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wonderful guest houses in Vauvenargues - 18 kilometers from Aix en Provence - Sainte Victoire mountain, Southern France
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Lots more to discover around La Belle Etoile...
Your stay at the Belle Etoile situates you in the very heart of Provence where you can bask in the sunshine, wander through the lavender fields and olive groves, relax by the Mediterranean and be seduced by the “song “ of the cicadas.
Within easy reach are the Pays d’Aix, the Alpilles, the villages of the Luberon, the Alps of Haute Provence and also the intriguing city of Marseille, the Calanques and the Camargue.
The delightful and ancient town of Aix-en-Provence is on the doorstep with its famous International Lyric Art Festival, bustling Cours Mirabeau and markets.
Taste the chocolates of Puyricard and the Calissons of Aix !
The magnificent Mont Sainte Victoire still attracts many artists and all around can be seen the lanscapes painted by Cezanne.
Nearby is Chateau Vauvenargues, once owned by Picasso and where the Master is buried in the garden.
In a valley not far away is the Domaine de Grand Sambuc with its conference centres, sports seminars and impressive collection of vintage vehicles.
The web site evana provence indicates the nearby departure points for accompanied walks and climbing routes in order to reach Pic des Mouches, the 1011 m summit of the Mont Sainte Victoire which is actually visible from your terrace !
These only take place from mid-September to June because the mountain is closed during July and August due to the danger of forest fires.
The “Belle Etoile” is well named because La Citadelle, the hill opposite the house, is a renowned observation spot for astronomers and other observers of the sky and the heavenly bodies.
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THE ACTIVITY OF GUEST HOUSES IS DISCONTINUED FOR 2008
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