L'Oliveraie in Cuges les Pins, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

Cuges les Pins lies at the foothills of the Ste Baume mountains, half way between Marseille and Toulon, in what is the biggest crater in France dating back to the tertiary period. The 16th century village boasts some old streets as well as charming fountains and gardens.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Le Castellet. 15 km. A stunning medieval hill top village in a typical Provencal and picturesque setting, and one of the area's top tourist attractions. Also famous for its Paul Ricard race track.
Aubagne. 15 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of ?Jean de Florette? fame.
Cassis. 18 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.

THINGS TO DO:
Ok Corral, Cuges les Pins. 3 km. Theme park. Far Western village in a pine forest with over 40 attractions. Thrills and fun guaranteed.
Aqualand, St Cyr sur Mer. 20 km. Waterpark. Superb waterpark in lush vegetation. 4 hectares of water games, a total of 11 water attractions: a wave pool, 8 waterslides, etc. A lot of fun for the whole family and all abilities.
Jardin Exotique et Zoo, Sanary sur Mer. 25 km. Animal park. On Provencal hills and overlooking the Bay of Bandol, a park of tropical plants and cacti, as well as a wide variety of animals including monkeys, llamas, parrots and flamingos.
Zoo du Mont Faron, Toulon. 30 km. Animal park. A unique centre and wildlife breeding conservatory specialising particularly in big cats.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Bandol. 25 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. 25 km. Delightful 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.
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).
Hyères. 55 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.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (1 hr), Nice (2 hrs).
Villa 140m² / Sleeps 6.
3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms.
Air conditioning - Wifi internet.
Private pool.
Style : Well presented traditional villa in enclosed grounds. Table tennis, table football and mountain bikes available, ideal for a relaxing family holiday. Within easy reach of the beautiful medieval village of Le Castellet and sought after seaside resort of Cassis. Marseille 35 km. Shops 500m.
Household information :
Air Conditioning in the living room
Internet: Wifi
Small pets welcome
Parking for 2 vehicles inside the property
Overlooked: there are neighbourhood properties but they do not directly overlook.

General information :
Sea: 15 km
Supermarket: 11 km
Shops: 3 km
Doctor: 500m
Village centre: 500m
Hospital: 11 km
Golf: 20 km
Horse riding: 200m
Night club: 15 km.

To be paid on site :
Security deposit: 400? cash
Linen provided.