10/10 Excellent
Catherine P.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
Catherine P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille
Guests soak in spectacular Calanques National Park vistas from the firepit, then enjoy direct ski-in/ski-out access for mountain adventures
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Château de Forbin spans 7 hectares of parkland with a heated infinity pebble pool, wood-fired pizza oven, and treetop adventure course. It boasts an antique library and a master suite available for an extra fee upon request.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Breakfast available
- Parking available
- Laundry room
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About the area
Located in 11th Arrondissement, a neighbourhood in Marseille, this castle is next to a golf course and near the beach. Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Marseille are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calanques National Park and Prado Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Palais Longchamps and Musée de la Marine. Visit our Marseille travel guide
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Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône
What's nearby
Velodrome Stadium13 min drive - 9.7 km
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille20 min drive - 14.9 km
Cassis Beach27 min drive - 24.7 km
Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal27 min drive - 20.1 km- Centre Commercial Valentine15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
- Saint-Marcel Station7 min walk
- La Fourragere Station8 min drive
- Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS)46 min drive
Restaurants
- Les 3 Brasseurs3 min drive
- Yona5 min drive
- Subway5 min drive
- Vapiano la Valentine3 min drive
- McDonald's4 min drive
About this property
Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille
Family-friendly castle near Velodrome Stadium
At Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
Other perks at this castle include:
- An outdoor pool
- Limo/town car service, breakfast (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
- Smoke-free property, ping pong and concierge services
- A billiards/pool table, outdoor furniture and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille include comforts, such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
- Children's dinnerware and travel cots
- 12 bathrooms with baths and showers
- Private fenced gardens, separate dining areas and fenced pool
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Internet access
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Limo/town car service
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
- Breakfast available for a fee
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Billiards/pool table
- Books
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Stereo
- Table tennis
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
- Firepit
- Garden
- In the mountains
- Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 10 steps to reach entrance
- Lift
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
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- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 12 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Fenced private pool
- TV
Food and drink
- Blender
- Chef service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Separate dining area
- Spices
- Toaster
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dryer
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Living room
- Office
- Printer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Grille tarifaire sur demande pour tout évènement.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Grille tarifaire sur demande pour tout évènement.
Long-term renters welcome
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 13011001393Bx
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Does Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Château de Forbin, at the gateway to the calanques between Cassis and Marseille located?
This family-friendly Marseille castle is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Centre Commercial Valentine, Golf Marseille La Salette and Château de la Buzine. Palais Longchamps and Calanques National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Saint-Marcel Station is 7 minutes by foot and La Barasse Station is 25 minutes.
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10/10 Excellent
steven l.
13 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing experience
The chateau is truly incredible, first class experience. Roman, the host, went above and beyond to make our experience fantastic. We highly, highly recommend it!
steven l.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022