In the Goudes district of Marseille, a cozy cabin with sweeping views of the Mediterranean. The perfect little vacation home, fully renovated, where eight can live in and out, soaking up the sun.
Marseille
Cabanon Samena
Weeks Off Club property
Marseille
Cabanon Samena
Weeks Off Club property
Let us accompany you from A to Z in your search for a house to rent :
Information gathering (rates, availability)
Personalized recommendations
Direct connection with the property owner
Booking at the best rate
In Samena, the first calanque nestled in the terrestrial heart of the Calanques National Park, a charming artist’s cabin awaits, offering accommodation for up to four guests. The ultimate luxury? Direct access to the Mediterranean.
1/13 PHOTOS
Weeks Off Club property
Marseille
Cabanon Samena
Weeks Off Club property
Let us accompany you from A to Z in your search for a house to rent :
Information gathering (rates, availability)
Personalized recommendations
Direct connection with the property owner
Booking at the best rate
In Samena, the first cove at the heart of the Calanques National Park, a charming artist’s cabin awaits, accommodating up to four guests. The ultimate luxury: direct access to the Mediterranean.
House specs
Country
City
rooms
Price range
Outdoor facilities
Indoor facilities
Categories
stay types
An artist’s cabin-studio in the Calanques
"The cabin is bright and airy, with large openings that frame the surrounding nature. Its atmosphere is calm and serene."
Samena is the first stop upon entering the Calanques National Park. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, Spanish fishermen from Catalonia settled here, naming the area after their patron saint, Menas—a name that later evolved into “Samena.” Like many coves along Marseille’s southern coastline, it was once home to factories and lime kilns. Today, the calanque is accessible via a winding 3.5-kilometer drive.
In this tranquil neighborhood, you’ll discover Cabanon Samena, a former artist’s studio lovingly transformed by its current owner, Côme, into a charming seaside retreat. With one bedroom, this “cabin” comfortably accommodates up to four guests, with two on the sofa bed in the living room. The itinerary? A swim in the sea—just a staircase away from the beach—games of pétanque, and evening aperitifs on the inviting terrace, all under Marseille’s abundant sunshine.
An artist’s studio
in Samena
From the cabin, you can take in the stunning scenery.
What could be more inspiring than a view of the Mediterranean? Not much, according to the former owners of Cabanon Samena. Hidden behind the old offices of an industrial building dating back to the 1900s, this cabin once served as a refuge for a local hero—resistance fighter Fortuné Brigando—before being transformed into a painting studio.
After several visits to the area, Côme, an artistic director for a luxury brand in Paris, falls in love with Marseille’s beauty and decides to find his own retreat there. He stumbles upon this quintessential Calanques building, a 45-square-meter gem perched at the top of a staircase leading directly to the beach at Samena. Could this be Marseille’s best-kept secret?
Back
to basics
The cabin, already renovated by its previous owners, needed only a few fresh touches from Côme to reflect his personal style. He added built-in benches to the living area, a large table crafted by a local artisan, repainted the walls in blue and white—evoking the Mediterranean and traditional coastal homes—and laid slate tiles for a timeless finish.
To infuse the interiors with his own artistic vision, Côme paid homage to the cabin’s history as a painting studio by collaborating with the artist duo Jacent. Jade Fourès-Varnier and Vincent de Hoÿm created hand-painted frescoes on tiles, adding vibrant character to the living space of Cabanon Samena. The result? As Côme puts it: “A Mediterranean style with a modern twist!”
A tile painted by the Jacent duo.
A day
at Samena
Having become a true connoisseur of the area, Côme shares some excellent recommendations with his guests. Start with La Friche de l’Escalette, a park dedicated to sculpture and architecture. From there, the choices are plenty! Visit the picturesque port of La Madrague, then enjoy lunch at Chez le Belge in the calanque of Marseilleveyre. This remote restaurant, accessible only by boat or a hike from Callelongue, feels like it’s perched at the edge of the world.
Afterward, unwind with a drink at the Tuba Club in the fishing village of Les Goudes, or head back to Cabanon Samena to prepare a feast with fresh produce from the charming Chez Mère Grand grocery store in Pointe Rouge. A tried-and-true itinerary!
The ultimate luxury? Stepping straight onto the beach from your beach hut.
The 3 things
we love the most
The panoramic view of the Mediterranean
The proximity to the small beach
The arty decor
Gallery
See all the pictures
Destination Marseille
Cabanon Samena
6 Chemin des Goudes, 13008, Marseille, France
Transports
Marseille Station
31 min
Marseille Airport
44 min
Restaurants
AM
16 min
Regain (local and seasonly cuisine)
25 min
Ripaille
26 min
La Mercerie (local and seasonly cuisine)
28 min
Shops and Craft workshops
Moutchou
18 min
L’orangeraie (fresh produce market)
22 min
Pétrin Couchette (bakery)
28 min
Maison Empereur
29 min
Nature, Culture and Heritage
Les Goudes
7 min
MAC Marseille
11 min
Maldormé beach
18 min
Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde
22 min
MUCEM
26 min
Cabanon Samena
6 Chemin des Goudes, 13008, Marseille, France
Get inspired!
1.
Jacent sculpture floor lamp
2.
Wooden box
3.
Book of photographs by Pia Riverola
