{"id":17260,"date":"2015-07-10T18:45:28","date_gmt":"2015-07-10T17:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=17260"},"modified":"2022-10-17T10:10:15","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T09:10:15","slug":"weekend-2-hours-from-marseille","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/weekend-2-hours-from-marseille\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Destinations for a Weekend Less Than 2h From Marseille"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Feel like escaping the city of Marseille for a few days? Get ready to get away without going too far. You will find some ideas for destinations in this article. I made a list just for you with 20 great places to visit during the weekend less than 2 hours away from Marseille.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27783dbca31\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27783dbca31\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/weekend-2-hours-from-marseille\/#Beaches\" >Beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/weekend-2-hours-from-marseille\/#Cities\" >Cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/weekend-2-hours-from-marseille\/#Mountains\" >Mountains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beaches\"><\/span>Beaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Cassis (25 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17262\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17262 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cassis.jpg\" alt=\"A beach in Cassis seen from the distance\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cassis.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cassis-475x316.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the picture:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cassis.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marion Schneider &amp; Christoph Aistleitner \u2014 Contact: Mediocrity<\/a>, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We will start this list with the town that is the closest to Marseille: Cassis. Located near the Mediterranean Sea, all you swimmers will be fascinated by the beaches.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose between supervised beaches such as the Grande Mer beach or the Bestouan beach, and those that aren&#8217;t supervised like the Ar\u00e8ne beach or the Corton beach.<\/p>\n<p>Those unsupervised beaches are nice and have few people. The thing is, however, if you were hoping to find fine sand, you will be disappointed; because in those beaches, there are rocks everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>If you like working out, Cassis is the place for you! Because just next to the city stands the <a href=\"http:\/\/calanques-cassis.fr\/cap-canaille\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Canaille Course<\/b><\/a> (website in French), an ideal location if you want to go on a hike and you want to try <a href=\"https:\/\/calanques-cassis.fr\/viaferrata-viacordata-randonnee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>via cordata<\/b><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/calanques-cassis.fr\/escalade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>climbing<\/b><\/a> (websites in French).<\/p>\n<p>You can take different routes to admire the nature of the Provence region: the sea route with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lb.affilae.com\/r\/?p=5f7dd9b02760126e01e487b3&amp;af=175&amp;lp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.funbooker.com%2Ffr%2Fannonce%2Frandonnee-guidee-en-stand-up-paddle-aux-calanques-de-cassis%2Fvoir%3Fae%3D175%26utm_source%3Daffilae%26utm_medium%3Dfrancehotelguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>guided stand-up paddle hike<\/b><\/a> (website in French) in the creeks, or the land route with <a href=\"https:\/\/visitthefrenchriviera.com\/the-route-of-cretes-in-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the touristic route of Cr\u00e8tes<\/b><\/a>\u00a0that leads to La Ciotat.<\/p>\n<p>For all you Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry fans, I recommend that you go visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.calanques-parcnational.fr\/en\/node\/3994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the path of the Little Prince<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-petite-cigale-by-k6conciergerie.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>La Petite Cigale, by K6 Conciergerie<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac130) and its neat decoration.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b>\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/du-grand-jardin.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Best Western Hotel &amp; Coeur de Cassis Spa<\/b><\/a>\u00a0(around \u20ac83) and its perfect location.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b>\u00a0an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/cassis-centre-superbe-appartement-neuf-50m-port.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>apartment in the heart of Cassis<\/b><\/a>\u00a0(around \u20ac228) worth all the comfort you can ask for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>La Ciotat (40 minutes away from Marseille by car)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17263\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17263 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La_Ciotat.jpg\" alt=\"The boats at La Ciotat\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La_Ciotat.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/La_Ciotat-475x316.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the picture:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:La_Ciotat_-_Marina.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Raffaele pagani<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s continue this list with our second dream destination, ie., La Ciotat. A small village on the Mediterranean coast. You can enjoy the beautiful beaches that have nothing to envy to those in Marseille.<\/p>\n<p>Among the supervised beaches, you will find: the Great Beach, the Capucins beach, the Cyrnos beeach, the Mugel Cove beach, and the Lumi\u00e8re beach.<\/p>\n<p>If you love the sea, then I recommend you take a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlaciotat.com\/en\/sea-excursions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>boat trip<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to explore the coves. Many options are available, depending on when you arrive and your final destination.<\/p>\n<p>Those who like adventures can try out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lb.affilae.com\/r\/?p=5f7dd9b02760126e01e487b3&amp;af=175&amp;lp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.funbooker.com%2Ffr%2Fannonce%2Fparcours-escalade-du-trou-souffleur-a-la-ciotat-13%2Fvoir%3Fae%3D175%26utm_source%3Daffilae%26utm_medium%3Dfrancehotelguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>via ferrata of the Souffleur hole<\/b><\/a> (website in French), in which the course, alternating between hiking and climbing, is convenient for both beginners and professional athletes.<\/p>\n<p>After that workout, perhaps you&#8217;d like to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lb.affilae.com\/r\/?p=5f7dd9b02760126e01e487b3&amp;af=175&amp;lp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.funbooker.com%2Ffr%2Fannonce%2Fvisite-de-la-ciotat-en-segway-13%2Fvoir%3Fae%3D175%26utm_source%3Daffilae%26utm_medium%3Dfrancehotelguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>travel to La Ciotat by segway<\/b><\/a> (website in French) to rest your legs. Perhaps you&#8217;ll pass by the oldest cinema in the world: the <a href=\"https:\/\/edencinemalaciotat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EdenGBWEB082020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Eden-Th\u00e9\u00e2tre cinema<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-bastide-de-la-plage.en-us.html?aid=315495;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Bastide de la Plage<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac112) and its large surface.