Property Of The Week: Exceptional Seafront Villas For Exclusive Marseille Escapes

This week, we immerse ourselves in the rugged elegance of the Mediterranean through the Casalino collection.

These are rare, soulful retreats carved into the cliffs and coves of the French coastline, offering an intimate dialogue between stone and sea. Abode2, leading luxury property magazine, highlights four of the most unique properties on offer.

Exceptional seafront villas

1. The Cliffside Sanctuary, Calanque de Méjean

Suspended between the azure sky and the turquoise depths of the Côte Bleue, this seven-bedroom sanctuary offers a living experience akin to being aboard a luxury vessel. The architecture prioritises the panorama, with expansive terraces that catch the sea spray and the scent of Aleppo pines. What truly sets this property apart is its connection to the earth; the garden paths wind down through rocky outcrops to reach a private port and a secluded beach, providing a level of coastal privacy that is almost impossible to find in modern-day Provence.

2. The Designer’s Horizon, Corniche Kennedy

Located on the legendary Corniche Kennedy, this villa is a triumph of contemporary minimalism that manages to feel both expansive and deeply private. The property is designed on a single level to maximise the flow of light, featuring 200m² of sleek interiors that spill out through massive bay windows. Outside, the infinity-style pool serves as a mirror to the Mediterranean horizon, surrounded by a meticulously landscaped garden that provides a lush, green contrast to the deep blue of the Marseille coastline just beyond the gates.

3. The Authentic Waterfront, Maison de la Falaise

This is a true "feet-in-the-water" estate, where the boundaries between the home and the Mediterranean are beautifully blurred. The villa’s 80m² living area acts as a grand observatory for the shifting tides of La Ciotat, opening onto a series of stone terraces designed for the art of the long lunch. With direct, private access to the rocky inlets, guests can step from their morning coffee straight into the transparent waters of the Calanques, making it a premier choice for those who view the sea not just as a view, but as a playground.

4. The Coastal Modernist, Cavalaire-sur-Mer

Blending raw stone textures with sharp, modern lines, this architect-designed villa is literally built into the coastal rock. Each of the four independent suites is a private world unto itself, complete with personal terraces that overlook the Bay of Cavalaire. The property balances a feeling of remote, island-like seclusion with an enviable location just a short stroll from the local port. It is a house of light and shadow, where the sound of the waves provides a constant, calming soundtrack to a refined Mediterranean lifestyle.

Find out more about the properties by visiting Casalino.

Photos: Casalino

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