Roquevaire, nestled at the foot of the Garlaban in Pagnol's hills, is an authentic Provençal area between Marseille and Aubagne, still untouched by mass tourism. 20 metres from the accommodation, the private tennis club La Dorgale offers its facilities and, in summer, its swimming pool and restaurant under the mulberry trees. An ideal setting for both sport and relaxation. The calanques of Cassis and Marseille, a designated National Park, offer hikes between limestone cliffs and turquoise waters, just a few kilometres away. Aubagne, Pagnol's birthplace with its traditional market, Marseille and the Vieux-Port, Cassis and its cliffs, La Ciotat, the Massif de la Sainte-Baume, the Provence verte and the hilltop villages are all within reach for a variety of outings. Beaches, calanques, hikes along Pagnol's trails, museums, places of interest and theme parks will delight the whole family. Provençal markets and gastronomy also set the pace of a stay combining nature, literature and the Mediterranean art of living.