Villa Samson in Aubagne, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

Gemenos is a charming Provencal village situated in the outskirts of Aubagne. The historic village lies at the foot of the Sainte Baume mountain and is surrounded by wonderful natural landscapes offering some beautiful walks. In the centre of the village, a number of cafes and restaurants offer shady terraces where you can a typical meal.
Environment : Within easy reach of the centre of the village, the walking trails leading to the Sainte Baume and River Encanaux. Peaceful.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Aubagne. 7 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of ?Jean de Florette? fame.
Cassis. 20 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. 20 km. Delightful seaside resort with excellent beach, fabulous rocky inlets, old picturesque fishing port and great Mediterranean atmosphere.
Marseille. 25 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).

THINGS TO DO:
Karting Indoor Provence and Laser Games Megazone, Aubagne. 10 km. Multi leisure centre with karting (for both children aged 7+, and adults), mini-motos (adults only), laser games, games room (video games, table football, air hockey, etc.). Great indoor fun, whatever the weather.
Ok Corral, Cuges les Pins. 15 km. Theme park. Far Western village in a pine forest with over 40 attractions. Thrills and fun guaranteed.
Golf Country Club de la Salette, Marseille. 17 km. Golf course. 18 holes/9 holes Par 71/27 - 5824m/680m. A unique and privileged location in the sunny hills described by the famous French writer Pagnol.
Expenature, La Ciotat. 20 km. Tree top adventure park, Sea Kayaking, Climbing, Orienteering, Mountain Biking and plenty more! Make your own adventure! Half a day and full day sessions available as well as 2+ day courses.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Aix en Provence. 40 km. Stunningly beautiful and vibrant city, distinctively Provencal, with sunny squares filled with cafes, broad avenues lined with gigantic plane trees and tempting restaurants, and a substantial historical centre with elegant shops and attractive houses.
Bandol. 40 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.
Hyères. 70 km. Attractive seaside resort with walled and medieval centre, once the favourite summer resort of celebrities, some of the intellectual elite and the rich. The town and its peninsula have almost 40 km of pristine sand beaches and rocky inlets to offer.
Iles d'Hyères. 85 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.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (45mn), Avignon (75mn).
Villa 130m² / Sleeps 6.
3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms.
Wifi - Bikes available.
Private pool.
Shops 500m.
Style : Lovely villa on one level. Set in a peaceful residential area of Gemenos, 7 km east of Aubagne. Within easy reach of the village and the beautiful beaches of Cassis (20 km). A very good base for wonderful walks in the Ste Baume mountains. 25 km from Marseille.
Household information :
Phone
Wifi internet
Cot available
Pets welcome
Parking : for 4 vehicles within grounds
Noise : some neighbourhood noise can be heard.
Overlooked : There is a neighbouring house just behind the villa.

The owner lives in an independent studio behind the house and does not intrude on the guests.

General information :
Sea: 20 km (Cassis)
Supermarket: 4 km
Shops: 500m
Doctor: 500 m
Town centre: 500m
Tennis: 600m
Hospital: 4 km (Aubagne)
Horse riding: 1 km
Golf: 10 km
Night-club: 4 km
Fun Park: OK Corral, 15 km.