Les Palmiers in Ensues la Redonne, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

Set in Ensues La Redonne, one of the most beautiful areas of the « Côte Bleue ». The Cote Bleue which stretches for 40 km between Marseille and Martigues offers some of the most beautiful scenery. Ideally located 30 km west of Marseille and 40 km from Aix en Provence.
Environment : Set in a peaceful residential location close to the town centre and just 2 km from the sea.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Carry le Rouet. 7 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. 11 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. 17 km. Large town between the Mediterranean coast and the Etang de Berre, with charming and picturesque old city centre and attractive harbour area.
Marseille. 30 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:
Aquacity, Les Pennes Mirabeau. 14 km. Waterpark. Large waterpark with several pools, slides, diving boards, wave machine, rapids, bubble pool, bumper boats... Plenty to do for all ages.
Indian Forest, Martigues. 20 km. Tree top adventure park. On the splendid Figuerolles estate, a total of 6 trails of different difficulties for the whole family.
Golf de la Cabre d'Or, Cabriès. 27 km. 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.
Etang de Berre. 33 km. Vast lake with waterports activities. Le Jaï beach is renowned for funboarding.

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.
Aubagne. 50 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of ?Jean de Florette? fame.
Camargue. 70 km. Natural Park, around the Rhone Delta, home to bulls, wild white horses, flamingoes and with an exceptionally rich wild life. Best discovered slowly, on foot, on horseback, on a bicycle or in a boat. Bordered by 60 km of fine sand beaches, the Camargue is popular with sunbathers.
St Cyr sur Mer. 70 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 availabe.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (25mn), Avignon (1 hr).
Villa 170m² / Sleeps 6-8.
3 Bedrooms - 1 Bathroom.
Internet.
Large private pool.
Sea 2 km - Shops 800m.
Style : Very pleasant south facing villa on one level surrounded by a beautiful garden with palm trees and views to the hills. Located in a quiet residential area close to shops and just 2 km from the sea. 30 km west of Marseille.
Household information :
No phone
Internet
Cot available
Small pets welcome
Parking for 2 vehicles within grounds
Noise: none
Not overlooked
Grounds looked after by a caretaker who lives in a studio attached to the house but with separate access.

General information :
Sea: 2 km
Supermarket: 800m
Shops: 800m
Doctor: 800m
Town centre: 800m
Tennis: 800m
Hospital: 10km
Horse riding: 6km
Golf: 20 km
Night club: 10 km
Market « Nordique » in Low and Mid season.

To be paid on site :
Security deposit: 400? cash
Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels provided.