Bed and breakfasts in Bouches-du-Rhône, between the Alpilles, Camargue and Mediterranean
Discover Bouches-du-Rhône
Welcome to Bouches-du-Rhône (13), a department bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, with Marseille as its prefecture.
Marseille: gateway to the Mediterranean see
Marseille is France's oldest city, founded by the Greeks around 600 BC, and rivals Lyon as France's second-largest city. Above all, it is a major port facing the Mediterranean Sea and beyond. Founded by the Greeks in the 6ᵉ century BC, this dynamic metropolis fascinates with its maritime past and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Aix-en-Provence: capital of Provence
The traditional capital of the former County of Provence is Aix-en-Provence, where the Provençal art of living is at its best. Stroll through its shady streets, soak up its elegant architecture and savour the enchanting atmosphere of its lively markets.
Arles: treasure of the Roman Empire
Arles is a city steeped in Roman history, where every stone tells the story of a glorious era. As a former imperial capital, it reveals its architectural treasures and rich cultural heritage.
Natural treasures of Provence
As well as beautiful cities steeped in history such as Tarascon, the Bouches-du-Rhône region boasts some exceptional natural sites that are symbols of Provence: from the steep Calanques between Marseille and Cassis to the majestic Camargue plain, via the crests of the Alpilles and the picturesque Baux-de-Provence, each site reveals the splendour of Provençal nature.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: guardian of tradition
Soak up the authenticity of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where Provencal traditions live on with pride. A blend of historic heritage and the art of living, this charming town embodies the soul of Provence.
Bed and breakfasts in Bouches-du-Rhône
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay in Bouches-du-Rhône, between the Alpilles, the Camargue and the Calanques, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming guest room
La Villa des Félibres
Une chambre d'hôtes unique au sein d’une villa située dans un quartier calme, à proximité du centre historique d’Aix-en-Provence. Vous pourrez profiter facilement de la vieille ville, de ses ruelles animées et de sa riche vie culturelle. Jardin et Piscine.
Charming Bed and breakfast
Lou Ventoulet
Three comfortable guest rooms in a property in a 3ha estate planted with olive and pine trees, located above Mouriès in the Alpilles. Large garden, Swimming pool and Panorama.
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite
Les Tournesols
Three comfortable and spacious rooms and a Gîte for two people with terrace in an old house in the heart of the village of Mallemort at the foot of the southern Luberon. Garden.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Souste de Jean
Just one charming independent guest room ideally located near Noves, between Avignon, the Luberon, and the Alpilles, in a vast garden, far from noise and pollution. Shared swimming pool, park, kitchenette.
Charming Bed and breakfast
Mas des Marguerites
Five comfortable and independent guest rooms. The Mas des Marguerites is located a stone's throw from Maussane-les-Alpilles, a real Provencal village, at the foot of the Baux de Provence. Garden and Swimming Pool
Charming bed and breakfast and Gîte
Le Manoir de Gémenos
Three beautiful guest rooms and a Gite in an old provençal country house of the 16th century, at the foot of Sainte-Baume in the Provence of Marcel Pagnol, and near Cassis and Calanques. Swimming-pool, Garden.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Ferme
Four original guest rooms with character in a renovated former sheepfold in Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde, at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain, 5 km from Aix-en-Provence. Large garden with trees, swimming pool.
Charming bed and breakfast
Au Coeur des Alpilles
Five beautiful bedrooms with Provencal charm and private terrace, in the heart of a magnificent shaded park and an olive grove in Maussane at the foot of the Alpilles, swimming pool.
Prestige bed and breakfast
Le Clos des Cyprès
Four beautiful guest rooms cozy and comfortable in a guest house located near the Alpilles, the Montagnette and Avignon. Swimming pool, Large garden, Gourmet dinner, Jacuzzi
Charming bed and breakfast
Le Catalan
Spacious and charming guest rooms in a warm atmosphere, set in a 17th-century stone farmhouse within a protected site nestled in the heart of the woods, near Jouques, between Sainte-Victoire and Verdon. Park, swimming pool.
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite
Campagne Chastel
A charming suite and a gîte accommodating two to four guests, located in the heart of a Provençal farmhouse perched on the heights of Aix-en-Provence. Just five minutes from the historic center, the property opens onto a spacious park filled with Mediterranean vegetation and features a large swimming pool. Park, Pool.
Prestige bed and breakfast
La Bastide des Grands Chênes
Five superb guest rooms in a large Provençal bastide, a former hunting lodge of the Château de Valmousse, carefully renovated to preserve its history and authenticity, located in Lambesc, between Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon, and the Alpilles. Tree-lined park, swimming pool.
Planning your stay in Bouches-du-Rhône
When should you stay in Bouches-du-Rhône?
Summer is very lively in Bouches-du-Rhône, with festivals, markets, ports, village evenings and Mediterranean landscapes.
Spring and autumn offer a softer rhythm for visiting Aix-en-Provence, Arles, the Alpilles, Camargue and the Calanques, with generous light for walks and sightseeing.
Where should you choose a bed and breakfast in Bouches-du-Rhône?
Aix-en-Provence suits cultural stays, the Alpilles are ideal for villages and landscapes, Arles and Camargue for heritage and open spaces, while Marseille and Cassis are natural bases for the sea.
A guest house in Bouches-du-Rhône makes it possible to combine historic towns, coastline and Provençal countryside in one stay.
What can you do in Bouches-du-Rhône during a Provence stay?
The department brings together several major sides of Provence, from the Mediterranean coast to inland landscapes.
- Visit Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and Arles
- Explore the Alpilles, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence
- Discover the Calanques between Marseille and Cassis
- Travel through Camargue and its open landscapes
- Plan stops around Tarascon, Salon-de-Provence, Sainte-Victoire and Provençal markets


