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About The Experience

Take in the majesty of the French countryside at this “mas,” or farmhouse, in the heart of the Alpilles, near Les-Baux-de-Provence and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Relax in the indoor or outdoor pool, indulge in local delicacies such as olives, honey and marmalade, and explore the natural beauty that has inspired countless artists─it’s all at your fingertips in this Provencal hideaway.

Location Description

The property is located 2 km from the hamlet of Maussane-les-Alpilles, which has a grocery shop, restaurants and bakeries. The village is within walking distance via a path shared with cars. Scenic Saint-Remy-de-Provence and its famous Wednesday market is 6 km away. The town is perhaps best 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" and "Wheat Field with Cypresses." Throughout its history Saint Remy has been a haven for artists, musicians, and writers (including Nostradamus), and today it is alive with artists and traditions, faithfully passed on from one generation to the next.

Marseilles International Airport: 67 km/42 mi
Avignon: 33 km/20.5 mi
Avignon TGV Train Station: 27 km/17 mi
Cavaillon: 11 km/7 mi
Saint-Remy-de-Provence: 6 km/4 mi
Maussane-les-Alpilles: 2 km/1 mi

Exterior Description

(1,400 m2) Filled with trees and potted plants, the grounds contain private corners in which to relax or enjoy a nice meal near the fountain on the terrace. There is a barbecue and numerous tables and chairs scattered in the shade of the trees or in the sun. The heated swimming pool (12 m x 6 m) is protected by an infrared alarm and is surrounded by grass. There is a bamboo-shaded lounge area with a mattress and also bamboo sun-bathing chairs and 3 deck chairs. Parking space (for 3 cars) can be found at the back of the house.

Interior Description

(400 m2)
Ground Floor: The main entrance is at the north side of the house via a small hall. The large dining room contains a table for 10 and a fireplace. To the left is a fully equipped kitchen with a professional 5-burner stove, oven, microwave, American coffee maker, central table with chairs for 4 (extra chairs available) and a TV (French). The back kitchen has refrigerators, a freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and clothes dryer. There is also a deep fryer and a Magimix robot. From here is one door to the parking area and another one to the garden where it is possible to hang clothes. Next to the kitchen is an office with a sofa bed (140 cm, standard double, most comfortable for one person) and a bathroom with shower, toilet and hand basin. The living room has 2 sofas and 3 armchairs, a fireplace and a wooden bar. From the living room there is access to the indoor heated (28°C - 30°C) swimming pool (5 m x 3 m). The pool has a counter-current swimming system. There is also a Hammam spa. The ground floor also has a guest toilet and basin.

First Floor: There are 4 bedrooms on this level. The first has a king-size bed (180 cm) that can be separated into two single beds (90 cm) upon prior request, TV (French), sitting area with sofa bed (comfortable for one, cozy for two), WiFi and stereo system integrated for computer. There is also an en-suite bathroom with bathtub, Italian shower, washbasin and separate toilet. The second bedroom has a large round bed (220 cm diameter), a sofa bed (comfortable for one, cozy for two), TV (French), WiFi, stereo system and an en-suite bathroom with a light-therapy shower, washbasin and separate toilet. The third bedroom is the master suite and has a king-size bed (180 cm), TV (French), living room with a convertible sofa (comfortable for one, cozy for two), WiFi, stereo system, and a large en-suite bathroom with an angle bathtub that can create a waterfall, a stone hand basin, Italian shower and separate toilet. There is also a lockable connecting door to bedroom 4. The fourth bedroom has a king-size bed (180 cm) and en-suite bathroom with multi-jet bathtub, Italian shower, washbasin and toilet. This room is accessible from the kitchen staircase and through the adjoining door in the master suite. This Provencal mas is fully air-conditioned.

Home Cinema: A small, detached house contains two couches, including one large sectional, and a home cinema.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Cook Service: Upon request
• Pre-Stocked Villa: Upon request
• Portable Baby Crib/High Chair: Upon request

Please Note:

• Standard double beds (140 cm) are considered narrow for two by many.
• Pool towels are not provided.
• The villa has a SONOS wireless multi-room music system.
• The Satellite TV is French.
• Housekeeping is provided for 4 hours, twice per week.

Features and Amenities

Walk To Town Independent Villa Balcony/Terrace Barbecue Outside Area - Private Outside Dining Swimming Pool - Heated Swimming Pool - Private TV - Local Channels Only

Internet - Wireless Dishwasher Washing Machine Air Conditioning - Whole House Fireplace - Indoor Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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