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11There could be no finer marriage than that between the Provençal countryside and this property. This beautiful property backing onto the hillside is like a world apart, a cocoon just for you, with an outstanding view of the Vallée des Baux. As soon as your car takes the turn into the rural track you glimpse the houses beyond the olive trees, outrageously lovely.
Life in this 13-hectare
property, in the heart of the Alpilles, is organised around four buildings, the
Bastide, the adjoining Mas, the Tower and the Grange. The renovation,
beautifully done, has left each building its personality and independence.
People will gather from the Grange, the Mas and the Bastide to share many a
special moment on the terrace, beside the pool. The signature of this property is a certain philosophy
of rural chic, country life in all the purity bestowed by style and elegance. A skilful mix of authenticity and modernity.
The Bastide, was the
home of the estate's proprietors. Its position, opening onto the terraces and
swimming pool, offers plenty of possibilities for places to gather for drinks, a party, or dinner around a big table with family and friends. On the ground floor, there
is the living room, dining room and kitchen. Sitting comfortably
on the two sofas in the big living room, bathed in light from its large
windows, you'll feel as if you were in the garden, the charm of the original
beams contrasts elegantly with the contemporary fireplace accentuated by a
painting inspired by Picasso. The layout of the ground floor is very practical, the
rooms leading to each other and all at the same level. People can move at ease
between the indoors and the terraces outside, from living room to garden and
from kitchen to dining area. The contemporary spirit of the interior design carries
through to the kitchen, including its high-tech equipment. Its high table, an
extension of the central island, makes it pleasant to linger here, while the
adjoining scullery facilitates the logistic side. The laundry room and the
guest cloakroom are by the stairs.
A stone staircase leads to the first floor with the three bedrooms, all are south-facing, with breath-taking views of the garden and olive fields. The view stretches as far as the Camargue, a little nearer looms the massive form of Montmajour Abbey, a gem on the Unesco World Heritage list, and the slender metal and glass outline of Frank Gerhy's Luma tower. The beds are wide, the bed linen silky smooth, and the bathrooms swathed in the emblematic scent of Eau d'Orange verte by Hermès. The master bedroom with its old parquet floor adds warmth to the minimalist atmosphere of this huge room opposite the staircase. It has its own bathroom and WC. The secondary bedroom next door, also with an authentic old parquet floor, looks down to a lavender bed, and the pretty powdery violet of its walls gives the room an infinitely soft feel. Its bathroom and WC are on the landing.
The west bedroom with crimson
walls enfolds the bed and echos the colour of the setting sun, whose light pours
in through the open doorway of the west-facing bathroom.
The Mas was originally the estate's farmhouse. It is entirely independent, with its own large and lovely courtyard and a fountain in the shade of the famous nettle tree (some three centuries old and protected heritage). The palm tree is another gem. On the ground floor, the living room and kitchen, as usual with a Provençal farmhouse, the kitchen is where you enter the house. Absolute comfort in this kitchen fitted with the very latest equipment. The adjoining laundry room and pantry make life that much easier. From the kitchen you enter the living area. Its sofas, bookshelves and 1940s bar seem just right for TV and reading. A palm tree floor lamp adds a humorous Art Deco touch. Of the three French windows, two lead to the courtyard, the third to a vast sheltered outdoor lounge. There's room in the outdoor lounge for numerous guests around the tables, in the Provençal summer tradition of long convivial evenings sheltered from the legendary mistral wind. On the First floor, three bedrooms .The master bedroom is independent, accessed by the stone staircase. An access from the terrace behind the Mas has been created, giving the bedroom a direct connection to the gardens. The huge room boasts a king-size bed, an office corner, a walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with bath and shower. From the window you can see across the courtyard, nettle tree and tower, to the plain beyond.
Two secondary bedrooms above the
living room share a huge landing reached by a spiral staircase. As if lifted up
by the hand of Zeus, one can walk out onto a broad terrace facing the scrub-covered
hill. Each room has a king-size bed and its own bathroom with Italian shower
and WC.
