Sightseeing
Beautiful provencal village with cobble-stone streets and colorful houses on the top of the hill - example of provencal architecture
25 locals recommend
Ventabren
Beautiful provencal village with cobble-stone streets and colorful houses on the top of the hill - example of provencal architecture
Even though today the castle is more of a ruin, it is a picturesque ruin, worth walking up the hill. You will enjoy the view of the provencal roofs of the village, and the panoramic view of the area around it.
Château de La Reine Jeanne
Even though today the castle is more of a ruin, it is a picturesque ruin, worth walking up the hill. You will enjoy the view of the provencal roofs of the village, and the panoramic view of the area around it.
The biggest stone aquaduct in Europe, very impressive in all the respects - not to miss if you are in the area
43 locals recommend
Aqueduc de Roquefavour
The biggest stone aquaduct in Europe, very impressive in all the respects - not to miss if you are in the area
A stunning example of the provencal castle, a journey through history of the region. Chateau de la Barben offers guided tours.
18 locals recommend
Chateau de la Barben
Route du ChâteauA stunning example of the provencal castle, a journey through history of the region. Chateau de la Barben offers guided tours.
Aix-en-Provence is a historical capital of the region, a beautiful city with old pedestrian center, ideal for sightseeing, going out, concerts, dining and shopping.
869 locals recommend
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a historical capital of the region, a beautiful city with old pedestrian center, ideal for sightseeing, going out, concerts, dining and shopping.
A famous village in the south of Luberon, voted the best village in France, the village of Albert Camus.
341 locals recommend
Lourmarin
A famous village in the south of Luberon, voted the best village in France, the village of Albert Camus.
Silvacane Abbey
A beautiful ancient abbey within an easy reach from Ptit Chateau.
Marseille
The southern capital of France, a city to discover
Recently renovated, fort Saint Jean is a fascinating historical monument, that also boasts some of the best paniramis views of Marseille
208 locals recommend
Le Fort Saint Jean
Promenade Louis BrauquierRecently renovated, fort Saint Jean is a fascinating historical monument, that also boasts some of the best paniramis views of Marseille
Chateau d'If
1 Quai de la FraternitéDiscover the prison and the island of Monte Christo and Iron Mask.
The fortified village and the remains of the castle date back to middle ages. Beautiful views of the region.
839 locals recommend
Les Baux-de-Provence
The fortified village and the remains of the castle date back to middle ages. Beautiful views of the region.
Palace of the Popes
Place du PalaisThe iconic place - a must see if you visit Avignon.
Aigue morte
An ancient fortified town in the heart of Camargues region
Gordes
A gorgeous all-stone ancient village
Beautiful authentic fishermans village. You may take a boat to discover the creeks of the region.
549 locals recommend
Cassis
Beautiful authentic fishermans village. You may take a boat to discover the creeks of the region.
The village described in the book of Peter Mail, A Year in Provence. Authentic and beautiful
121 locals recommend
Ménerbes
The village described in the book of Peter Mail, A Year in Provence. Authentic and beautiful
Food Scene
A very nice restaurant popular with locals. Booking reccomended
31 locals recommend
L'éouvé Restaurant
5 Chemin Du CimetièreA very nice restaurant popular with locals. Booking reccomended
Michelin-rated restaurant is only 1 minute walk from the house. High class in everything - views, design, food. A good place to celebrate a special occasion.
27 locals recommend
Restaurant Dan B.
1 Rue Frédéric MistralMichelin-rated restaurant is only 1 minute walk from the house. High class in everything - views, design, food. A good place to celebrate a special occasion.
You may find locally produced foods over here, small shop that has a good selection of locally grown fruit and vegetables as well as other products from small local farms.
7 locals recommend
Le Potager de Ventabren
6736 D10You may find locally produced foods over here, small shop that has a good selection of locally grown fruit and vegetables as well as other products from small local farms.
Family-owned bakery, specialised in organic bread. Come early to get the best choice of breads - most of them sold out by the afternoon. The owner is passionate about organic bread-making, and will be happy to give you an advice or information on her products.
Casa Berelli
613 Av. Victor HugoFamily-owned bakery, specialised in organic bread. Come early to get the best choice of breads - most of them sold out by the afternoon. The owner is passionate about organic bread-making, and will be happy to give you an advice or information on her products.
The restaurant of my friends which also happends to be one of the best price-quality ratio restaurants in the city always coming up in top 10 among the 800 restaurants of the area...
The chef prepares dishes from the local fresh products bought the same day on the fresh market, and changes a menu according to the seasonal vegetables and fruit. He will accomodate your personal dietary requests. Leave a place for dessert. The best dessert I've tried so far in town
La table des saisons
6 Rue LieutaudThe restaurant of my friends which also happends to be one of the best price-quality ratio restaurants in the city always coming up in top 10 among the 800 restaurants of the area...
The chef prepares dishes from the local fresh products bought the same day on the fresh market, and changes a menu according to the seasonal vegetables and fruit. He will accomodate your personal dietary requests. Leave a place for dessert. The best dessert I've tried so far in town
The Bread Factory
4 Rue Pierre de CoubertinThe best bread I have tried in my life is made here
Chocolaterie de Puyricard - Mirabeau
11 Cr MirabeauAmazing luxury chocolate locally produced
Fromagerie Lemarie
30 Rue d'ItalieThese french cheeses...
Essentials
Supermarket where you may find pretty much everything you need
13 locals recommend
Intermarché Super et Drive
Avenue Charles de GaulleSupermarket where you may find pretty much everything you need
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautiful creeks of Cote d'Azur...Also great for a swim on a hot summer day
263 locals recommend
Calanque d'En-Vau
One of the most beautiful creeks of Cote d'Azur...Also great for a swim on a hot summer day
Mountain Saint Victoire is the landmark of the region, it became famous thanks to the paintings of Paul Cezanne. There are plenty of trails of all the levels of difficulty that will bring you to the top of this mountain.
425 locals recommend
Montagne Sainte Victoire
Mountain Saint Victoire is the landmark of the region, it became famous thanks to the paintings of Paul Cezanne. There are plenty of trails of all the levels of difficulty that will bring you to the top of this mountain.
Within an easy reach of Ventabren, we often go to this nice beach of the cote bleau. There is a parking not too far from the beach.
33 locals recommend
St. Croix Beach
Within an easy reach of Ventabren, we often go to this nice beach of the cote bleau. There is a parking not too far from the beach.
If you love nature and animals, you will enjoy the sight of the wild white horses, bulls and flamingoes of this State National park
191 locals recommend
Camargue
If you love nature and animals, you will enjoy the sight of the wild white horses, bulls and flamingoes of this State National park
A stunning lake. You may take a boat or catamaran to enjoy it to the fullest.
65 locals recommend
Esparron-de-Verdon
A stunning lake. You may take a boat or catamaran to enjoy it to the fullest.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Arts Museum, our favorite walk in Marseille starts there and continues to Fort Saint Jean and the Old port...
1835 locals recommend
Mucem
1 Esp. J4Contemporary Arts Museum, our favorite walk in Marseille starts there and continues to Fort Saint Jean and the Old port...
An original art gallery with gigantic projections of famous paintings on the rocks
393 locals recommend
Carrières de Lumières
Route de MaillaneAn original art gallery with gigantic projections of famous paintings on the rocks
Getting Around
A TGV train will take you to Paris in 3 hours only
125 locals recommend
Gare d'Aix-en-Provence TGV station
A TGV train will take you to Paris in 3 hours only
The airport is only 20 minutes drive away from Ptit Chateau
303 locals recommend
Marseille Provence Airport
The airport is only 20 minutes drive away from Ptit Chateau
Central bus station where you may find direct buses to all the major destinations
123 locals recommend
GARE ROUTIERE AIX EN PROVENCE
6 Bd Victor CoqCentral bus station where you may find direct buses to all the major destinations