La Ciotat Holiday Apartment in La Ciotat, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

This 3 bedroom apartment is located in the very quiet Cul de Sac, within easy walking distance of a plethora of shops to satisfy your catering and all other needs. The very modern chic styling of the interior is complemented by the warm vibrant colours giving the apartment a very lively yet homely feel. The kitchen is fitted with all of the latest modern conveniences such as fridge, freezer, microwave, oven, washing machine, iron and ironing board, coffee maker and so on. There is a barbeque outside as well as many garden chairs and a table for that perfect al fresco dining evening. All linen and towels are provided as well as central heating, and there is internet access and a telephone with free calls to Europe, United States, Canada and Europe so that you can keep in touch with your loved ones back home. The apartment is completely non-smoking and a maid request is on request at your expense.  There are two golf courses within easy reach: 'La Fregate' at Bandol, and a course at Fuveau with wonderful views of the Montagne Sainte Victoire.

 The town's 400 restaurants cater for all tastes. The town centre and beaches are within 10 minutes walk of the apartment. The town has a theatre and a cinema, 2 extensive markets every week and hosts many events during the season. Marseille, Toulon and Aix-en-Provence are half an hour's drive away. Good bus and train services are available, and two airports (Marseille and Toulon) are within easy reach. La Ciotat is noted for its marine services and for a spectacular coastline. This region was colonised by the Greeks and the Romans, who probably introduced the grape. La Ciotat lies between the vineyards of Cassis and Bandol, and many domains are within easy reach. The highest point in the region is the Ste. Baume, over 1000 metres in height. From the apartment the Route des Cretes rises to 400 metres, to the highest cliffs in Europe. Aix-en-Provence is famous for its festival, and for Cezanne. The Roman cities of Arles and Nimes, with their splendid arenas, and the Pont du Gard, are half a day's drive away.The well known town of St Remy and the famous hill fortress of Les Baux will give pleasure to all visitors. Nearer to La Ciotat are the beautiful towns of the Var, namely La Cadiere d'Azur and Le Castellet. A final mention of a great piece of architecture: the Abbaye du Thoronet, a splendid and living convent leading us into the Cistercian way of life, giving us the periods of Roman and Gothic. In addition to all this there is the magic of St Tropez.