Sometimes the best stories start with a cup of coffee. It was similar here, but instead of just one coffee, there was an entire café near Paris. Then came the time for a guesthouse in Marseille, until Léa and Tom finally arrived in La Ciotat. Where they created Maison Acacia, a place where hospitality is written with a capital H. They describe it as "Notre maison, votre maison" – our home is your home.

This place is super family-friendly since the hosts are parents and know what’s needed while traveling. They have prepared amenities that take the worries off your mind. And while the house will knock your socks off that’s just the beginning! La Ciotat is a real gem close to Marseille, the birthplace of pétanque, featuring a tropical garden, a harbor, and beaches for everyone – even for four-legged friends.

Apropos of coffee, its aroma still lingers here. A café awaits visitors, whose interiors are as aromatic as a little black. They are decorated with rarities themselves in the form of handicrafts and treasures hunted out at flea markets.


Photos: maison-acacia.com