Located a few minutes walk from the center village of Paradou, the Mas Paradou is located on a property of 7000m2. offer to its guests a complete luxury during their stay. This old farmhouse has been renovated with quality materials, while preserving the authenticity of its history and its environment.
With five bedrooms in the main house, two large living spaces and a beautifully spacious kitchen (with back work and storage space, a cold room...),The Mas offers you several relaxing spaces for family or groups of friends. Two magnificent living rooms open onto the terrace and the garden are on either side of the kitchen. A large covered terrace with a dining area for 12 people, a BBQ wood grill.
A second outdoor terrace shaded by a wooden arbour planted with jasmines. Comfortable garden furniture, sun loungers and a dining area with a view of the swimming pool. A swimming pool of 18 x 6m secured by an electric shutter and a salt treatment. The pool-house has a kitchenette, a refrigerator, a plancha, a bar counter
There are many interesting villages nearby such as St. Remy de Provence, the birthplace of the 16th Century astrologer Nostradamus and just outside the town is the impressive Greco-Roman archaeological site of Glanum. Also nearby is the beautiful retreat where Van Gough painted. Villages such as Les Baux de Provence and Fontvielle and the remote and mysterious wetlands of the Camargue (one of Europe’s most important nature reserves, known especially for its pink flamingos, fighting bulls and wild horses) and all around the scent of rosemary, thyme and lavender.
A short 25 minutes drive north is the beautiful walled city of Avignon - a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the medieval city of Popes, with the biggest gothic palace in the world.
Pont de Guard – also a World Heritage Site – the incredible triple height aqueduct bridge built by the Romans, which delivered pure water to the Roman baths and fountains at Nîmes to the west, with its impressive Roman arena.
To the south, the city of Arles with its roman arena (holdings 20,000 spectators) and the nearest beach at St. Maries de la Mer (¾ hour’s drive).
The Camargue offers wonderful opportunities to ride, bicycle and walk in this fascinating area. There is also excellent riding, cycling and walking in the Alpilles hills close to St Remy and Les Baux de Provence. Bicycles can be hired in several local villages and there are a number of nearby livery stables.
Accommodation: 550m²
Ground floor;
Entrance hall
Living room
Dining room
Study
Kitchen entrance with large table for lunch/dinner, back kitchen
Laundry room (with cold room)
North wing:
Winter lounge with fireplace and office
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with Super King size 200cm bed with 2 bathrooms (part shower & WC, part bath & WC with large cupboards, TV (apple TV), direct access to the garden
South wing:
Living room with fireplace and cinema screen
On the 1st floor: North wing:
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with Super King size 200cm bed with bathroom with shower, separate WC and dressing room, TV (apple TV)
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom with King size 180cm bed with bathroom with shower, separate WC, cupboards, TV (apple TV) and small private terrace
South wing:
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom with King size 180cm bed, bathroom with shower, cupboards and TV (apple TV), WC on the landing
Bedroom 5: Double bedroom with King size 180cm bed with separate bathroom with shower, bath & WC, cupboards, TV (apple TV)
Annex:
All rooms except 7 and 8 have a view of the garden.
Bedroom 6: Double Queen size 160cm bed with bathroom with shower & WC, cupboard, kitchenette, access from the garden
Bedroom 7:(separate studio): Double bedroom with King size 180cm bed with bathroom with shower & WC, cupboards, living room/kitchen, TV
Bedroom 8 (best suited for staff) with double bed 160cm and bathroom with shower and WC (also for use by the swimming pool)
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 13: - 7 bedrooms & 1 bedroom for nanny etc 8 bathrooms & WC
Fully air-conditioned house
Household: the kitchen is fully equipped with all large and small household appliances without exception
Multimedia 6 TVs (with Apple TV in all bedrooms) & English-language news channels
Sonos throughout the house and in the garden
Home cinema/giant projection screen
Broadband Internet / WiFi
Fully equipped kitchen, including 2 dishwashers
Laundry room with 2 washing machines & 2 Tumble dryers -Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer in every bathroom
Dinner for 12 people
Outdoor dinner for 20 people
Wood fireplace
Cot-Crib / Baby bed - Please inquire
All linen is provided
Pool towels
Outside Features: 7000m²
Very beautiful garden
Heated swimming pool - dimensions: 18m x 6m - security cover. The pool is heated from June to September at no extra cost if the outside temperature is reasonable. On the other hand, if the heating is desired a little too early in the season then a supplement will be requested of 100 €/day
Pool house equipped with fridge, plancha and gas barbecue
Several covered and uncovered terraces (5 in total)
