Over La Surprise

Situated in Aix en Provence, approximately 20 km from the entrance to the Luberon National Regional Park, 35 km from the Verdon Regional Park and from the entrance to the Var, 65 km from Saint Rémy de Provence and Avignon.
Environment : Based in the heart of the Aixois countryside, in a green and peaceful environment, approximately 3 km from the centre of Aix en Provence.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Marseille. 35 km. Second largest city in France, cosmopolitan and exuberant, renowned for its picturesque old port and Bouillabaisse (a tomato based soup with a multitude of different fish and shellfish).
Aubagne. 36 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of Â"Jean de Florette fame.
Cassis. 47 km. Chic seaside resort at the foot of the tall Cap Canaille cliff, with picturesque fishing port lined with attractive traditional pastel painted buildings and plenty of cafes and restaurants.
La Ciotat. 50 km. Delightful seaside resort with excellent beach, fabulous rocky inlets, old picturesque fishing port and great Mediterranean atmosphere.

THINGS TO DO:
Golf de Marseille-Aix, Les Milles. 10 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6291m. Set in an established parkland and boasting many mature trees. An excellent golf course for all.
Le Village des Automates, St Cannat. 15 km. Theme park taking you to the magical world of automats. Also adventure park and petting farm.
Indian Forest Sud, Bouc-Bel-Air. 17 km. Tree top adventure park. Acrobatic adventure park for the young and not so young. Discover at your own pace the 10 trails on offer. Going from tree to tree, balance yourself through an assortment of games such as rope bridges, tarzan swings and giant zip lines.
Parc Zoologique La Barben, La Barben. 28 km. Animal park. A rare and unique setting, at the heart of a 33 hectare oak tree forest, dominating the Salon de Provence region. 600 exotic animals (rhinoceros, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles...) and 120 different species live together.
FURTHER AFIELD:
St Cyr sur Mer. 57 km. In a bay sheltering 3 little harbours and a 2-km long sandy beach, an attractive coastal setting backed by a mix of pine forests and renowned vineyards. Many watersports activities available.
Bandol. 70 km. Family seaside resort tucked in a cove between La Ciotat and Toulon. A vibrant harbour packed with fine shops and restaurants as well as a casino. Also renowned for its vineyards producing some of the best wines on the coast.
Sanary sur Mer. 71 km. Delighftul seaside resort with picturesque quay, colourful houses, lively streets and terraces shaded by palm trees. Beautiful views from its 16th century Chapel Notre Dame de Pitié, over the coast and the small islands that lie offshore.
Avignon. 84 km City of history and city of theatre, the fortified city of Avignon marked by papal history will charm you with its ancient streets, spectacular monuments and museums and impressive number of cafes and restaurants. Its famous bridge still stands over the Rhone river.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (35mns), Avignon (1 hr).