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b>\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/best-western-premier-vieux-port-la-ciotat.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Best Western Premier H\u00f4tel du Vieux-Port<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac94) that has a view of the bay.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b>\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/villa-maredda.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Villa Maredda<\/b><\/a> apartment (around \u20ac94), making you feel like you are at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Toulon (1 hour away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17266\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toulon-1.jpg\" alt=\"A cliff in Toulon\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toulon-1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toulon-1-475x356.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the pictures:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Agglom\u00e9ration_toulonnaise_vue_depuis_le_Mont_Faron.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BaptisteMPM<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s stop talking about villages and get to a big city: welcome to Toulon!<\/p>\n<p>To enjoy the city of Toulon in an efficient way, I recommend you purchase the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/toulontourisme.com\/en\/things-to-do\/discover-toulon-city-pass\/toulon-city-pass-24-hours-discover-the-must-see-sites-of-toulon-at-a-reduced-price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Toulon City Pass 24h<\/b><\/a>. With this piece of paper, you&#8217;ll have access to the cable car leading you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toulon.fr\/laissez-seduire\/article\/mont-faron-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Mont Faron<\/b><\/a> (website in French) and a guided tour of the harbor by boat.<\/p>\n<p>A touristic circuit in a small train is also available. It allows you to peacefully visit the town and see the well-known locations.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer walking, the city has multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/toulontourisme.com\/fr\/que-faire-toulon\/visites-guidees-a-toulon-pourquoi-vous-allez-les-aimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>guided tours<\/b><\/a> (website in French) as well as a green surface where you can go on a walk: the <a href=\"https:\/\/toulon.fr\/actualites\/promenade-verte-poudrieres-campagne-ville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Promenade des Poudri\u00e8res<\/b><\/a> (website in French).<\/p>\n<p>For hiking enthusiasts, you can take many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visorando.com\/randonnee-abri-du-vallon-des-bonnes-herbes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>paths in the Valley of<\/b> <i><b>Bonnes Herbes<\/b><\/i><\/a> (website in French).<\/p>\n<p>Toulon also has a\u00a0Mus\u00e9e National de la Marine that just might interest you.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, for those in search of calm, don&#8217;t hesitate to sunbathe at the supervised beaches of the city. There are 6 in total: Pipady Beach, Mitre Beach, M\u00e9jean Beach, the Lido coves, Source and Pins.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b>\u00a0an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/appartement-en-bord-de-mer-toulon.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>apartment near the beach<\/b><\/a>\u00a0(around \u20ac225) with a great view and a very soothing refined decor.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/all-seasons-toulon.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Ibis styles Toulon Centre Port<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac82) with its proximity to the downtown area.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chez-dany-et-gerard.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Chez Dany et G\u00e9rard<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac95).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Hy\u00e8res (1 hour and 25 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CcStrR6sbBD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Hyeres Tourisme (@hyerestourisme)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>We will continue this list with Hy\u00e8res and its splendid islands: Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant, that you can go to with a ferry.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the subject of beaches, Hy\u00e8res has many. There is the Almanarre beach which is 5 km long, the Madrague beach, the La Capte beach, the La Bergerie beach, and the La Badine beach (the water there isn&#8217;t too deep). All these beaches are supervised.<\/p>\n<p>Hy\u00e8res is also the perfect place to <a href=\"https:\/\/lb.affilae.com\/r\/?p=5f7dd9b02760126e01e487b3&amp;af=175&amp;lp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.funbooker.com%2Ffr%2Fannonce%2Fbapteme-de-kitesurf-a-hyeres-83%2Fvoir%3Fae%3D175%26utm_source%3Daffilae%26utm_medium%3Dfrancehotelguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>kitesurf<\/b><\/a> (website in French), for a brand new experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you love nature, then get ready! In fact, sea trips will allow you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyeres-tourism.co.uk\/hyeres\/do-not-miss\/whale-watching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>get near the dolphins<\/b><\/a> and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyeres-tourism.co.uk\/hyeres\/do-not-miss\/the-saltmarshes-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>observe the birds on the salt flats<\/b><\/a>. The South has a spectacular fauna and flora, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyeres-tourism.co.uk\/sites-monuments\/sainte-claire-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Sainte-Claire park<\/b><\/a> with its subtropical foliage.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate to visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/villanoailles.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Villa Noailles<\/b><\/a>, the center of contemporary art, to discover an important area of the city.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/lido-beach-hyeres.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel Lido Beach<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac103), located just next to the port, where boats head to the Porquerolles island.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/camping-le-mediterranee.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e Camping<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac52) and its friendly staff.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b>\u00a0a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/studio-situe-au-centre-historique-de-hyeres.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>studio<\/b><\/a>\u00a0in the heart of the historical center (around \u20ac100).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Le Lavandou (1 hour and 20 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cgi_zFooXI-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cgi_zFooXI-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Le Lavandou &#8211; Tourisme (@lelavandoutourisme)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Next stop: Le Lavandou with its name coming from the famous Provencal plant.<\/p>\n<p>This village has 12 amazing beaches that&#8217;ll satisfy you, whatever your tastes are. With the Elephant beach that is rather wild, the Rossignol beach with its discreet and natural atmosphere, and the beach in the downtown area aimed for the family. The choice is all yours.