Parasols
8 deckchairs and bed space (8/10 people)
Pétanque / Boule court
Ping pong table
Loan of bicycles
Gym (elliptical trainer, rowing machine, massage table)
NB: Specify the presence of a pond and a fountain in the garden as well as stairs in the house for families with young children
Services Included in the Rental:
Cleaning during the stay is included 3h/per day 6 days per week
All linens, bath towels and towels are changed weekly for rentals of 2 weeks or more
Heated swimming pool from June to September inclusive - Inquire about supplement out of period
Pool towels
The maintenance of the exteriors and the swimming pool is provided by the owners
Utilities - Electricity, Water, Gas
Extras Not Included in the Rental: on request when booking & subject on availability
Refundable Security Deposit 5 000 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Local Tourist Tax "Tax de Sejour" of approx. 5.00 € per adult person per night to be paid in cash or pre arranged Please enquire as price may change per year
Mandatory final end of stay cleaning starting from 300 € to be paid locally
Additional maid service starting from 25 €/ 30 € per hour on request
Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival, extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the Security deposit
Pool heated from May & September on request
Pre stocking shopping
All late arrivals after 9.00 pm or Sunday arrivals extra charge will applicable 120 €
Please Note:
August owners prefers 2 week rentals please enquire
Pets are allowed only on request
No smoking Villa
Check in time: 16.00 to 19.00
Check out time: before 10.00
Personal means of transport advised
Children welcome
All late arrivals after 9.00 pm or Sunday arrivals extra charge will applicable 120 €
Local Markets in the Region;
Sunday: Châteaurenard
Monday: Les Saintes Maries de la Mer / Cavaillon
Tuesday: Tarascon /Cabannes
Wednesday: Mouriès, Saint-Remy, Arles
Thursday: Maussane les Alpilles
Friday: Saint Martin de Crau/ Les Saintes Maries de la Mer,/Eygalières
Saturday: Arles, Saint-Remy
Location Information:
Paradou Nearest shops and restaurants 800 metres
Maussane des Alpilles 2 km
Les Baux de Provence 4 km
Saint Rémy de Provence 12 km
Fontvieille 9 km
Eygalières 18 km
Arles 17 km
Salon de Provence 29 km
Avignon 31 km
Aix en Provence 70 km
The Camargue 50 km
Marseille 85 km
Train Stations
Avignon TGV station 35 km from Paradou, 2 hours 40 minutes from Paris
Arles station with TER service 20 km
Tarascon station with TER service 15 km
St Martin de Crau station with TER service 17 km
Airports:
Nîmes Arles Camargue: 36 km
Marseille Provence: 70 km
Nice Côte d´Azur: 245 km
Activities & Leisure:
For your next vacation you have chosen the Alpilles and your holiday resort is opt for Le Paradou, a small paradisiacal village which bears its name well. It is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, between Les Baux and les Alpilles.
Very attached to traditions, he has kept an authentic character.
The Paradou draws its resources from the cultivation of the land. Agriculture and olive growing are indeed some of its most important sources of income. Moreover, it is known to be the first supplier and producer of the famous oil from the Baux valley. By organising a small outing in the city, you will distinguish a rural landscape, with its picturesque houses and its forest of olive trees which overlooks the whole region. The climate is always pleasant with the Chaleur du Midi.
Nature & Activities:
At the heart of the Alpilles Regional Park, you can discover the very rich natural space around Saint Rémy and practice there: Cycling, hiking and horseback riding, tennis, hot air ballooning, glider, canoeing, rowing on the Rhône or a plane to fly over the region !! … No limit!
Golfs:
Aux Baux-de-Provence 4 km
Servanes 9 km
Chateaublanc in Morières-lès-Avignon 29 km
Golf du Grand Avignon in Vedène 27 km
Tourism & Discoveries:
In the heart of the Alpilles and Provence, Le Paradou also offers, a few kilometres away, discoveries where beauty and the art of living are the common thread of walks on charming roads, far from the main roads.
Around Saint Rémy: Les Baux de Provence and its medieval castle, Fontvieille and its Moulin de Daudet, Maussane les Alpilles ... The Natural Park of the Alpilles, Pays de Durance, Montagnette, Crau & Camargue, Pays d'Arles, Avignon & Lubéron, Pays du Gard.
Gastronomy and Region:
You are here, in a land of taste and a land of flavours, so staying in Provence also means discovering the richness of its local products, craftsmanship and gastronomy through markets, traditional festivals, museums, cellars, mills and restaurants. .
So to finish your day, take a tour of the restaurants of the city to taste the local specialties. Among the most popular recipes, opt for a barigoule artichoke dish. With each bite, you will appreciate the flavour of a good traditional recipe from Provence.
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum stay 7 nights
August owner prefers two weeks rental please enquire
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 90 days prior to arrival.
Refundable Security Deposit 5 000 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !