Destination guide

Delight in the waterfront landscape of Bouches-du-Rhone

Take a holiday to Bouches-du-Rhone and enjoy the area's monuments, history and museums. Revered for its parks, golfing and theatres, this city is both welcoming and walkable. Local cultural sights include Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and La Vieille Charite. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.

Activities

Activities and attractions in Bouches-du-Rhone

Are you searching for attractions to see during your stay? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Bouches-du-Rhone a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

  • Golf Ouest Provence Mirama (7.4 mi / 12 km)
  • Karting de L'Etang (7.6 mi / 12.2 km)
  • Eurocopter (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
  • Zoo Barben (11.2 mi / 18 km)
  • Aix-Marseille Golf (15 mi / 24.2 km)
  • Golf de Pont-Royal (16 mi / 25.8 km)
Natural features

Exploring the natural features in Bouches-du-Rhone

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Bouches-du-Rhone is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

  • Camargue (19.9 mi / 32 km)
  • Montagne Sainte Victoire (25.8 mi / 41.5 km)
  • Martigues Garden Beach (6.4 mi / 10.2 km)
  • Fos-sur-Mer Park (7.3 mi / 11.8 km)
  • Plage Du Jai (7.7 mi / 12.3 km)
  • Verdon Beach (11.6 mi / 18.6 km)
How to get there

Transport options to and around Bouches-du-Rhone

The nearest airport is in Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence), located 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Avignon (AVN-Caumont), which is 29.3 mi (47.1 km) away.

If you prefer to travel by train, Istres St-Chamas Station, Istres Station and Istres Rassuen Station are the main stations in the area. It's easy to get around Bouches-du-Rhone by jumping on the metro at Bougainville Station, National Station or Désirée Clary Metro Station.

How many holiday rentals are available around Bouches-du-Rhône?

Our 2019 accommodation listings offer a large selection of 13,712 holiday lettings around Bouches-du-Rhône. From 1,951 Villas to 5,348 Houses, find unique self catering accommodation for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends for a long holiday or a weekend break.

What are the most popular destinations to visit in Bouches-du-Rhône?

There are many lovely places to stay for a long holiday or just a weekend break in Bouches-du-Rhône. From HomeAway travellers, the popular destinations to visit are:

  • Marseille: 3,550 holiday homes
  • Aix-en-Provence: 2,190 holiday homes
  • Cassis: 3,301 holiday homes
  • St-Rémy-de-Provence: 2,872 holiday homes
  • Arles: 2,078 holiday homes

HomeAway offers you the possibility to discover many other popular destinations in Bouches-du-Rhône! Please use our search bar to access the selection of self catering accommodations available in other popular destinations.

What are the main cities to discover in Bouches-du-Rhône?

Whether you are travelling solo or with family and friends, here are the cities in Bouches-du-Rhône with the largest selection of holiday lettings for a perfect city break:

  • Marseille: 3,550 holiday lettings
  • Aix-en-Provence: 2,190 holiday lettings
  • Cassis: 3,301 holiday lettings
  • St-Rémy-de-Provence: 2,872 holiday lettings
  • Arles: 2,078 holiday lettings

For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday homes available.

Can I find easy access holiday homes when travelling by plane to Bouches-du-Rhône?

Yes of course. Our owners offer a large selection of self catering accommodations near to airports. Airports with a large selection of self catering accommodations in Bouches-du-Rhône are:

  • Aix-en-Provence (QXB- Aix en Provence TGV Train Station): 4,681 self catering accommodations
  • Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): 3,897 self catering accommodations
  • La Ciotat (XCT): 6,362 self catering accommodations

For other airports, please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available.

What are the most popular points of interest and landmarks to stay near in Bouches-du-Rhône?

HomeAway offers a large selection of holiday lettings near great places to visit in Bouches-du-Rhône. From HomeAway travellers, the top popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

  • Camargue Regional Nature Park: 1,213 holiday rentals
  • French Foreign Legion Museum: 6,283 holiday rentals
  • Golf de Pont-Royal: 5,149 holiday rentals
  • Velodrome Stadium: 4,719 holiday rentals
  • Arles (ZAF-Arles Train Station): 2,816 holiday rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Bouches-du-Rhône listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection of holiday accommodations.

Explore destinations around Bouches-du-Rhône

Marseille
3,550 holiday rentals
Aix-en-Provence
2,190 holiday rentals
Cassis
3,301 holiday rentals
St-Rémy-de-Provence
2,872 holiday rentals
Arles
2,078 holiday rentals
La Ciotat
3,295 holiday rentals
Saint-Andiol
3,114 holiday rentals
Eygalières
1,282 holiday rentals
Les Baux-de-Provence
1,880 holiday rentals
Mallemort
1,962 holiday rentals
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
1,756 holiday rentals
Martigues
528 holiday rentals
Maussane-les-Alpilles
1,803 holiday rentals
Carry-le-Rouet
1,462 holiday rentals
Meyrargues
1,723 holiday rentals
Rousset
1,253 holiday rentals
Salon-de-Provence
1,161 holiday rentals
Fontvieille
1,744 holiday rentals
Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles
1,540 holiday rentals
Peypin
1,050 holiday rentals