<\/p>\n<p>Staying on the theme of the beaches, you can follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ot-lelavandou.co.uk\/le-lavandou\/unmissable-sites\/dive-into-turquoise-waters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the underwater trails<\/b><\/a> while equipped with a diving mask and a tuba. For a more private journey, join one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ot-lelavandou.fr\/le-lavandou\/vivez-le-lavandou\/a-la-rencontre-des-dauphins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>naturalist outings<\/b><\/a> (website in French) in which you can befriend dolphins.<\/p>\n<p>To discover the Lavandou plant, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ot-lelavandou.co.uk\/my-stay\/have-fun\/on-land\/walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>many walks<\/b><\/a> are available: one on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ot-lelavandou.co.uk\/facilities-lelavandou\/le-lavandou-little-train\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Lavandou little train<\/b><\/a>, another one on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ot-lelavandou.co.uk\/itineraries-tours-lelavandou\/hiking-les-balcons-de-cavaliere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><i><b>Balcons de Cavali\u00e8re<\/b><\/i><\/a>, and yet another on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ot-lelavandou.co.uk\/itineraries-tours-lelavandou\/the-painterss-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><i><b>Chemin des Peintres<\/b><\/i><\/a>. Maybe you&#8217;ll pass by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ot-lelavandou.co.uk\/le-lavandou\/unmissable-sites\/explore-saint-clair-restanques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><i><b>restanque<\/b><\/i><\/a>, a typical stone wall from Provence.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/california-le-lavandou.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel California<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac58) with a different and colorful atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-sarments.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Les Sarments<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac123), an apartment near the sea with a terrace.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most convenient:<\/b>\u00a0an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/appartement-vue-mer-au-lavandou.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>apartment with a breath-taking view of the sea<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac71)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Istres (1 hour and 20 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17276\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17276\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Istres.jpg\" alt=\"The city of Istres\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Istres.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Istres-475x316.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Istres_-_Centre_ancien.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Micka13<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s now go to Istres to enjoy a nice natural place located on the edge of the Berre pond. You can even go swimming in one of the two beaches of this town, the Romaniquette beach or the Ranquet beach.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to go to the Berre pond, why not go on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istres-tourisme.com\/decouverte-de-l-etang-de-berre-a-bord-du-cisampo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>guided tour on the edge of Cisampo<\/b><\/a>? (website in French) Besides in the heart of the downtown area, you can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.istres-tourisme.com\/the-olive-pond-and-its-jet-of-water.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Olive Tree pond<\/b><\/a> which has the highest water fountain in France.<\/p>\n<p>If you go with your children, they will certainly appreciate the dinosaur&#8217;Istres park with its huge dinosaur statues, at a stone&#8217;s throw from the city center.<\/p>\n<p>While walking around Istres, you can discover its medieval historical center and you can also go on several walks and hikes to check out its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-castellan-istres.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel Le Castellan<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac90) with its very pretty and spacious rooms.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b>\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/residence-la-provence.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>tourism residence La Provence<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac77) and its view of the Alpilles.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most private:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-maison-istres.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>La Maison<\/b><\/a>\u00a0(around \u20ac189), an amazingly decorated villa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (1 hour and 45 minutes away from Marseille by car)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CcZuregI0Oz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CcZuregI0Oz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Office de Tourisme des Saintes Maries de la Mer (@otsaintesmariesdelamercamargue)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For our seventh destination, let&#8217;s sail to the capital of Camargue, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.<\/p>\n<p>There is a ckear change of scenery in this heavenly place where you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintesmaries.com\/annuaire\/la-grenouillere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>go on a horse ride<\/b><\/a> (website in French). Since you&#8217;re in the heart of the foliage, you can enjoy it to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/parcornithologique.com\/en\/welcome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Pont de Gau ornithological park<\/b><\/a> where you&#8217;ll have the chance to observe the wild birds.<\/p>\n<p>The famous painter Vincent Van Gogh lived in Saintes-Maries; to immerse yourself in his work and in his life, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintesmaries.com\/experience\/le-parcours-van-gogh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Van Gogh route<\/b><\/a>. (website in French)<\/p>\n<p>During summer, the tourist office offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintesmaries.com\/experience\/decouverte-du-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>guided tour<\/b><\/a> to the village to discover its main buildings, espacially the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintesmaries.com\/annuaire\/eglise-des-stes-maries-de-la-mer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Saintes Maries church<\/b><\/a> (pages in French).<\/p>\n<p>Those who love sunbathing will be glad to put down their towel on the Clos du Rh\u00f4ne, Crin Blanc, and Ar\u00e8nes beaches. For those in search of tranquility, Camargue is home to untamed beaches in order to enjoy a moment of relaxation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/casa-marina-saintes-maries-de-la-mer.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel Casa Marina<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac94) with its colors reminiscent of Greece.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/studio-le-beauduc.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Le Beauduc studio<\/b><\/a> (around 50 \u20ac) and its caring owners.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/mas-des-salicornes.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Mas des Salicornes<\/b><\/a> hotel (around \u20ac116) and its outdoor pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon (1 hour and 45 minutes away from Marseille by car)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17269\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sainte-croix-du-verdon.jpg\" alt=\"Sainte Croix du Verdon\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sainte-croix-du-verdon.