Is Mimet close to Marseille?

Mimet is 25 km from Marseille (30–35 minutes via the D8n and A51). Marseille-Provence airport is 35 km away (40 minutes). Marseille is reachable without a car by express bus from Gardanne (5 km).

Is it really cooler in Mimet than in the surrounding plain?

Yes — the altitude of 680 m creates a temperature difference of 5–8°C in summer. Cool nights are one of Mimet's major draws compared with the towns below. The mistral is also often stronger here than in the valley.

Holiday Rentals in Mimet

The highest village in the Bouches-du-Rhône, at the foot of the Étoile range: bastides and farmhouses between Marseille and Aix.

Mimet: the Highest Village in the Bouches-du-Rhône

Perched at 680 metres on the flank of the Étoile mountain range, Mimet is the highest village in the Bouches-du-Rhône. This village of 5,000 inhabitants — repeatedly awarded France's top "fleuris" (most floral) rating — commands exceptional panoramas over the Sainte-Victoire massif, the Estaque range and, on clear days, the Mediterranean and the islands of Marseille.

Its position between Marseille (25 km), Aix-en-Provence (20 km) and Gardanne (5 km) makes it a popular residential retreat for city-dwellers seeking fresh air and greenery. In summer, Mimet enjoys a microclimate some 5–8°C cooler than the towns in the plain below.

Our Properties in Mimet

CasaBooking selects stone bastides and farmhouses in the area around Mimet, with views over the Provençal mountain ranges.

Bastides with Pool Amid Pine Forests

The bastides of Mimet are built from the local limestone of the Étoile range and set within fragrant pine forests and garrigue scrubland. Private pools, panoramic terraces and guaranteed cool nights — even in August.

Things to Do in Mimet and the Surrounding Area

The Étoile range (summit: Grand Puech, 781 m) offers around ten hiking trails from Mimet, with sweeping views over Marseille, the Calanques and the Vieux-Port. The village floral discovery trail and the Chapelle Saint-Sauveur (12th century) can be explored in under an hour.

Aix-en-Provence (20 km) offers museums, a lyric festival, markets and thermal baths. The Calanques of Marseille (35 km) are within easy day-trip reach. The Gardanne lake and the cycling routes around Sainte-Victoire round out the itinerary.

CasaBooking in Mimet: Between Marseille and Provence

Our team arranges transfers from Marseille-Provence airport (35 km) and excursions to the Calanques, Aix-en-Provence and the Sainte-Victoire. See also our Aix-en-Provence page.