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Bed and breakfasts near Sainte-Baume and Saint-Maximin

Sainte-Baume massif © VF
Sainte-Baume massif © VF
Path to the Saint-Pilon chapel in the Sainte-Baume © VF
Path to the Saint-Pilon chapel © VF
Old forest in the Sainte-Baume © VF
Old forest in the Sainte-Baume © VF
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The Sainte-Baume massif

A limestone ridge between the Var and Bouches-du-Rhône

The Sainte-Baume massif rises between the Bouches-du-Rhône and Var departments. This long limestone barrier stretches for about 35 kilometres, with a marked ridge whose highest points, the Joug de l’Aigle and the Signal des Béguines, reach 1148 metres.

The area combines narrow valleys, wooded slopes, cliffs and villages. Springs descending from the massif feed the surrounding countryside and help explain the presence of a cooler forest than in many other Provençal landscapes.

The grotto of Mary Magdalene

The word baume means cave in Provençal. Sainte-Baume owes much of its reputation to the grotto where, according to tradition, Mary Magdalene lived as a recluse. The sanctuary still attracts pilgrims, walkers and visitors climbing through the forest from the Sainte-Baume hostellerie.

This old beech forest, rare in Provence, gives the site a distinctive atmosphere and contrasts with the drier landscapes of the surrounding slopes.

Saint-Maximin and the villages of the massif

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, north of the massif, is known for its Gothic basilica and its connection with the relics of Mary Magdalene. Around the massif, Plan-d’Aups, Nans-les-Pins, Saint-Zacharie, Auriol, Roquevaire, Gémenos, Cuges-les-Pins, Riboux and Signes provide several access points to the trails.

A bed and breakfast near Sainte-Baume makes it easy to combine hiking, religious heritage, villages of Green Provence and day trips toward Aix-en-Provence, Cassis or the Var coast.

Find a guest house near Sainte-Baume and Saint-Maximin

Photo Les Pieds tanqués

Les Pieds tanqués
Prestige Bed and breakfast

Three charming guest rooms in a property located in the beautiful, preserved cove of Port d'Alon in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer. Swimming pool, garden. Nearby: Bandol , Calanques , Cassis , Sainte-Baume Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer 83270
Photo Le Mas du Cimaï

Le Mas du Cimaï
Charming bed and breakfast and Gîte

Five superb guest rooms of charm and character in a venerable building steeped in history, in Evenos, between the sea and the mountains, in the heart of the Sainte-Baume Natural Park. Table d'hôtes, large wooded park, swimming pool. Nearby: Sainte Baume , Bandol , Cassis , Toulon Evenos 83300
Photo Le Manoir de Gémenos

Le Manoir de Gémenos
Charming bed and breakfast and Gîte

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. Nearby: Sainte Baume , Cassis , Calanques , Marseille Gemenos 13420
Photo Ecolodges en Provence

Ecolodges en Provence
Huts and yurts

Three atypical, comfortable accommodations with en suite bathroom, private spa and heating, in a cocoon of Mediterranean greenery, a setting dedicated to well-being, relaxation and rejuvenation. Swimming pool, garden. Nearby: Sainte Baume , Aix-en-Provence , Sainte Victoire , Cotignac Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume 83470
Photo Domaine de la Font des Pères

Domaine de la Font des Pères
Charming bed and breakfast and Cottages

Comfortable guest rooms and three individual holiday cottages in the restanques of a large AOP Bandol vineyard with remarkable terroir, near Le Beaussset. Panorama, Swimming pool, Gastronomic inn, Wine tourism. Nearby: Bandol , Sainte Baume , Cassis , Calanques Le Beausset 83330
Photo Une Campagne en Provence

Une Campagne en Provence
Charming Bed and breakfast and Gîte

Three guest rooms, a suite, a gîte, two apartments and a villa in Provence in the heart of the Var vineyards, in a Templar Farm and a 170 ha estate in Provence Verte. Large heated swimming pool, horse riding, Provencal dinner Nearby: Saint Maximin , Sainte Baume , Cotignac , Brignoles Bras 83149
Photo Campagne Chastel

Campagne Chastel
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite

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. Nearby: Aix-en-Provence , Sainte-Victoire , Sainte-Baume , Lourmarin Aix-en-Provence 13090
Photo Bastide de Fontvieille

Bastide de Fontvieille
Prestige bed and breakfast

Two elegant guest rooms and two suites in Saint-Cyr-sur-mer, in a former wine farm in the heart of the Bandol vineyards, in a restful and authentic Provencal athmosphere in the heart of a large garden of Mediterranean species. Garden with trees, swimming pool. Nearby: Bandol , Sainte Baume , Cassis , Calanques Saint Cyr sur mer 83270

Planning your stay near Sainte-Baume

When is the best time to stay near the Sainte-Baume?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking in the massif, climbing to the Mary Magdalene grotto or visiting Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume.

In summer, early mornings are best for hiking. Access to the hills may be restricted depending on heat, wind and fire risk.

Where should you choose a bed and breakfast around the Sainte-Baume?

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is convenient for the Var side and Green Provence. Plan-d’Aups, Nans-les-Pins, Auriol, Gémenos and Roquevaire keep you closer to the massif, its trails and villages.

What can you do during a stay near Sainte-Baume and Saint-Maximin?

Main highlights include the Sainte-Baume forest, the Mary Magdalene grotto, the basilica of Saint-Maximin, the villages around the massif and the limestone landscapes between the Var and Bouches-du-Rhône.