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sainte-croix-du-verdon-475x316.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits of the picture:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Point_de_vue_sur_Sainte-Croix_et_son_lac.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alpes de Haute Provence<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is the last beach town on this list: Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon and its magnificent lake. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stecroixduverdon-tourisme.fr\/commerce-service\/lac-loc-sainte-croix-de-verdon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>rent<\/b><\/a> (page in French, English translation available) pedal boats, canoes, paddles, etc. in order to sail on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacdesaintecroix.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Sainte-Croix lake<\/b><\/a>. (website in French)<\/p>\n<p>As lavender is an intricate part of Provence, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stecroixduverdon-tourisme.fr\/commerce-service\/gyrescape-sainte-croix-du-verdon-sainte-croix-du-verdon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>explore the lavender fields by Segway<\/b><\/a> (page in French, English translation available) for a full Provencal experience.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stecroixduverdon-tourisme.fr\/activites-sur-place\/randonnees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>large number of hikes<\/b><\/a> (page in French, English translation available) are available, you can go around the lake or explore the areas preserved by the regional natural park.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you want to know more about the Verdon valley, do not hesitate to go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stecroixduverdon-tourisme.fr\/patrimoine-culturel\/musee-memoire-de-la-vallee-sainte-croix-du-verdon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Memory of the Valley museum<\/b><\/a>. (page in French, English translation available)<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ferme-para-lou.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Ferme Para Lou<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac122) with its wooden furniture which ressembles the countryside.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/auberge-du-castellas-sainte-croix-du-verdon.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Auberge du Castellas<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac132 \u20ac) and its excellent restaurant.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most peaceful:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/camping-3-lac-de-ste-croix-gorges-du-verdo-moustiers-ste-marie-actvites-nautique.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Camping*** Lac de Sainte Croix<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac188), which is ideal for relaxation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cities\"><\/span>Cities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Aix-en-Provence (45 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cf1nGP-qpRj\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cf1nGP-qpRj\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Aix-en-Provence (@aixenprovencetourism)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This time we will talk about the big cities of the South, starting with Aix-en-Provence.<\/p>\n<p>In order to make the most of this city, I recommend the very practical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aixenprovencetourism.com\/en\/tourist-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Aix-en-Provence city pass<\/b><\/a> which gives you free access to 31 visits and cultural sites. You can also use public transportation for free. The pass will last 24h, 48h or 72h, depending on the option you choose.<\/p>\n<p>If you like <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.aixenprovencetourism.com\/book-guided-walking-tour-aix-en-provence.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>themed and interesting visits<\/b><\/a>, you&#8217;ll be satisfied! Aix-en-Provence has a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aixenprovencetourism.com\/en\/fiche\/side-car-discovery-tour-aix-en-provence-6062463\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>sidecar ride to go wine and beer tasting<\/b><\/a>, as well as a trip that&#8217;ll make you follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aixenprovencetourism.com\/en\/activities-and-attractions\/hiking-and-themed-tours\/walks-and-hiking-tours-in-aix-region\/from-the-steps-of-cezanne-to-the-balconies-of-aix-provence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the footsteps of Zola and C\u00e9zanne<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, by downloading <a href=\"https:\/\/qrco.de\/bdDVfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>this app<\/b><\/a> (website in French), you&#8217;ll experience the city just like C\u00e9zanne did; just follow the directions. You mustn\u2019t miss the famous mountain that the painter loved so much either, so go for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aixenprovencetourism.com\/en\/fiche\/tour-de-la-ste-victoire-5592543\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>bike ride on the Sainte-Victoire mountain<\/b>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-bartavelles-aix-en-provence.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Les Bartavelles<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac204), both calm and peaceful.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-mozart.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel Le Mozart<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac98) located 10 minutes away from the downtown area on foot.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/beau-duplex-avec-terrasse-centre-historique.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>duplex with terrace<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac136) with everything you need at your disposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Arles (1 hour and 5 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17270\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Arles-1.jpg\" alt=\"An arena in Arles\" width=\"620\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Arles-1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Arles-1-475x224.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the picture:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ar\u00e8nes_d'Arles_1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vincent<\/a>, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s go to Arles and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arenes-arles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>arenas<\/b><\/a>! (website in French) A city rich in history in which you can first visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/provence-alpes-cotedazur.com\/en\/offers\/conservatory-of-the-provencal-santon-arles-en-2861762\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Conservatory of the Provencal Santon<\/b><\/a> to immerse yourself in Provencal culture and understand where this ancestral art comes from.<\/p>\n<p>The first approach to the city can then be done <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlestourisme.com\/fr\/d\u00e9tails.html?