The Tower a former post-house, it was probably built in the late 15th century. For the occupants, it's an independent part of the estate with an atypical charm. Its entrance beside the driveway makes it completely independent. Its interior design with stone walls throughout gives the amusing impression of living in another age – but the omnipresent comfort is a firm reminder that we're in the 21st century. The ground floor consists of a living room and kitchen, from a terrace decked with rosemary and rose bushes, you enter the Tower's kitchen. From there, four steps down lead to the cosy and comfortable living room with its old fireplace. Life just feels good here. The upper floors have the two bedrooms. The tower's stone spiral staircase leads to two rooms, one on each upper floor. It's all there, mullioned windows with interior shutters, old wooden doors, carefully preserved floors. The top bedroom has a truly wonderful view, you feel like you rule the world! Each room has modern comfort, a king-size bed, a bathroom with Italian shower and WC.
This region has plenty to
offer, apart from the charming picturesque village of Fontvielle, under 5
kilometres away, with its shops and cafes
and restaurants, one can venture a little further such as the lively village of
St Rémy, just 17 kilometres, is a charming classical little town, capital of the
Alpilles with all the amenities, boulangeries, little boutiques, quaint
pavement cafes and excellent restaurants. Following 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.
A little further north of
St Rémy is the magnificent walled city of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, which boasts the gothic “Palace of the Popes”, a wonder not to be missed.
Awe-inspiring Roman buildings and ruins are scattered everywhere in this
Ancient Roman Province, the impressive triple-tiered aqueduct of the Pont du
Gard and the massive arena in Arles are certainly worth a visit. Further
southwest, under an hour’s drive, is the Camargue National Park, a fascinating
wetland known for its pink flamingos, fighting bulls and wild horses. Finally the Mediterranean sea, the sandy beaches at Ste-Maries-de-la-Mer are about
an hour by car.
Accommodation:
The Bastide
220m2 (6 guests)
Kitchen with Miele Refrigerator, Gaggenau steam oven/microwave oven/ convection oven,
bean-to-cup coffee machine, induction cooktop, dishwasher & bar counter and four high chairs by Starck
Scullery with American refrigerator
Laundry room with washing machine and dryer
Living room open fireplace TV & sofas
Dining room
Guest cloakroom
Bedroom1: Master bedroom King size bed
180cm bed, cupboard
– walk-in wardrobe, armchairs and coffee
table with bathroom double wash basin large Italian shower and WC
Bedroom 2: Double
bedroom King size bed
180cm , cupboard – walk-in wardrobe, armchairs and chest of draws, bathroom with
bath and double basin.
Separate WC on the landing
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom King size bed
180cm bed, walk-in
wardrobe, armchairs and coffee table with bathroom double
wash basin large Italian shower
Separate WC on the landing shared by bedroom 2 & 3
The Mas 260 m2 (6 guests)
Kitchen / dinning room with central island, American Meile Refrigerator, steam oven, convection oven, induction cooktop, dishwasher & Knoll table and chairs.
Scullery with American refrigerator
Laundry room with washing machine and dryer
Living room with sofas and armchairs, open fireplace & TV
Covered terrace with awning with dinning and seating area
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom King size bed
180cm bed, walk-in
wardrobe, armchairs and coffee table and office corner with bathroom with bath & Italian
shower, double wash basin and WC
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom King size bed
180cm bed, walk-in
wardrobe, armchairs and coffee table, with bathroom with Italian shower, wash basin and WC
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom King size bed
180cm bed, walk-in
wardrobe, armchairs and coffee table, with bathroom with Italian shower, wash basin and WC
The Tower
90 m2 (4 guests)
Kitchen / dining area with central island, Siemens refrigerator and freezer, Neff oven/ induction cooktop, dishwasher & Knoll table and chairs
Scullery/ laundry room with Bosch washing machine and dryer & dishwasher.
