Domaine de Canaille
Located in the picturesque village of Cassis, only 30 minutes from Marseille, this is one of the largest and most prestigious properties on the French Riviera. The exceptional 600sqm villa (6 500sqft) is nested on a private 150 acre (60ha) estate in the Calanques National Park and offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The vast 400m² terrace overlooks the turquoise waters of Arène beach, accessible in a few minutes on foot via a private path. Its four sea-facing reception rooms and twelve bedrooms can comfortably accommodate twenty-four guests. The property features a large 15-meter heated swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a pétanque court.
Albert Aicard, a renowned lawyer from Marseille, built this large property in 1870: Marthe-Adèle Gardair, one of his eleven children inherited it in 1903. From 1932 to 1957 it became the « Hôtel du Revestel », a guesthouse where Winston Churchill and Virginia Woolf used to stay during their holidays in the South of France. In 1949, the villa and the land were bought from the Gardair family by a couple of famous race drivers, Gaston and Claire Descollas. In 1968, a family from Marseille unsuccessfully tried to transform it into a thalassotherapy complex, before their son moved in after a major renovation in the eighties. The property was abandoned for more than thirty years.
Acquired in 2016 by a couple of digital entrepreneurs, this family house was completely renovated to combine modernity, simplicity, comfort and technology. It borrows its new name from the majestic 399 meter high cliff that dominates it, the Cap Canaille, the second highest sea cliff in Europe.
Additionally, the property features a private hammam, a sauna, a fitness room, and a nightclub, and half-board is included during July and August.
Nearby Access
- Cassis (5 min) - 15 mins by foot
- La Ciotat (15 min)
- Marseille (30 min)
- Cassis station (8 min)
- Marseille station (40 min)
- Aix TGV station (45 min)
- Marseille airport (50 min)
- Toulon airport (55 min)
- Nice airport (2 hours)
Your Gold membership advantages
Access to Domaine de Canaille through the Santori global residence portfolio.
Gold members benefit from concierge-supported booking, preferential member rates, and flexible access across the Santori residence portfolio.
- Up to 30% off Santori residence portfolio stays, subject to availability
Your Platinum membership advantages
Priority consideration for Domaine de Canaille enquiries within the Santori global residence portfolio.
Platinum members benefit from enhanced planning support and preferred access for this flagship residence, subject to exclusive-use terms and seasonal availability.
- Preferential Santori member rates where applicable
- Personalised concierge support for planning and logistics
- Subject to minimum stay requirements, buyout terms, and availability
Your Titanium membership advantages
Seamless access to the Domaine de Canaille as part of the Santori global residence portfolio, offering priority booking, maximum flexibility, and the ability to redeem nights across destinations.
Titanium members benefit from dedicated concierge management, preferential rates, and access to Santori’s Signature Collection worldwide. Glenmor provides a spacious, private base for stays, family gatherings, and seasonal use within a world-class estate.
- Stays redeemable as part of Titanium night usage, subject to availability
- Up to 50% off additional Santori residence portfolio stays outside of Titanium night usage, subject to availability
INCLUDED SERVICES
Home cinema
Game room
Nightclub
Petanque
Sauna / Hammam
Air conditioning
Wifi
Gym
Swimming pool
Continental breakfast buffet
Laundry room
Heated hot tub
Daily Housekeeping
Concierge service
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Massage
Private Chef
Sports coach
Wine tastings and regional culinary experiences
Babysitting
Chauffeur Service
