La Vã©Rane 6 in Velaux, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

In the Aixois Countryside, in Velaux; about 6 km from the highly rated village of Ventabren. Only 20 km from Aix en Provence with its streets lined with restaurants, cafés and fountains. 30 km from Marseille and the Alpilles, 40 km from the "Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon" (access to the motorway at 4 km).
Environment : Countryside and individual villas. Well situated: 3 km from local shops and 15 km from the country club: «SET CLUB».

PLACES TO VISIT:
Aix en Provence. 20 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.
Carry le Rouet. 26 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.
Marseille. 33 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).
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.

THINGS TO DO:
Golf de Marseille-Aix, Les Milles. 16 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6291m. Set in an established parkland and boasting many mature trees. An excellent golf course for all.
Le Village des Automates, St Cannat. 21 km. Theme park taking you to the magical world of automats. Also adventure park and petting farm.
Indian Forest, Martigues. 34 km. Tree top adventure park. On the splendid Figuerolles estate, a total of 6 trails of different difficulties for the whole family.
Le Parc des Labyrinthes Géants, La Roque d'Anthéron. 40 km. Maze. A 4-hectare field and one of the largest permanent mazes in the world with over 9000 laurel trees and 6 km of paths. Ideal for a family day out.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Les Baux-de-Provence. 55 km. Most beautiful Provencal hill top and fortified village, in the heart of the Alpilles with brilliant view of Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles. Officially classified and labelled as "one of the most beautiful villages in France", it is one of the ?must sees? in Provence.
Arles. 62 km. Vibrant city of festivals, art and culture, with extraordinarily well-preserved Roman arena (the very same that was the scene of the Roman games in the 1st century!), backed by an equally impressive variety of other stones and monuments, both Roman and medieval. Linked with Gaugain, Van Gogh and Picasso.
Avignon. 72 km City of history and city of theatre, the fortified city of Avignon marked by papal
history will charm you with its ancient streets, spectacular monuments and museums and impressive number of cafes and restaurants. Its famous bridge still stands over the Rhone river.
Sanary sur Mer. 86 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.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (35mn), Avignon (1 hr).
Spacious villa 218m² / Sleeps 6.
3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms.
Very large private pool with shallow end.
Style : Beautiful villa, full of charm and character. One level. Set in large enclosed grounds. Countryside setting yet within easy reach of shops. 20 km west of Aix en Provence. Table tennis.
Household information:
No phone
Pets welcome on request
Cot on request
Parking for 5 vehicles on site
Disturbances - none
Overlookers - distant, hidden by vegetation - see photos.

General information :
Beaches: Marseille and Côte bleue: around 35 km - Cassis: around 50km ? La Ciotat: 55 km
Supermarket (Intermarché): 3 km
Shops: 3 km
Village Centre: 3 km
Tennis: 4 km
Golf: Set Club (country club) at 15 km
Night club - Aix en Provence.