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Around La Girafe - Marseille, Calanques & Aubagne

Appart'Hôtel La Girafe, at the crossroads of everything the South has to offer


One of Appart'Hôtel La Girafe's most unexpected advantages is its location. La Penne-sur-Huveaune is not a destination in itself — it is the ideal gateway to everything the Marseille Provence Côte d'Azur region has to offer: its most beautiful, most wild and most vibrant experiences. From our free car park, within 15 to 30 minutes, you can reach the Calanques de Cassis, Marseille's Vieux-Port, the beaches of La Ciotat, the markets of Aubagne and the fountain-lined squares of Aix-en-Provence. All of the South within reach by car or train, with the calm and space of La Girafe to come back to every evening.


Appart'Hôtel La Girafe, feel at home, away from home 🤍


Explore the region from La Girafe, your destinations within reach


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Turquoise cove with twisted pine tree and limestone cliffs near La Penne-sur-Huveaune, France

Calanques & Cassis - 15 minutes.

An absolute must. The Calanques de Cassis are among the most spectacular landscapes in Europ, limestone cliffs plunging into turquoise water, wild coves accessible on foot or by boat, hiking trails with panoramic views. The village of Cassis and its harbour complete the experience: fresh seafood lunch, a glass of white Cassis wine, a stroll along the quayside.From La Girafe, you are 15 minutes away by car via the A50. Your daily playground if you are staying for a week.`
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Coastal Mediterranean town view with islands, overlooking sea near La Penne-sur-Huveaune hotel

Marseille & its neighbourhoods - 20 minutes

Marseille is not a city you visit, it is a city you live. The Vieux-Port and its traditional fishing boats, the MuCEM and its exhibitions, Le Panier and its colourful alleyways, Notre-Dame de la Garde and its breathtaking view, the Corniche Kennedy and its rocky shores. Not to mention the bouillabaisse, panisse and navettes.From La Girafe, 20 minutes by TER train from the station a 5-minute walk away, or 25 minutes by car. Marseille for the day, La Girafe to come back to in the evening.
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Panoramic view of La Penne-sur-Huveaune with historic church and Mediterranean architecture near Appart hôtel La Girafe

Marseille East & Aubagne business districts

For professionals on assignment, the Marseille East, Saint-Menet and La Valentine business districts, along with Aubagne's corporate hub, are 5 to 10 minutes by car from La Girafe. Direct A50 access without crossing the city. TER train station a 5-minute walk away for Aubagne in 5 minutes and Marseille in 20 minutes.The Marseille-Aubagne-Aix economic basin is one of the most active in France, and La Girafe is ideally positioned at its heart.
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Scenic coastal pathway with rocky cliffs, turquoise sea, and Mediterranean vegetation near La Penne-sur-Huveaune

La Ciotat & surroundings - 20 minutes

La Ciotat and its family-friendly beaches, rocky coves, historic shipyard and cinema, the first in the world.20 minutes from La Girafe, it offers a different day out from the Calanques: more accessible with children, better suited to family swimming, quieter outside peak season. Bandol and its vineyards at 35 minutes, Sanary-sur-Mer at 40 minutes, Toulon at 45 minutes, the coastline opens eastward from your base at La Girafe.
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The whole South within minutes from La Girafe

La Penne-sur-Huveaune TER train station: 5-min walkAubagne: 5 min by carCalanques de Cassis: 15 min by carCassis village: 20 min by carMarseille by TER train: 20 minLa Ciotat: 20 min by carAix-en-Provence: 30 min by carMarseille Provence Airport: 30 min by carBandol: 35 min by carToulon: 45 min by car
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Book your Southern base camp directly - Best rate guaranteed

Looking for an ideally located base to explore Marseille, the Calanques and Provence, with free parking, a fully equipped kitchen and a homemade breakfast? Book directly at hotel-lagirafe.com.


Appart'Hôtel La Girafe, feel at home, away from home 🤍
📍 Allée de la Colombe · La Penne-sur-Huveaune 13821 · [email protected] · 04 91 31 36 36`
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