes it easy to travel around the region by train. The Théâtre de l’Olivier and Notre-Dame de Beauvoir Church are also worth visiting for a taste of the town’s heritage and cultural life. For an outing by the water, Romaniquette Beach is 2.1 km away. Miramas-le-Vieux, a hilltop village overlooking the Étang de Berre, has old lanes and views of the surrounding area.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for walks through Istres and trips to villages around the Étang de Berre. In summer, beaches and outdoor spaces take up more of the itinerary, while the swimming pool at Studio Provence is open seasonally. You can spend a day in the town centre, then head to the shores of the Étang de Berre to enjoy the scenery. Another outing could combine Miramas-le-Vieux with Saint-Chamas, where you can explore the heritage along the lanes and quays. The nearby railway station is convenient for regional journeys; a car offers more freedom to explore further afield.