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Unusual holiday in a troglodyte house in Saint-Chamas.
9.9•Fantastic
•- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- No pets allowed
- 5 People
- WiFi
- 60 m²
- Holiday home
Well-equipped kitchen
Cook delicious meals in a well-equipped kitchen.
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Guests love this home
With an outstanding average rating of 9.9.
Well-equipped kitchen
Cook delicious meals in a well-equipped kitchen.
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Guests love this home
With an outstanding average rating of 9.9.
You can rent this property for unusual holidays, in a picturesque dig (troglodyte or 'baumes') on a hill in Baou, Saint-Chamas (13), where the lagoon of Berre dominates as the main tourist site. This small Provençal village (7500 inhabitants), with it fishing harbour and marina, is close to the medieval village of Miramas-le-Vieux, Salon-de-Provence,and Aix-en-Provence.
The house is located in a protected place of Saint-Chamas, overlooking the small fishing harbour and marina. There is a superb view, from the terrace, of the lagoon and the village. 2 min walk, you can find shopping facilities and the centre of the village centre, as well as the hill for nice hiking discovering the village. This 60 sq.m house consists of 2 main rooms and small additional cavities (kitchen, bedroom/cabin, and shower room). Temperature remains constant all the year long, 18° (natural air-conditioning), ideal during hot periods, but it is also equipped with electric radiators if necessary.
In 1640, a large cave went through the hill from east to west. The house is well lighted during the day. The morning sun illuminates the courtyard, and in the afternoon the sunset illuminates the terrace. This house is very appreciated for clients interested in nature, rock, history of villages, hiking, fishing in the river, and the lagoon (The largest salt-water lagoon in Europe).
The uniqueness of this village relies on the troglodyte houses that were dug in the 'safre bleu' on the hill of Baou. Some of these caves (or 'baumes') are natural. The others were created by humans between 1610 and 1650.
Three levels of caves spread fro the road bordering the lagoon in the limestone layer where the medieval houses were built. Some of these have been equipped with oil mills. Other serve as ware houses, sheepfolds, store rooms, etc. For everyone who needs a port. The most antique dates back from 1610 to 1616.
They became inhabited at the end of the eighteen century.
This house has belonged to the Bras-Ravel family for 103 years. It served as a henhouse for grandfather, and was used as a shelter during the war of 39-35 and a house since the 50s. It has been restored by the owner (small sons) beginning in 2000, and it has been turned into a holiday house for family and friends. Recently, a private parking space has been built 5 m away from the entry.
The house, due to its location, is very sunny and ventilated, without humidity problems.
On the edge of the lagoon, you will find, depending on the season, swans, flamingoes, gulls, and migratory birds in the humid zone.
The house is located in a protected place of Saint-Chamas, overlooking the small fishing harbour and marina. There is a superb view, from the terrace, of the lagoon and the village. 2 min walk, you can find shopping facilities and the centre of the village centre, as well as the hill for nice hiking discovering the village. This 60 sq.m house consists of 2 main rooms and small additional cavities (kitchen, bedroom/cabin, and shower room). Temperature remains constant all the year long, 18° (natural air-conditioning), ideal during hot periods, but it is also equipped with electric radiators if necessary.
In 1640, a large cave went through the hill from east to west. The house is well lighted during the day. The morning sun illuminates the courtyard, and in the afternoon the sunset illuminates the terrace. This house is very appreciated for clients interested in nature, rock, history of villages, hiking, fishing in the river, and the lagoon (The largest salt-water lagoon in Europe).
The uniqueness of this village relies on the troglodyte houses that were dug in the 'safre bleu' on the hill of Baou. Some of these caves (or 'baumes') are natural. The others were created by humans between 1610 and 1650.
Three levels of caves spread fro the road bordering the lagoon in the limestone layer where the medieval houses were built. Some of these have been equipped with oil mills. Other serve as ware houses, sheepfolds, store rooms, etc. For everyone who needs a port. The most antique dates back from 1610 to 1616.
They became inhabited at the end of the eighteen century.
This house has belonged to the Bras-Ravel family for 103 years. It served as a henhouse for grandfather, and was used as a shelter during the war of 39-35 and a house since the 50s. It has been restored by the owner (small sons) beginning in 2000, and it has been turned into a holiday house for family and friends. Recently, a private parking space has been built 5 m away from the entry.
The house, due to its location, is very sunny and ventilated, without humidity problems.
On the edge of the lagoon, you will find, depending on the season, swans, flamingoes, gulls, and migratory birds in the humid zone.
What this place offers you
Hot tub
WiFi
Parking
Terrace
Air conditioning
TV
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
2 Double beds
Bedroom 2
1 Kingsize bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double bed
Here you go on holiday

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House rules
- Check-in and check-out times will be communicated after booking
- Family friendly
- Pets not allowed
- Smoking not allowed
Good to know
- Car recommended
Guest reviews
9.9
Fantastic
Buitengewoon
10.0
alie v., May 2025
Wat een bijzonder huis, liefdevol ingericht en gedecoreerd, gezellige zitjes en eethoeken, heel groot bed, prachtig uitzicht vanaf balkon waar we vaak zaten. Ook regelmatig de gezellige straatjes in, boodschappen, terrasjes enz. Mooie wandelingen gemaakt. Met de trein naar Arles en Avignon.Hartelijk...
Hervorragend
10.0
Stephanie Z., Apr 2025
Ein durchaus entspannter und gelungener Aufenthalt in einer sehr gemütlichen Höhle mit wunderbarer Aussicht.Auch der Ort bot alles, was man brauchte.
Hervorragend
10.0
Hannah-Naomi B., Aug 2024
Unser Urlaub war Dank der überaus netten Gastgeber und der wunderschönen Unterkunft ein voller Erfolg. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die wunderschöne Terrasse, auf der wir viele Abende und die tolle Aussicht genossen haben.
Der Ort ist ebenfalls sehr nett, man findet dort gute Bücker und einen kleinen Supermarkt.
Wir würden jederzeit nochmal hinfahren und können die Wohnung nur empfehlen.

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