Type: House Condition: Good French Description: Roquevaire, authentique bastide du 19 ème siècle en pierres, entièrement restaurée, très belle cuisine aménagée et équipée de 27 m² avec cellier attenant, salon de 54 m², vaste bibliothèque de 30 m², 5 chambres de 11 à 19 m², 1 sde, 1 sdb, 3 wc et une pièce de 40 m² restant à aménager (Salle de gym, salle de billard,...). Terrain de 1300 m² clos et paysagé avec piscine, garage, 1 T1indépendant à finir, annexe. Location: East of Marseilles, on the N8 between Aubagne (4km) et Auriol (6km). 22 Km to Marseille,,26 Km to Aix-en-Provence, 45minutes to the Airport and 40 minutes to Aix TGV (3 hours to Paris). In the foot-hills surrounding the Huveaune river. Delightful little bridges cross the river, adding a romantic touch to the scene. The village has preserved its Provencal identity and is in the heart of the countryside so dear to the French writer, Marcel Pagnol. Visitors can follow the hiking trails along the hill-sides until the Sainte Baume.
Amongst its treasures, Roquevaire has the oldest chapel in Provence, which is classified as an historic monument. In the 18th century Eglise St Vincent, you will find the grand organ belonging to Pierre Cochereau, the former organist at the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.
Local Activities: Sites to see : St Vincent church. Leisure activities : Horse-riding. Climbing. Hiking and mountain biking. Organ Festival (September)
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