Le Mas de Castillone walking to the heart of the village, this house is of historical significance for the village, original building dating back to the XVII century and despite been in the village it is in a very quite area with total piracy. Used to be the local school and then the Village Hall. This Mas offers a modern take of Provencal living. It sprawls over 850 sq. total with a one hectare garden with heated pool, Pool house, Fitness room & a tennis court
With a holiday feel, this family house with exposed stones, has many advantages, the choice of authentic materials and respect for the original building gives this Mas a particular authenticity... Former post office, the renovation of this atypical place offers large rooms exposed at different levels, giving the place a special intimacy. Here one can imagine an art of living where simple pleasure, combined with comfort, dominates.
The Mas consist of 7 air-conditioned double King size bedrooms & bathrooms accommodating up to14 guests. Large open plan living room , dinning room and a family room with TV/home cinema.
Additional chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry fully equipped and a full laundry room.
What a better place to visit Provence!
The outdoor with one hectare of garden with one of the oldest sycamore tree in the south of France, several terraces facing south will offer you moments of calm and conviviality, in the shade of the pergola to sip an aperitif or to share a lively dinner.
Large pool house with summer kitchen & gas barbecue & with the heated swimming pool of 21m, depth of 1.60m. Tennis court and pétanque /boule court . There is an annex with a fitness gym area
Large private car park
Magnificently located on foot in the small village of Paradou and the shops, and also to the famous “Bristo de Paradou” where they serve Provençal specialties in a warm setting with stone and exposed beams and a tree-lined terrace. (one must book as it is extremely popular) otherwise 2.5 kilometres you are in the centre of the charming village of Maussane-les-Alpilles which is a typical colourful bustling Provencal Village with lots of ambiance has all the amenities, boulangeries, quaint pavement cafes and excellent restaurants, shops and a weekly market on Thursday providing an opportunity to discover local products.
Just a little further Saint Remy de Provence is a lively charming classical little town capital of the Alpilles, it has all the amenities, boulangeries, little boutiques, quaint pavement cafes and excellent restaurants, its winding cobbled lanes you will discover the small squares, historic buildings, churches and museums and on Wednesday the colourful weekly market will offer the opportunity to discover local products and handicrafts which is a must to see. 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).
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: 850 m²
Ground floor:
Entrance lobby
Large spacious living room with fireplace opening up to the garden
Very large open plan kitchen and dining room with original fireplace, Lacanche cooker range and fully equipped kitchen crockery all made by local artisan
Additional chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry fully equipped
Wine cellar
Office
Laundry room with washing machine & Tumble dryer
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom Master with King size 180cm, air-conditioning with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower & WC
First Floor:
Movie theater/TV & family room (air conditioned)
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom Master with King size 180cm, air-conditioning, dressing area, en-suite bathroom with bath, shower & WC
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom Master with King size 180cm, air-conditioning with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower & WC
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom King size 180cm, air-conditioning with en-suite bathroom with shower & WC
Bedroom 5: Double bedroom King size 180cm, air-conditioning with en-suite bathroom with shower & WC
Bedroom 6: Double bedroom King size 180cm, air-conditioning with en-suite bathroom with shower & WC
Bedroom 7: Double bedroom King size 180cm, air-conditioning with en-suite bathroom shower & WC access to stairs to garden
Outdoors Features: 1hectare garden in the heart of the village
The oldest sycamore tree in the south of France
Tennis court
Heated infinity pool 1.depth 1,8m x 5m
Large pool house 79m² with WC & a summer kitchen & gas BBQ
Gym area
Two outdoor seating areas
Pétanque/Boule court
Large private car park
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 14: Bedrooms 7 (King size 180x 200cm) 7 bathrooms
Air conditioning
Fully fitted kitchen with Fridge - Freezer - Electric oven – Lacanche Cooker range Microwave oven – Dishwasher etc.
Laundry room Washing machine - Dryer - Ironing kit - Vacuum cleaner…
TV
Family room /Home cinema
Wi-Fi Internet
Heated infinity swimming pool of 21m
Pool House with summer kitchen
Gym /Fitness room
Close to amenities
Private parking
Children:
Children welcome
Baby cot & Highchair on request
Services Included in the Rental:
Daily breakfast service
Daily housekeeping 4 hours per day
End of rental cleaning
Changed in the middle of the week linen & towels
Live-in guardian
Villa manager
All utilities
Extras Not Included in the Rental; on request when booking & subject to availability
Refundable Security Deposit 10 000 € to be paid with the final rental
Tourist tax “Tax de Sejour” starting at € 5.80 /adult per day to be paid locally please enquire price may change per year
Extra housekeeping starting at 25 € per hour
Chef/ Cook services
Cancellation insurance
Pre stocking villa
Please Note:
Rentals are Sunday to Sunday
Check in after 16.00 p.m.
Check out before 11.00 a.m.
Personal means of transport advised
No smoking in the Villa
Children welcome
Language spoken by staff French- English
Local Markets in the Region;
Monday: Les Saintes Maries de la Mer
Tuesday: Tarascon
Wednesday: Barbentane, Mouriès, Saint-Remy, Arles
Thursday: Maussane les Alpilles
Friday: Saint Martin de Crau, Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, Eygalières
Saturday: Barbentane , Saint-Remy, Arles
Sunday: Châteaurenard
Location Information:
Nearest shop Paradou and restaurant walking
Maussane des Alpilles 2.8 km
Les-Baux-des-Provence 4 km
St Rémy-de-Provence 10 km
Eygalières 16 km
Avignon 33 km
Nimes airport 47 km
Marseilles airport 85 km
Aix-en-Provence (TGV railway station) 80 km
Golf de Baux des Provence 3 km
Camargue 45mins
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum stay 7 nights
Rentals are Sunday to Sunday
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 3 months prior to arrival.
Refundable Security Deposit 10 000 € to be paid with the final rental
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !