B&B en Provence- Villa Saint Marc

Villa Saint Marc’s six rooms accommodate two to four people and range in size from 26 to 35 m². Several room categories are distinguished by their views: garden, swimming pool and mountains, sometimes with the citadel in the panorama. All have a patio or terrace, so you can enjoy the outdoors from your room. Bed configurations include double beds, single beds or a combination of both in the Family Room with Bathroom.

Amenities vary from room to room. Some have a private bathroom with a bath and shower; others offer a walk-in shower, a bidet or a toilet. A fireplace distinguishes several categories, while the Family Room with Bathroom adds a private entrance and accommodates four people. Views of the garden and swimming pool feature across the different rooms, with the surrounding hills as a backdrop.

Villa Saint Marc brings together places to relax and facilities suited to an active stay. The outdoor saltwater swimming pool is accompanied by sun loungers, parasols and an open-air bath; a spa and wellness centre complete the offering. The garden, patio and sun terrace let you enjoy the outdoors, while the shared lounge provides an indoor communal space.

Free private parking and free Wi-Fi are available. Breakfast is offered, with an on-site café and special diet menus on request. Luggage storage, a concierge service and express check-in make the practicalities of your stay easier. On site, you can play table tennis or enjoy the children’s playground. The region is also suited to hiking, cycling, canoeing, horse riding and skiing.

Forcalquier is a small town in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, built on slopes overlooking the Durance Valley. Its old centre brings together stone lanes, shaded squares and Provençal façades, while the ridges of Montagne de Lure form the horizon. The atmosphere changes on market days, when stalls selling local produce enliven the streets. This is a good stop for travellers looking to combine heritage, walks and mid-mountain scenery.

The Provençal market and Notre-Dame-du-Bourguet Co-Cathedral are in the centre, a few minutes’ walk from Villa Saint Marc. The Couvent des Cordeliers and its gardens offer another stop along the lanes. For an outing in nature, Les Rochers des Mourres feature distinctive limestone formations on the heights above the town. Salagon, Musée et Jardins, in Mane, combines the heritage of rural life with botanical gardens. La Brillanne-Oraison railway station is 10 km away; a car is useful for exploring nearby villages and landscapes.

Spring and autumn are well suited to walking tours and excursions in the area, with often pleasant temperatures. In summer, the markets and early-morning outings let you enjoy Provençal days before the hottest hours. Lavender blooms colour the regional landscapes in early summer, depending on the location and seasonal conditions. You could start the day in the centre of Forcalquier, continue with a visit to Salagon and finish with a walk in the hills.