Living room & dining room
Guest cloakroom with WC
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom King size bed
180cm bed, walk-in
wardrobe, armchairs and coffee table with bathroom with Italian shower, wash basin and WC
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom King size bed
180cm bed, walk-in
wardrobe, armchairs and coffee table, with bathroom with Italian shower, wash basin and WC
Please Note: All bedrooms and bathrooms have;
High quality king-size bed and four pillows
All windows fitted with screens
White bed linen and bath linen
Flat screen TV with international channels
Wi-Fi
Range of Hermès Eau d’Orange Verte toiletries
Heated towel rack
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Scales
Grounds Features:
13-hectare property
Grounds lit with special light effects
Northward view of the Alpilles
Southward view of the Vallée des Baux
The
Bastide;
Heated pool 15 x 4m from
Safety cover for the pool
Sun loungers & parasols
Lounge suite
2 shaded outdoor dining suites
Barbecue
Fountain
Provençal ornamental garden
Outdoor shower and WC
Automatic gate
Private car ark
The Mas;
Inner courtyard, south side:
Outdoor dining suite
Swimming Pool (second pool)
Barbecue
Outdoor lounge
Well
300-year-old nettle tree
Provençal ornamental garden
Covered terrace, north side:
Direct access from bedrooms
View of the Alpilles
Lounge suite & chaises longues
The Tower;
Kitchen terrace:
Dining suite & parasol
Barbecue
Provençal ornamental garden
Lounge terrace:
Lounge suite & parasol
Well (beware for children)
The olive
farm;
2800 young olive trees
60 truffle oaks
Canal des Baux (beware
for children)
The
Grange (Caretaker house);
Kitchen garden
Chicken run
Terraces
Green space
Provençal ornamental garden
Features & Amenities:
The Bastide
3 Double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms &
WC (6 guests)
The Mas
3 Double
bedrooms,
3 bathrooms & WC (6 guests)
The Tower 2 Double
bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & WC (4
guests)
Heating
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi
Mosquito nets
Hairdryers
International TV
Heated swimming pool 15m x 4m
Barbecue
Fully
fenced property
Outside
areas under video surveillance
Private parking areas
Child's Cot
Services & Staff: Included:
Upkeep of the property by the onsite caretakers Serge & Laura
High Season July & August 3 hours housekeeping Wednesday with 4 staff
Other periods
End of stay departure cleaning
Household
linen change once per week
Bathroom and swimming pool linen
Bathrobes & hospitality products
Maintenance of pool, garden and outdoor amenities
Pool heating
On the day of arrival: welcome drink, visit of the house and help with the installation
Returnable Security deposit 5 000 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Cook -Laure’s family kitchen (the caretaker of Mas de Laudun) : starting around 50€ per person depending on menue (course, repas, service) no beverages included in this price
Vegetable basket from the vegetable garden : 3.50€ le kg (depending on season)
Eggs (bio) from the estate hens: 6€
Additional Services: please enquire we can book it for you
Rental & delivery of Bicycles
Electric bikes: https://www.sun-e-bike.com/fr/location-velo-electrique/
Classic bikes: http://www.telecycles-location.fr/Tarif-location-velo.html
Coach sportif, maitre-nageur, tennis teacher: Philippe Chasson's team: https://groupeclubconcept.com/
Edith Salerno for massages and treatments: https://www.detenteaunaturel.com/
Please Note:
Pets are not allowed
Personal means of transport advised
No smoking Villa
Check in time: 4pm to 6pm
Check out time: before 10am
Child Friendly
Language spoken by staff English - French
Otherwise the property can be rented separately with different options except in July & August
Option 1: Bastide, Mas and the Tower 8 bedrooms for 16 guests
Option 2: Bastide & Mas with 6 rooms for 12 guests
Option 3: Bastide with 3 bedrooms for 6 guests
Also minimum 3 nights or 7 nights at certain times of the year please enquire for more information
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:
Fontvieille 4.5 km
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence 17 km
Avignon 29 km
Arles 14 km
L’Isle sur Sorgue 49 km
Pont du Gard 33 km
Nîmes 39 km
Marseille 89 Km
Aix en Provence 74km
Nice 250 km
Airport 63 km to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Airport Avignon 31 km
Airport Nimes 38 km
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum stay 7 nights
Price shown is for 8 bedrooms (16 guests) please enquire for other options
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!
Air conditioning 
Wifi
Pool
Pool Heating
Cleaning service
Concierge Service
Barbecue
Cot