The Mas Burlande walking distance to the Village of Pardou 400 meters to the Spar convinence store and the famous "Bistro of Pardou", and only 2.9 km to the lively village of Maussane des Alpilles.
The Farmhouse/Mas overlooks wooded garden, providing soothing freshness during the summer. It includes a terrace shaded by a pergola overlooking a dining room which was almost whispering fountain and a heated outdoor pool from April to October with a pool house. In the garden, an annex that houses a home theatre.
The main house offers 4 double bedrooms 3 of which are equipped with a double sofa beds, in total, so you can accommodate 8 to 10 people in optimal conditions of comfort
It has a dining room for the days of bad weather and a lounge to relax in all seasons.
Just adjacent to the lounge, there is a fitness room with indoor swimming pool and hammam.
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: 400m2
Ground floor:
Entry lobby
Living room & bar with TV / satellite (large flat screen)
Spacious and bright dining room, elegantly furnished
Separate kitchen with a Lacanche piano Gourmet
Access to the "pantry" or scullery / laundry / pantry
Access to the wellness area (indoor pool and hammam)
Cloakroom WC with washbasin
First floor:
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom King size 180cm x 200cm bed with private access. Bathroom / shower is equipped with a whirlpool tub. WC.
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom King size 180cm (convertible into two beds of 90cm), a bathroom with bath and shower whirlpool waterfall. Separated WC. The den / TV room has a sofa bed.
Bedroom 3: Round bed with 220 cm diameter and a sofa bed Bathroom with shower. Separated WC
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom King size 180cm (convertible into two beds of 90cm), a bathroom with bath and shower. Separated WC
N.B. All bedrooms are located on the first floor of the farmhouse are south facing and overlook the garden. They are all air conditioned and feature Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV with access to a bunch of French and foreign channels and a multifunction digital audio workstation
Outdoors Features: 1400m², fenced
Outdoor swimming pool 11m x 6m, heated from April to October (depth 1.30m to 3m) with gazebo. It is secured by a shutter
Shower & WC door opens onto the terrace and garden.
Solarium
Many terraces are at your disposal to relax in the shade or in the sun.
Annex in the garden with a home theatre
Barbecue
Garden furniture: tables, chairs & sunbathing chairs
Kids games
Private parking
Amenities & Features:
Sleeps 8 to 10: 4 Bedrooms 8/10 beds (3 double beds King size , 2 convertible into Twin beds, 1 bed round 220cm, 3 sofas - beds 160cm
Wi-Fi Internet access
Fully Air-conditioned
Fully fitted Kitchen Refrigerator / Freezer - Ice maker - Electric oven - Microwave – Gas hob - Grill - Dishwasher
Washing machine & Tumble - Iron & ironing board
Multimedia TV - satellite channels, DVD player
Hi-Fi
Outdoor swimming pool 11m x 6m, heated (depth 1.30m to 3m) with gazebo. It is secured by a shutter Heated from apporox; 04/15 to 10/15
Indoor heated pool 4m x 3m depth 1.35m) with swimming against the current and hammam. It is secured by a shutter, heated all year round
Baby equipment: Cot, & Highchair, Baby bath
Services Included in the Rental:
Housekeeping included in the rental: 2 hours twice a week 4 hours in total
All linens, bath towels and towels are changed weekly for rentals of 2 weeks or more.
End of Stay cleaning 6 hours (if additional hours required it will be deducted from the Security Deposit)
Utilities - Electricity, Water, Gas
Indoor and outdoor pools heating included (May to October)
Extras Not Included in the Rental: on request pleas enquire & subject on availability
Returnable Security Deposit 1 000 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Local Tourist Tax "Tax de Sejour" of approx. 4.00 € per person per night to be paid in cash or pre arranged please enquire when booking price may change per year
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
Additional maid service starting from approx. 30 € per hour on request
Cooking/ Chef
Concierge service & assistance
Airport transfer etc
Cancellation insurance
Pre stocking of the house
Please Note:
No pets
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 300 metres (“Bistro Pardou” 380 m & Spar 420 m)
Maussane des Alpilles 2.5 km
Les Baux de Provence 4 km
Saint Rémy de Provence 10 km
Fontvieille 7 km
Eygalières 15 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 organizing 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
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 90 days prior to arrival.
Refundable Security Deposit 1 000 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !