Discover Gémenos and its surroundings

Le Provence, charming hotel for bikers in Gémenos, is an ideal place to discover some of the riches of Provence. The establishment is located at the foot of the Massif de la Sainte-Baume, a place very popular with hikers. In another style, don't forget to go to Cassis and La Ciotat to discover the marvelous Mediterranean coves and visit the charming neighboring towns of Bandol and Sanary-sur-Mer. And then, who says Provence says Pagnol. Go to Aubagne and follow in the footsteps of the writer and filmmaker. Visit his birthplace, the museum. And treat yourself to an excursion in the Massif du Garlaban, the mountains of Pagnol.

The creeks, La Ciotat, Sanary, Bandol, ...

A twenty-minute drive from the Hotel Le Provence, discover Cassis, a Mediterranean city famous for the charm of its town center, its port and its calanques. Natural wonders, the jagged limestone cliffs offer an exceptional spectacle. Walk the coastal path and contemplate the sumptuous panorama, visit the calanques of the sea aboard a boat, relax on a beach with a dream setting. Right next to Cassis, three seaside towns are worth the detour: La Ciotat, Bandol and Sanary-sur-Mer.

Le Castellet, the village, its circuit

When we mention Le Castellet, we naturally think of the Paul-Ricard circuit which hosts car and motorcycle races, and above all, the French Formula 1 Grand Prix. But Le Castellet is also a magnificent perched village, typically Provençal, popular with tourists from all over the world, where the sweetness of life and the sound of cicadas await you.

The Sainte-Baume Massif

During your stay at the Hôtel Le Provence, a hotel in Gémenos, you will only have eyes for it, the Massif de la Sainte-Baume. It dominates the surrounding area and offers hikers pleasant trails allowing access to the Sainte-Baume ridges. Up there, you will benefit from an exceptional panorama over all of Provence.

In the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol

By going to Aubagne, you have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the famous writer and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol. In Aubagne, there are many places that relate to him: his birthplace, the museum dedicated to him and a number of places that inspired him, starting with the Pagnol mountains which overlook the city.

Marseille, the Phocaean City

A few minutes' drive from our establishment, find yourself in Marseille, the Phocaean City. Stroll through this city to discover all its wonders: the Old Port, the Canebière, the Cours Julien, the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Basilica and the Panier district. Stop at a restaurant to taste local specialties.