We stayed in Marc and Simone's apartment for two weeks and it suited us perfectly. It was very comfortable and very convenient to all the sights of the area. It is an easy trip to Aix center, Cassis, Arles, Marseille and Luberon hill towns. The setting itself is rural, just outside of Aix in an area called Les Milles. It has a good sized commercial area nearby for any travel necessaries. As for the apartment itself, it was good sized with everything we needed. We especially appreciated the dryer...something you don't see very often in Europe. Despite the fact that neither my husband or I spoke French fluently, our hosts were most gracious and helpful. With limited French and sign language we communicated quite well.