Large ground floor, self contained apartment opening into a garden on a private property in the village of La Fare Les Oliviers, France available for short term stays. This green village is flanked by hills and surrounded by olive trees and grape vines. 20 minute drive to Aix en Provence. 30 minute drive to Marseille. Bus stop 100m away. More about this village:
http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/bouches/fareoliviers/fareoliviers.htm
Organic / healthy meals can be made available throughout your stay. Pickups from the Marseille Provence airport or the Aix en Provence TGV station can be arranged. Local attractions within walking distance:
* Early 18th century olive oil mill with local and regional product boutique:
http://lemoulindelafare.fr/accueil.htm
* Chocolate maker:
http://www.koifaire.com/paca/chocolaterie,la,cardeline-22411.html
* Wine Co-Operative Boutique selling good local wines:
http://www.vignerons-castellas.fr/
* Middle Age castle ruins in the hills overlooking the village
* Hiking trails all throughout the hills behind the village including paths of the Chemin de Santiago de Compostela / The Way of St James / St Jaques - Voie Phocéenne
We also run the following workshops and activities:
* Healthy sweet treats: organic, raw, gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free cakes and dessert making
* Healthy raw and cooked vegan and vegetarian food preparation and cooking
* Natural healthcare and cleaning product making
* Themed cooking classes with lunch
* Bamboo bike tours throughout the gorgeous countryside visiting ancient aquaducts and pretty sites
* Origami lessons with Japanese teas
* English language lessons
* Bush tucker spotting and nature walks