Set on a hill in a magnificent 19th century château, Marseille – Château de Bois-Luzy youth hostel is surrounded by 8-hectares of public park. This Napoleon III building is spectacular to look at and offers wonderful views of Marseille.On the inside the hostel is as attractive, with a sky-lit reception hall, wrought-iron balconies and mosaic-tiled floors. On offer are 4 – 8 bedded dorms, and facilities including a kitchen, common room, TV room, laundry and a large dining room that looks out across the gardens to the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde.Chateau du Bois-Luzy is just 200m from the nearest bus-stop and 4.5km from the city centre, an area with a rich heritage and vibrant culture. France’s second largest city, Marseille has a colourful harbour, charming old town and a plethora of museums to visit.The hostel offers a range of sports facilities including volleyball, basketball, football and tennis, and Marseille offers a variety of activities to suit all tastes, from fishing, golf or hiking to cycling, sailing or sea kayaking.