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Gardanne, 10 km from Aix, 20 km from Marseille

Benefiting from excellent public transport services, near access to roads and motorways, “Villa Bianca” offers a pleasant compromise between town and country. In a lush little valley below the mountain chain of L’Etoile, this environmentally friendly residence with the BBC label is characterized by airy, modern architecture. Surrounded by natural greenery, the L-shaped development is comprised of 63 apartments with two or three main rooms on three or four floors. BNP Paribas Immobilier, espace de vente, rue Charles-Pauriol, Gardanne (0810 508 508). www.logement.bnpparibas.fr

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