Limited time only! See full details here. Once a historic bastide made up of several buildings, this elegant abode now welcomes up to 12 guests across the mas and summer house facing the heated swimming pool. Admire splendid artwork across the house, play music on the vintage piano and read peacefully in the dappled shade of the ancient plane tree, truly appreciating a certain art de vivre in southern France. As you wander through your home, soak up its rich history with wood beams, restored tiled flooring, exposed stone walls and antique furnishings juxtaposing 21st features such as Sonos sound systems, a fitness room and sauna as well as air-conditioning throughout.
We adore the grandeur of the living room and the original fireplace in the farmhouse-style kitchen, not to mention the charm of the little music lounge. All six bedrooms have been beautifully styled, most with king-size beds, luxurious linen, limestone showers and high-end toiletries, one with a chic old-fashioned bath tub.
The master bedroom is on the first floor of the summer house with arched windows looking out over the pool below. Downstairs there is a billiard table and a summer kitchen for preparing long lunches, opening out to the poolside terrace with its sun loungers, cypresses and majestic palm tree alongside the aromas of summer jasmine and roses. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning and daily housekeeping is included.
A few steps from your historic getaway is the heart of this characterful village steeped in heritage. Cycle, hike or horse-ride through the idyllic landscapes of Les Alpilles passing endless olive groves, vines and hills.
The marked walking trails around the ancient ruins of Oppidum des Caisses de Jean-Jean are especially inspiring. There are several village festivities across the year — this is a fantastic location for guests truly wishing to embrace local life in Provence. Picturesque Maussane-les-Alpilles 7km is only 10 minutes away by car with its lovely restaurants, little food shops and Thursday morning market whilst tiny Paradou 9km is a must for keen gastronomes thanks to its highly regarded restaurant, Le Bistrot du Paradou.
