Over Granettes Rouge

In the Aixois countryside to the west of Aix en Provence.
Aix is often called City of Art, City of Water and tourists from around the world are attracted to this priveleged town. Aix Boasts a fantastic climate, set in a valley between the Luberon Mountains to the north, the green valleys of the Var and Marseille and the Mediterranean beaches to the south. Loved and painted by Paul Cezanne, many a warm evening can be spent dining on one of the terraces numerous restaurants lined up on the cobbled streets.
Environment : Calm and pretty residential area. South east facing.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Carry le Rouet. 42 km. Charming seaside resort with lovely beaches, clear waters and picturesque little fishing port. At the foot of pine covered hills, in the heart of the Côte Bleue. Also ideal for beautiful walks all along the seaside.
Sausset les Pins. 46 km Small, family seaside resort with pretty fishing port, surrounded by aromatic scrubland and pine forests. Within the Côte Bleue Marine park with artificial reefs along the coast of Sausset les Pins for diving enthusiasts.
Martigues. 47 km. Large town between the Mediterranean coast and the Etang de Berre, with charming and picturesque old city centre and attractive harbour area.
Cassis. 53 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.

THINGS TO DO:
Golf de la Cabre d''Or, Cabriès. 12km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6514m. Features the longest Par 5 in Europe (654m from the back tees) as well as a palm grove. Magnificent views over Mont Ventoux, Pilon du Roy and Ste Victoire mountain.
Paintball Meyreuil, Meyreuil. 15 km. Paintballing. Come and spend a day surrounded by nature and play paintball on more than one hectare of land.
Indian Forest Sud, Bouc-Bel-Air. 15 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.
Etang de Berre. 23km. Vast lake with waterports activities. Le Jaï beach is renowned for funboarding.

FURTHER AFIELD:
St Cyr sur Mer. 63 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. 75 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. 77 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.
Iles d''Hyères. 110 km. Group of islands off the coast from Hyères, which includes the islands of Porquerolles, Le Levant and Port Cros (National Park). The 3 islands together form a rare and beautiful environment, one of the loveliest in France. Boat crossings from Hyères, Giens peninsula, Le Lavandou, Toulon.