Senior residence Monastir — UNESCO heritage and university hospital nearby
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.
Location
- 🕌 UNESCO-listed Medina 10 minutes on foot
- 🏰 8th-century ribat, Bourguiba mausoleum nearby
- 🏥 CHU Fattouma Bourguiba 5 minutes by car
- 🛥️ Cap Monastir Marina and corniche beaches
- ✈️ Habib Bourguiba Airport 10 km away (European flights)
- 🚆 Railway station on the Tunis–Sousse–Mahdia line
Your apartments
3 apartment types to choose from:
| Type | Area | Capacity | Monthly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 40 m² | 1 person | From €1,300 |
| 1-bedroom | 60 m² | 1–2 people | From €1,800 |
| 2-bedroom | 80 m² | 2 people + guests | From €2,300 |
Features:
- Air conditioning, adaptable bed
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom (walk-in shower, grab rails)
- Fitted kitchen
- Living room with television area
- Wi-Fi, French and international channels
- 24/7 personal alarm system connected to the concierge
- Sea view (upper floors) or medina view (other orientations)
Included services
- 🛎️ French-speaking concierge 24/7
- 🍽️ Dining: 3 meals/day, Mediterranean cuisine + brasserie on site
- 🧹 Weekly housekeeping + bed linen
- 🛡️ 24/7 security: guards, access badges, CCTV
- 🩺 Medical monitoring: daily nurse visit
- 🚐 University hospital shuttle: dedicated trips for medical appointments
- 🏛️ Weekly cultural programme: guided tours of the medina, heritage outings
Optional services
- Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy
- Hairdressing and beauty treatments on site
- Chiropody
- Nurse escort to university hospital consultations (+€50 per visit)
- Occasional night watch
- Themed cultural excursions
The key advantage: proximity to the university hospital
CHU Fattouma Bourguiba is one of Tunisia’s leading hospital facilities:
- Cardiology department (consultations + surgery)
- Oncology department (chemotherapy, radiotherapy)
- Neurology department (post-stroke, cognitive conditions)
- A&E open 24/7
- Medical imaging unit (MRI, CT scan, Doppler ultrasound)
For residents who want regular medical follow-up without needing 24/7 medicalised care, this is the ideal option between an independent senior living residence and a medicalised nursing home.
Cultural life and activities
Monastir is an open-air museum. On the programme:
- 🏰 Guided visits to the medina, ribat, and marabout Sidi Doui
- 🎨 Workshops in calligraphy, mosaic, and painting
- 🎵 Concerts at the Monastir International Festival (July–August)
- 🚆 Excursions: Sousse (medina + amphitheatre), Mahdia (old town), Kairouan (great mosque), El Jem (Roman amphitheatre)
- 📚 French-language library + Arabic library for enthusiasts
- ⛵ Sea outings from the marina
- 🧘 Classes: yoga, tai chi, gentle exercise
Who is this residence for?
✅ Independent seniors who enjoy urban life and heritage ✅ People with chronic conditions (cardiology, diabetes, post-stroke) who need regular follow-up but not 24/7 medicalised care ✅ Active senior couples seeking a rich cultural environment ✅ European families wanting to place a loved one in a setting that combines heritage and medical security
❌ For those with advanced loss of independence: please consider the EHPAD Monastir (medicalised)
Contact
📞 +33 9 70 44 99 88 📱 WhatsApp 📝 Contact form
Further information
- 🌿 Comparison of 3 senior living residences in Tunisia
- 🌴 Senior residence Hammamet — lively coast
- 🏝️ Senior residence Djerba — mild island climate
- 🏥 Prefer a nursing home in Monastir? (medicalised care)
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Monastir over Hammamet or Djerba?
Monastir combines two unique assets: an **exceptional cultural heritage** (UNESCO medina, 8th-century ribat) and **proximity to CHU Fattouma Bourguiba**, one of Tunisia's largest university hospitals. The ideal choice for independent seniors who still want easy access to high-quality medical care nearby.
What services are included in the package?
Rent + 3 meals/day + weekly housekeeping + access to communal areas + cultural activities + 24/7 security + daily medical monitoring + university hospital shuttle for appointments. Everything is included, except optional paramedical care.
Is access to the university hospital straightforward from the residence?
Yes. CHU Fattouma Bourguiba is 5 minutes away by car. We provide a dedicated shuttle for medical appointments and a nurse escort on request.
What is there to do in Monastir for a senior?
Visits to the UNESCO medina, ribat, Bourguiba mausoleum, marina, corniche beaches, excursions to Sousse, Mahdia, Kairouan, and El Jem (Roman amphitheatre). A rich cultural programme throughout the year.