RESTAURANTS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND THE CASTLE
THE REGION'S 3 STARS
LE PETIT NICE, 3 MICHELIN STARS (MARSEILLE)
Overlooking the sea, facing the horizon, you can enjoy the sea with all your senses, in the bright light of this 3-star restaurant. The uncluttered decor is in perfect harmony with Gérald Passedat's maritime, southern cuisine.
Here, the Mediterranean reigns supreme, as everything varies according to the seasons, the weather and new arrivals... A meal at Le Petit Nice is like a scuba dive, where you gradually make your way to the deep end... discovering the chef's signature dishes.
LA VILLA MADIE, 3 MICHELIN STARS (CASSIS)
Nestled in the Corton cove, facing Cap Canaille, Villa Madie majestically overlooks the sea.
A seductive contemporary architecture, where zenitude reigns in a decor all in carnal curves, with pastel tones, blond wood, not forgetting a splendid Terrace facing the sublime Mediterranean panorama.
Ideal for post-summer lunches and dinners, chef Dimitri Droisneau 's cuisine has been awarded a second Michelin star since 2014 and a third star in 2022.
Alexandre Mazzia, 3 MICHELIN STARS (MARSEILLE)
There's no shortage of superlatives to describe Alexandre Mazzia's work at AM, his restaurant in a chic residential area not far from the Stade Vélodrome. A true chef-artist in perpetual motion, he elevates the small portion to the rank of art, playing with spices, roasted and smoked ingredients, irrigating his cuisine with memories of his childhood in the Congo. In his hands, everything goes beyond gastronomy as we know it, but more importantly, everything makes sense!
The lucky few of the day embark on a unique taste adventure, enhanced by perfect service.
L'OUSTAU DE BEAUMANIERE, 3 MICHELIN STARS (LES BAUX DE PROVENCE)
At the foot of one of France's most beautiful villages, Chef Glenn Viel offers a unique experience at L'Oustau de Baumanière, 3 Michelin stars.
A true voyage of taste...
CASSIS
Château de Forbin is right next to Cassis and its calanques. This unique site in France has been classified as a national park to protect its heavenly beaches with perfectly clear turquoise waters.
VISIT TO CLOS SAINTE MAGDELEINE
Discover the vineyards of Cassis: We offer you an exceptional tour of the vineyards of Cassis.
The Vignoble de Cassis was one of the very first appellations d'origine contrôlée in 1936. Remarkably, it is planted exclusively in the commune of Cassis, in the shelter of Cap Canaille, France's highest maritime cliff, plunging 400 meters into the Mediterranean.
AIX EN PROVENCE
A visit to Aix-en-Provence will take you to an art Mecca, home to Paul Cézanne and the Vasarély Foundation. Aix en Provence's typical narrow streets, with their many bars and restaurants, make it a popular place for people discovering the city.
RESTAURANT LE SAINT ESTÈVE
Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, this luxurious estate is on a par with Mont Sainte-Victoire. Michelin-starred chef Julien Le Goff and his team offer refined, instinctive Mediterranean cuisine with a deep respect for local produce.
HÔTEL DE CAUMONT
Just a stone's throw from the Cours Mirabeau, the Hôtel de Caumont is one of Aix-en-Provence's finest private mansions. From the main courtyard to the gardens and historic salons, the tour evokes the refined atmosphere of the 18th century. It hosts major temporary exhibitions dedicated to the great names in the history of art, from the 14th century to the present day. The Café Caumont and its terrace overlooking the French gardenThe Café Caumont and its terrace overlooking the French garden, on the first floor of the art center, offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the 18th century.Enjoy lunch or a snack in the heart of the Quartier Mazarin.
MARSEILLE
Marseille isFrance's oldest city, founded over 2,600 years ago. The Phocaean city offers a wide variety of landscapes, colors and atmospheres.
THE MUCEM
The Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée is a national museum located in Marseille. It was inaugurated on June 7, 2013, when Marseille was European Capital of Culture.
Permanent exhibitions are based on various scientific fields: anthropology, archaeology, history, art history and contemporary art. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions, often linked to current artistic or social events. The museum aims to give an account of the historical and social continuity of this basin of civilization, as well as the tensions that have run through it, right up to the present day.
THE CALANQUES OF MARSEILLE, CASSIS AND LA CIOTAT
True natural treasures of the Good Mother, these little paradises have preserved their wild character thanks to the close protection they enjoy, which means that these natural jewels remain in their original state.
You can visit them by hiking or by boat (available for hire).
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