=D\u00e9couverte+comment\u00e9e+\u00e0+bord+d'un+v\u00e9lo+taco+circuit+45+minutes&amp;ident=5918222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>on a taco bike<\/b><\/a>\u00a0during a commented ride, during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlestourisme.com\/fr\/comment-visiter-arles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>guided tour of the city<\/b><\/a> (pages in French, English translation available), or by choosing one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlestourisme.com\/fr\/assets\/pdf\/pdfs_document\/9-promenades-thematique-arles-fr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>nine main walks to discover the city<\/b><\/a>. (document in French)<\/p>\n<p>Since Arles is located in Camargue, what could be better than understanding the local culture by going to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlestourisme.com\/fr\/d\u00e9tails.html?=Visite+priv\u00e9e+de+la+manade+Fernay+en+fran\u00e7ais&amp;ident=5918362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>manade<\/b><\/a> (page in French, English translation available) to experience the Camargue way of life.<\/p>\n<p>Located in another manade, the <a href=\"https:\/\/mejanes-camargue.fr\/en\/museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Paul Ricard Museum<\/b><\/a> will allow you to learn more about said person. You should also take advantage of your stay to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlestourisme.com\/fr\/d\u00e9tails.html?=Maison+du+riz&amp;ident=5539380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the Rice House<\/b><\/a> (page in French, English translation available), where you will learn all about this delicious cereal.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you will be delighted to discover that a brand new hiking trail, which connects Arles to Borgo San Dalmazzo, has recently opened: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlestourisme.com\/fr\/circuits-\u00e0-pied-arles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the GR69 la Routo<\/b><\/a>, so go for it! (page in French, English translation available)<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-l-39-anglais-guesthouse.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel de l\u2019Anglais<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac182) will give you the impression of being a prince or a princess.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b>\u00a0a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/studio-avec-terrasse-sur-l-39-amphitheatre-arenes.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>studio<\/b><\/a> with an incredible view of the famous arenas (around \u20ac80).<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/comforthotelacacias.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Brit H\u00f4tel Acacias<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac81) with a breakfast that&#8217;ll awaken your taste buds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>N\u00eemes (1 hour and 10 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17271\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nimes.jpg\" alt=\"A temple in Nimes\" width=\"620\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nimes.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nimes-475x313.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the picture:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Maison_Carree_in_Nimes_(12).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Krzysztof Golik<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We will now go to N\u00eemes, a Roman city.<\/p>\n<p>Start your journey by getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimes-tourisme.com\/en\/city-pass-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>N\u00eemes City Pass<\/b><\/a> to have access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimes-tourisme.com\/en\/museums\/fine-arts-museum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Fine Arts Museum<\/b><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimes-tourisme.com\/en\/museums\/musee-de-la-romanite.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Mus\u00e9e de la Romanit\u00e9<\/b><\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n<p>As a practical open-air museum, N\u00eemes has everything to please you. Climb to the top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimes-tourisme.com\/en\/monument\/tour-magne.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Tour Magne<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to enjoy a superb panoramic view of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Want a more personal and magical approach? Then visit N\u00eemes under the moonlight. As night begins to fall, you will be strolling through the streets of the city center and observing the changing lights on the buildings.<\/p>\n<p>You can also choose the <b>heritage, history and medical art tour<\/b> which will allow you to discover how epidemics used to be handled.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimes-tourisme.com\/en\/monument\/the-pont-du-gard.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Pont du Gard<\/b><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimes-tourisme.com\/en\/monument\/the-maison-carree.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Maison Carr\u00e9e<\/b><\/a> which are true architectural gems.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/majestic-nimes.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel Majestic<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac74) and its unimaginably comfortable rooms.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/joli-f2-proche-gare-arenes-avec-terrasse-privee.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Jad<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac65), a nice apartment with a private terrace.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chambre-d-39-hotes-de-la-carriere-romaine.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the guest rooms of the Roman quarry<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac111) located in a quiet street.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Cavaillon (1 hour and 20 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17272\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cavaillon.jpg\" alt=\"Old ruins in Cavaillon\" width=\"620\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cavaillon.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cavaillon-475x318.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cr\u00e9dits photo : <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Arc_romain_de_Cavaillon_02.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EmDee<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s go to the capital of melons: Cavaillon, located at the gates of the Lub\u00e9ron.<\/p>\n<p>Outdoor sports enthusiasts will be delighted to hear of this destination. Indeed, if you like thrills, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.luberoncoeurdeprovence.com\/page\/Via-ferrata-cavaillon-luberon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>via ferrata<\/b><\/a> to discover the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcduluberon.fr\/geosite\/colline-saint-jacques\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Saint-Jacques hill<\/b><\/a> from another angle.<\/p>\n<p>The village has a Roman arch, which is the oldest monument in the city, as well as a very beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavaillon.fr\/la-synagogue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>synagogue<\/b><\/a>. (website in French)<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/mas-de-shogol.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Mas de Shogol<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac127) where you can have a nice breakfast, known for its quality<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/inter-du-parc.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>The Originals Boutique<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac81) with tastefully decorated rooms<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b>\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-volets-rouges-cavaillon.