Senior residence Djerba — Mild climate and included services
Opening soon — 2026
This facility has not yet opened its doors. Register today on our priority waiting list to secure your place and benefit from a preferential rate.
Why Djerba?
- ☀️ Exceptional microclimate: 12 °C minimum in winter, 28 °C in summer
- 🌴 514 km² island, flat, ideal for walks
- 🏖️ 300 km of coastline with shallow lagoons
- 🕊️ Legendary Djerbian hospitality
- ✈️ International airport Djerba-Zarzis (direct European flights)
- 🧘 Calm and peaceful setting, free from urban hustle
Authentic Djerbian architecture
Our residence draws on the island’s traditional style:
- Typical white façades with domes
- Central patios with fountains
- Lush gardens planted with bougainvillaea, jasmine, and hibiscus
- Shaded covered galleries (particularly important for seniors in summer)
- Local materials (stone, wood, terracotta)
Your apartments
| Type | Area | Capacity | Monthly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio with patio | 38 m² | 1 person | From €1,200 |
| 1-bedroom | 60 m² | 1–2 people | From €1,700 |
Features:
- Air conditioning + ceiling fans (passive architecture)
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom
- Fitted kitchen
- Living room overlooking the patio, lagoon, or garden
- Wi-Fi, television (French and international channels)
- 24/7 personal alarm system
Included services
- 🛎️ French-speaking concierge 24/7
- 🍽️ Dining: traditional Mediterranean and Djerbian cuisine (3 meals/day)
- 🧹 Weekly housekeeping + bed linen
- 🛡️ 24/7 security (guards, CCTV)
- 🩺 Medical monitoring (daily nurse visit)
- 🚐 Shuttle to Houmt Souk, beaches, markets, medical appointments
- 📞 Personal alarm system in every room
Life on site — a family atmosphere
A limited capacity (40 apartments) means every resident is known and supported individually. Activities on offer:
- 🎨 Djerbian craft workshops: pottery, weaving, wood painting
- 🐠 Beach and lagoon walks (daily)
- 🍵 Tea-time with traditional mint tea and pastries
- 📚 French-language library, book club
- 🎻 Music: concerts in season, oriental evenings
- 🚌 Excursions: Houmt Souk market, La Ghriba synagogue, Borj el Kebir fort, Djerba Explore park
- 🌊 Boat trips on the calm waters of the gulf
Health benefits of the Djerbian climate
The mild, stable climate of Djerba is particularly beneficial for:
- ✅ Respiratory conditions: asthma, COPD
- ✅ Rheumatological conditions: arthritis, osteoporosis
- ✅ Post-stroke recovery
- ✅ Reduced fall risk (dry climate)
- ✅ Sleep quality and morale (300 sunny days per year)
Who is this residence for?
✅ Independent seniors looking for peace of mind and a pleasant way of life ✅ People with respiratory or rheumatological conditions ✅ Senior couples wishing to live by the sea ✅ European families seeking a peaceful, unspoilt environment for a loved one
❌ For those requiring intensive medical follow-up: please consider the EHPAD Djerba or EHPAD Monastir
Contact
📞 +33 9 70 44 99 88 📱 WhatsApp 📝 Contact form — Response within 24 hours
Further information
- 🌿 Comparison of 3 senior living residences in Tunisia
- 🌴 Senior residence Hammamet — lively coast
- 🕌 Senior residence Monastir — UNESCO heritage
- 🏥 Prefer a nursing home in Djerba? (medicalised care)
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Djerba for my retirement?
Djerba enjoys the mildest microclimate in the Mediterranean (minimum 12 °C in winter). Ideal for people with [respiratory](/les-maladies-respiratoires/) or [rheumatological](/les-maladies-osteo-articulaires/) conditions. Family atmosphere, Berber traditions, legendary hospitality.
What services are included in the rate?
Rent + 3 meals/day + weekly housekeeping + access to the swimming pool and communal areas + activities + 24/7 security + daily medical monitoring. Everything is included, except optional paramedical care.
How do I get to Djerba from Europe?
Djerba-Zarzis International Airport is 30 minutes from the residence, with direct flights from Paris (3 hours), Lyon, Marseille, Brussels, Geneva, and several other European cities (scheduled flights with Nouvelair, Tunisair).
Is the island suitable for people with reduced mobility?
Yes. Djerba is flat (no hilly terrain), the main roads are in good condition, and our residence is fully wheelchair-accessible. The nearest beach has accessible facilities for people with disabilities.