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About The Experience

For those who love hiking, staying at this Provence villa for rent means being able to access the Regional Park of the Alpilles and the trans-Alpilles GR6 hiking trail. Spend your days hiking through two thousand year old ruins, medieval quarries and castle ruins. Relax in the evenings next to the private swimming pool or read a book on the landscaped grounds. Located in the famed “Golden Triangle,” this rental villa in Provence is a great way for friends and family to experience local villages, medieval towns…and of course Avignon!

Location Description

This Provence villa is located in the famed "Golden Triangle" of Provence. The Golden Triangle consists of the area inside a triangle drawn from Avignon to Aix to Nimes, and it is considered to be the most beautiful part of Provence. This villa is situated at the foot of the medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence in the Alpilles. The nearby village of Le Paradou has a unique museum, La Petite Provence du Paradou, which displays a miniaturized Provencal village and one of the largest collections of santons (small clay figurines). Saint-Remy-de-Provence is perhaps most well known for the Saint Paul de Mausole hospital, where Vincent Van Gogh spent the last and most productive year of his life painting such masterpieces as "Starry Night," "Irises," "Wheat Field with Cypresses," and countless others. The town and the surrounding landscape inspired 150 paintings and sketches in all. Throughout its history St.-Remy-en-Provence has been a haven for artists, musicians, and writers (including Nostradamus!), and today it is alive with artists and traditions of its past, faithfully passed on from one generation to the next. Worth visiting, Arles has a large two-tiered Amphitheatre. Built in the first century by the Romans, the Amphitheatre is capable of seating almost 25,000 spectators, and it originally provided entertainment in the form of chariot races and gladiatorial combat. Today it is used for bullfighting (during feria pascale), concerts and plays. On Saturdays there is a large market, one of the largest in Provence, where you can purchase textiles, pottery, art and local goods. Arles is also the gateway to the Camargue, one of the best natural sites in Europe with an exceptionally rich plant and animal life. The area is famous for their bulls and white horses. Other areas ideal for a day trip include Avignon, Nimes, and Aix-en-Provence.

Nearby Attractions: Le Paradou (museum), Saint-Remy-de-Provence (Saint Paul de Mausole hospital, Van Gogh), Arles (Amphitheatre, market, Camargue), Avignon (airport)

Aix-en-Provence: 67 km/41.5 mi
Nimes: 51 km/31.5 mi
Avignon (airport, TGV): 34 km/21 mi
Arles: 16 km/10 mi
Saint-Remy-de-Provence: 12 km/7.5 mi
Maussane-les-Alpilles: 3.5 km/2 mi
Les Baux-de-Provence: 2 km/1.2 mi
Paradou: 1.5 km/1mi

Exterior Description

(2.5 acres) This traditional Provencal stone villa is bordered by century-old trees and enclosed with an iron and stone gate. Numerous olive, fruit and cypress trees dot the landscape. A private swimming pool has views overlooking the Alpilles countryside and a covered sun terrace. The pool is open from mid May to the end of Septemeber. At the rear of the property is direct access to the Regional Park of the Alpilles, with trails that meander through the hills to explore on foot or horseback. Here you can discover the two thousand year old ruins of a Roman aqueduct/mill (Barbegal), remnants of the ancient Via Aurelia (that connected Rome to Arles), medieval quarries, castle ruins, historic Baux Valley Canal and the famous windmill of Alphonse Daudet. At the front of the property there is access across the street to a myriad of hiking/horseback riding trails that lead to Les Baux and the trans-Alpilles GR6 hiking trail. This villa has a 2 car garage.

Interior Description

Ground Floor: Decorated in a traditional Provencal style, this villa has tile floors and exposed wood beams. The comfortable living room has a fireplace and couch. The dining room has a table with seating for up to eight guests. A fully-equipped kitchen features a cook-top, microwave, oven and dishwasher. There are four bedrooms in the villa. The first bedroom has a 160 cm queen-size bed and ensuite bathroom with a sink, WC, sauna, shower and bathtub. The second bedroom has a standard double bed (140 cm), comfortable for one and cozy for 2. The third bedroom is a loft with two single beds (85 cm). The fourth bedroom has a standard double bed (140 cm), comfortable for one and cozy for 2. The first bathroom has a sink, WC, shower and bathtub. The second bathroom has a sink, bidet, and shower. The third bathroom has a sink and WC.

Features Description

Please note:

• Official arrival times are Saturday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Please note that no check-ins are possible after 8:00 PM.
• Housekeeping is provided.

Features and Amenities

Free Parking on Premises Independent Villa Balcony/Terrace Outside Area - Private Swimming Pool - Private CD player Sauna TV - Local Channels Only Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing

Clothes Dryer Dishwasher Microwave Oven Washing Machine Fireplace - Indoor Heating - Whole House Window Screens - Whole House Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request Housekeeping - Included

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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