I was sorely in need of a holiday when my mother and I arrived in Marseillan in mid-June and Ganivelle indeed was the most perfect place to unwind and settle in for 10 wonderful days and nights.
The apartment is beautifully and stylishly decorated, filled with light and with those large full-width sliding glass doors that give you that wonderful indoor-outdoor living vibe.
Like the rest of the apartment, the kitchen is tastefully decorated and equipped with everything you might need to prepare your own meals. Marseillan has excellent shops to stock up on supplies and a great market on Tuesdays.
Located at the top of the building, the private terrace overlooking the Etang is the ideal place for people and sailboat watching not to mention stunning views of sunrises and sunsets. The harbour too sees lots of activity with pleasure craft and sailing schools.
If you can pull yourself away from the view, there is plenty to do in this pretty, friendly and genuine French port town. The apartment is ideally located, just steps from the port and a short walk into town. There are plenty of restaurant and cafe options should you wish for a meal out or a drink on the port esplanade. We ate out two nights both at Restaurant Le Château du Port, both excellent meals. Water sports, bike rentals and beaches are all close by.
There is really no need for a car in Marseillan but should you have one, you can safely stow it away in secure on-site parking.
Marie, the kind and friendly owner couldn't be more helpful, ready to answer any queries we had. Her on-site manager Carole, was close at hand should we need any immediate help or recommendations.
We absolutely enjoyed our séjour in Marseillan. We have never felt so relaxed, wandering around the esplanade and wandering back to relax on our private terrace, eating and drinking and watching the boats sail back and forth in tranquility. At Ganivelle, you are both at the heart of everything and yet ever so slightly apart in the peaceful world created just for you. We will return as soon as we possibly can.