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Volets Rouges<\/b><\/a> apartment (around \u20ac115) which is very spacious and well located.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Avignon (1 hour and 20 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17273\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avignon.jpg\" alt=\"The famous bridge in Avignon\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avignon.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avignon-475x356.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the picture:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Pont_d'Avignon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hsivonen<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The famous Pont d&#8217;Avignon is actually called the <a href=\"https:\/\/avignon-tourisme.com\/en\/discover\/see-the-essential\/avignon-unesco-world-heritage\/pont-davignon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet bridge<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Like most big cities, Avignon has set up a <a href=\"https:\/\/vaucluse-provence-pass.com\/lang\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>city pass<\/b><\/a> which gives you access to many monuments and museums, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.vouland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Louis Vouland museum<\/b><\/a>, which is dedicated to decorative arts.<\/p>\n<p>Avignon is above all an old religious stronghold, which you can see by walking the streets of the city. Of course, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.palais-des-papes.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Palace of the Popes<\/b><\/a> is a must-visit place when you are there. You should also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/avignon-tourisme.com\/en\/discover\/see-the-essential\/avignon-unesco-world-heritage\/basilica-notre-dame-des-dom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Notre-Dame des Doms basilica<\/b><\/a> and its golden Holy Virgin.<\/p>\n<p>In July, you will be able to participate in the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/festivaldavignon.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Avignon festival<\/b><\/a> (website in French) which puts the theater in the spotlight; drama enthusiasts will be overjoyed.<\/p>\n<p>As an original little activity, you can take the <a href=\"https:\/\/avignon-tourisme.com\/en\/shops\/the-river-cable-ferry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>river cable ferry<\/b><\/a> that will take you to the other side of the Rh\u00f4ne river.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/villa-aigarden.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Villa Aigarden<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac105) with its astonishing garden.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotelreginaavignon.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Hotel R\u00e9gina Boutique<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac85) with its rooms with elegant decorations.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/atypik-superbe-duplex-climatise-au-coeur-d-avignon-intra-muros.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Atypik<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac107), an apartment where you&#8217;ll feel like at home during the holidays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Carpentras (1 hour and 40 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17274\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carpentras.jpg\" alt=\"The buildings of Carpentas\" width=\"620\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carpentras.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carpentras-475x307.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the picture:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Vue_sur_le_Beffroi_et_le_clocher_de_l'\u00e9glise_de_l'Observance.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Webcarpentras<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s go to Carpentras!<\/p>\n<p>From November to March, Carpentras hosts the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avignon-et-provence.com\/en\/local-products\/truffle-market-carpentras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>truffle market<\/b><\/a>, an ideal place to visit for anyone who wants to taste said mushroom. Speaking of local specialities, you can discover the secrets of the making of berlingots at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlingots.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Mont Ventoux confectionery<\/b><\/a> (website in Frenc), which opens its doors to visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The city is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/synagoguedecarpentras.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the oldest synagogue in France<\/b><\/a> (page in French, English translation available) which bears witness to the history of the Jews in the region. The Palace of Justice, a former episcopal palace, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.com\/patrimoines-culturels\/mont-ventoux\/hotel-dieu\/provence-4604169-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel-Dieu<\/b><\/a> (website in French), which has become a media library, are also two places of interest that you can visit.<\/p>\n<p>As you walk through the city center, you will surely come across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/cultural-heritage\/mont-ventoux\/passage-boyer\/provence-4604181-1.html\"><b>Passage Boyer<\/b><\/a>, a street lined with shops and their displays.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-parc-carpentras.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Le Parc<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac148) with its well decorated rooms.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/inter-forum.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel du Forum<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac79) with its sparkling decoration that will give your mood a boost.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most exclusive:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chateau-des-cinq-cantons.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Ch\u00e2teau des Cinq Cantons<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac199) with its two pools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Orange (1 hour and 45 minutes away from Marseille by train)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CeYDjTdIU2s\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CeYDjTdIU2s\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Th\u00e9\u00e2tre antique d\u2019Orange (@theatreantiquedorange_officiel)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The city of Orange is the last major city on this list. It is known for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poptourisme.fr\/orange\/le-theatre-antique-dorange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>ancient theatre<\/b><\/a> (website in French), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose stage wall is very well preserved.<\/p>\n<p>Other vestiges of the city&#8217;s Roman past are all around, in particular a very beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provence7.com\/a-a-z-des-articles\/arc-de-triomphe-romain-dorange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>triumphal arch<\/b><\/a> (page in French, English translation available) located on the famous <i>Route National 7<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>It has an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville-orange.fr\/article193.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>art and history museum<\/b><\/a> (website in French) which contains much information about the city, including a cadastral map dating from Roman times.<\/p>\n<p>Cycling friends, you will be overwhelmed! <b>Bicycle circuits<\/b> run through the surroundings to let you explore the region as close as possible to nature.