Au temps des secrets

Bed and breakfast in the heart of saffron production in Roquevaire

The Au Temps des Secrets bed and breakfast in Roquevaire, Provence, is located on a family-owned property where Hélène grows saffron and aromatic herbs in the heart of a 1-hectare preserved area, with respect for nature and its resources.
“Le Cabanon de Lili” is a typical Provençal cottage with blue shutters, accommodating 1 to 4 people. It features separate entrance just a few steps from the main house, where you’ll be welcomed for a continental breakfast.
The accommodation is air-conditioned and features Wi-Fi, a welcome tray, a refrigerator, a sitting area, and a desk. There is a private bathroom with a toilet and a hair dryer. The comfortable layout includes one 160-size bed and one 140-size bed on a low mezzanine bed, ideal for couples or families.
Private on-site parking and outdoor facilities surrounding your accommodation. Our Bed and breakfast in Provence is ideal for lovers of Pagnol’s literature, unspoiled nature, and authenticity at the foot of the Garlaban, between Marseille and Aubagne.

Roquevaire, nestled at the foot of the Garlaban in the hills of Pagnol, is an authentic Provençal region between Marseille and Aubagne, still untouched by mass tourism.
Just 20 meters from the guesthouse, the private La Dorgale tennis club offers its facilities, and in the summer, its Piscine and Restaurant under the mulberry trees. An ideal setting for both sports and relaxation.
The Calanques of Cassis and Marseille, designated a National Park, offer hiking trails amid limestone cliffs and turquoise waters, just a few kilometers away. Aubagne, the city where Pagnol was born with its traditional Market; Marseille and the Old Port; Cassis and its cliffs; La Ciotat; the Sainte-Baume Massif; the Green Provence; and the hilltop villages are all within easy reach for a variety of excursions. Beaches, calanques, hiking along Pagnol’s trails, museums, points of interest, and amusement parks will delight the whole family.
Provençal markets and local cuisine also add to the charm of a stay immersed in nature, literature, and the Mediterranean way of life.