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to take a trip to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poptourisme.fr\/fiche-sit\/colline-saint-eutrope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Saint-Eutrope hill<\/b><\/a> which houses a park with a large number of remains, in particular those of the castle of the Nassau princes.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/louvreetterminus.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Brit H\u00f4tel Le Louvre<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac88) with its luxurious vegetation.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotel-saint-florent.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel Saint Florent<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac67) and its elegantly decorated rooms.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most exclusive:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-chapelle-orange.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>La Chapelle<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac89) for a stay full of freedom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountains\"><\/span>Mountains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Manosque (1 hour and 10 minutes away from Marseille by car)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ChKsN20okDa\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ChKsN20okDa\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Ville de Manosque (@villedemanosque)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re getting close to the mountains with Manosque.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the city with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-manosque.fr\/visite-insolite-manosque\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>guided tour<\/b> <i><b>&#8220;Tr\u00e9sors cach\u00e9s&#8221;<\/b><\/i><\/a> (website in French)\u00a0that&#8217;ll reveal Manosque\u2019s secrets. You can enter all the places which areusually forbidden to the public and admire surprising objects.<\/p>\n<p>Since Manosque had been the home of writer Jean Giono, you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-manosque.fr\/activite\/visite-guidee-de-la-maison-de-jean-giono-le-parais\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>his home<\/b><\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-manosque.fr\/activite\/visite-du-centre-giono\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>centre<\/b><\/a> dedicated to his works. (webpages in French)<\/p>\n<p>If you want to explore the surrounding nature, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-manosque.fr\/equipement\/balade-du-mont-dor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>take a walk on the Mont d\u2019Or<\/b><\/a> that Giono used to love. If you feel adventurous, you can also take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-manosque.fr\/route-lavande-valensole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>lavander path of the Valensole plateau<\/b><\/a> located outside of Manosque.<\/p>\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t hesitate to visit the surrounding villages like Gr\u00e9oux-les-Bains, Pierrevert and Allemagne in Provence.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-bastide-de-l-39-adrech.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Bastide de l\u2019Adrech<\/b><\/a> guest house (around \u20ac132) that will satisfy your need of peace and calm.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/du-terreau.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel du Terreau<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac61) that has the advantage of having a very good location for your outings in the region.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-cha-vrefeuilles.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Les Ch\u00e8vrefeuilles<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac68) and its breathtaking view of the mountain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Buoux (1 hour and 30 minutes away from Marseille by car)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ci0igniM68H\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ci0igniM68H\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Jan wnch (@janaki72)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The village of Buoux contains unexpected treasures. You will be captivated by this small city which is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minesdebruoux.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>ocher mines<\/b><\/a> (page in French, English translation available) with a very characteristic color. Prepare your helmets and embark on a 650m long underground journey.<\/p>\n<p>As another example of local heritage, you have <a href=\"https:\/\/lefortdebuoux-e--monsite-com.translate.goog\/?_x_tr_sch=http&amp;_x_tr_sl=fr&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the fort<\/b><\/a> and its mysterious staircase which has not yet revealed all of its secrets.<\/p>\n<p>Athletes will enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visorando.com\/randonnee-buoux.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>hiking<\/b><\/a> through the valleys and climbing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcduluberon.fr\/geosite\/vallon_aiguebrun\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Aiguebrun cliffs<\/b><\/a> which offer a very beautiful view of the village. (pages in French)<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-domaine-du-castellas.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Le Domaine du Castellas<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac401), in the middle of the mountainous countryside.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/auberge-des-seguins.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Auberge des Seguins<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac62) installed in a beautiful stone building which guarantees you a quiet night.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most outstanding:<\/b>\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/roulotte-l-insolite-de-buoux-avec-spa-privatif.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Cl\u00e9 du Luberon trailer<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac120) where you can sleep surrounded in nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Apt (1 hour and 35 minutes away from Marseille by car)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ChIOSACovsr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ChIOSACovsr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par PAYS D\u2019APT LUBERON TOURISME (@paysaptluberon)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Considered to be the capital of Luberon, Apt is a rural destination that will satisfy your thirst for change. You can visit the Sainte-Anne cathedral and the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.luberon-apt.fr\/prepare-your-stay\/unusual-museums\/apt-museum-1184006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Apt Museum<\/b><\/a> which presents the industrial activity of the country.<\/p>\n<p>Candied fruit is a famous specialty of the region, so it makes sense to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesfleurons-apt.com\/gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Maison du Fruit Confit<\/b><\/a> to discover how it is made.<\/p>\n<p>You will also have the opportunity to discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcduluberon.fr\/geosite\/moulin-de-salignan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Moulin de Salignan<\/b><\/a> (website in French), which houses a geological exhibition, as well as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fondationblachere.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Blach\u00e8re Foundation<\/b><\/a> (website in French), which exhibits the works of contemporary African artists.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see more, go to Rustrel, a 15-minute drive. You will see the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.luberon-apt.fr\/the-ochre-massif\/the-colorado-provencal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><i><b>Colorado Proven\u00e7al<\/b><\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/longo-mai-apt.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Longo Mai<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac85) and the view of its shaded terrace.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/l-aptois.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Aptois H\u00f4tel<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac58) and its very colorful rooms that&#8217;ll put you in a good mood.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most outstanding:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/lou-couvent.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Le Couvent<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac120) for one night in a building full of history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (1 hour and 50 minutes away from Marseille by car)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17279\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moustiers-Sainte-Marie-1.jpg\" alt=\"The hill at Moustiers-Sainte-Marie\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moustiers-Sainte-Marie-1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moustiers-Sainte-Marie-1-475x316.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the picture:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Aerial_view_of_Moustiers-Sainte-Marie,_France_(51695233528).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dronepicr<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Having been certified as \u201cthe most beautiful village in France\u201d, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is worth the visit. Located at the gates of the Gorges du Verdon, at the foot of a cliff, it is a marvel for the eyes.<\/p>\n<p>In order to admire an incredible panorama, climb the 262 steps to reach the Notre-Dame de Beauvoir chapel, from which you will be able to see the horizon.<\/p>\n<p>You can, of course, take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moustiers.fr\/en\/discover-heritage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>guided tours in Moustiers<\/b><\/a> which will take you through the village ramparts.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, earthenware is the specialty of Moustiers, so take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/musee-moustiers.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Earthenware Museum<\/b><\/a> (website in English) and do not hesitate to enter the shops of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moustiers.fr\/en\/arts-and-crafts-moustiers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>many artisans<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, sail on Lake Sainte-Croix by renting the necessary equipment at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moustiers.fr\/en\/equipement\/leisure-center-cadeno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>leisure base<\/b><\/a>. Several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moustiers.fr\/en\/blog\/2021\/01\/19\/hiking-trails-our-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>hiking trails<\/b><\/a> have been set up to allow you to enjoy the wild nature of the place. If you prefer thrills, go on an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moustiers.fr\/en\/activite\/verdon-passion-aquaventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>aquaventure<\/b><\/a>: canyoning, rafting, paragliding&#8230; You&#8217;re spoiled for choice.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-ferme-rose.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Ferme Rose-H\u00f4tel de Charme<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac121) and its incredibly decorated rooms.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most affordable:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ha-tel-la-bonne-etape.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>H\u00f4tel La Bonne Auberge<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac92) is an excellent starting point for your getaways.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most outstanding:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-bouscatiere-moustiers-sainte-marie12.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>La Bouscati\u00e8re<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac142) located at the foot of a rocky cliff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sisteron (1 hour and 30 minutes away from Marseille by car)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17280\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sisteron.jpg\" alt=\"The beach of Sisteron\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sisteron.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sisteron-475x356.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits for the picture:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sisteron_2004.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">R\u00e9gis Martel<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s end this list with Sisteron, a small village established at the foot of the rock of La Baume. The town is fortunate to have a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.citadelledesisteron.fr\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>citadel<\/b><\/a> which offers the most beautiful view of Haute Provence. You can see up to 150 km around it!<\/p>\n<p>The village has set up several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sisteron.com\/sisteron-a-decouvrir\/a-visiter\/circuits-de-visite-dans-la-ville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>sightseeing tours<\/b><\/a> (page in French, English translation available) that guide you in Sisteron and allow you to discover the different places.<\/p>\n<p>With these tours, you will definitely pass by the <a href=\"https:\/\/museedupatrimoine.fr\/cathedrale-notre-dame-des-pommiers-de-sisteron-\/2561.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Notre-Dame-des-Pommiers Cathedral<\/b><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/tuyo.fr\/event\/patrimoine-70\/arts-et-musees-63\/le-tour-de-lhorloge-38026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Clock Tower<\/b><\/a>. (pages in French)<\/p>\n<p>The strangest museum ever is this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sisteron-buech.fr\/en\/node\/82359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Earth and Time Museum<\/b><\/a>, which contains a Foucault pendulum and other mysterious objects to measure the movements of the Earth.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations we recommend in the area:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The most popular on Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chateau-de-la-cazette.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Ch\u00e2teau de la Cazette<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac182) where you can have a nice breakfast in a splendid setting.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most comfortable:<\/b> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/grand-ha-tel-du-cours..en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Grand H\u00f4tel du Cours<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac83) and its windows giving a view of the Old Town.<\/li>\n<li><b>The most exclusive:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chambre-d-ha-tes-ananda.en-gb.html?aid=315495&amp;label=marseille2hEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>the Ananda guest rooms<\/b><\/a> (around \u20ac81), a true safe haven, near the water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feel like escaping the city of Marseille for a few days? 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