Imagine gazing over the Provençal landscapes towards one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, Les Baux-de-Provence. The perched setting of Maison Césaire is stunning, surrounded by towering pines, olive trees and cypresses with the most incredible Les Alpilles views.
This is Provence living at its very best both inside and out. The owners have renovated Maison Césaire with such grace, restoring so many original features such as exposed stone and the lounge’s grand wooden doors. This contrasts so perfectly with the air-conditioned villa’s open-plan design and minimalist style with light flooding in from the elegantly arched windows.
Sleeping 10-14 guests, the five bedrooms have been beautifully created, all with queen or king-size doubles, two with open mezzanines for extra sleeping space. Gorgeous modern bathrooms are open plan to the bedrooms, most with walk-in Italian showers whilst the ground floor annexed double features a romantic free-standing bath.
Marvel at the breathtaking scenery around you from the south-facing terraces, play pétanque beneath the pines, enjoy lunch by the ash and hackberry trees and cool off in the salt-water swimming pool. With the sights and scents of Provence all around you, this is a truly spectacular setting.
You can reach historic Les Baux-de-Provence and its château in around 3.5km, passing endless olive groves as you drive through the undulating landscapes of this region. No wonder it’s a paradise for walkers and cyclists with trails through woodland, orchards, vines and hills – it’s also great for hikers, rock-climbers and mountain bike enthusiasts.
Stop off for lunch in nearby Maussane-les-Alpilles, famed for its AOP olive oil, or book a table at the legendary Bistro du Paradou. Soak up the ambience in the artistic town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence with its Wednesday morning market, then follow more of Van Gogh’s footsteps in Arles, the gateway to the Camargue.
Spend the day exploring the idyllic villages of the Luberon such as Ménerbes and Gordes, visit the historic city of Avignon, admire Cézanne’s artwork in Aix-en-Provence and purchase wine Châteauneuf-du-Pape before returning to the peaceful Provençal surroundings of your magnificent holiday home.
Features:
Maison Interiors (260m2)
Ground Floor (split-level)
- Large lounge
- Open-plan kitchen and dining area, well-equipped including induction hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and kitchen island
- Laundry/storage room
- WC
- Annexe bedroom with king-size double bed (180×200cm, can be made up as twin), door to south-facing terrace, TV and open mezzanine level (via steep ladder-style steps) with double sofa-bed. Open-plan bathroom with bath, shower, two sink and WC
First Floor (via open-tread stairs)
- 3 x bedrooms with queen-size double bed (160×200cm) and open-plan bathroom with walk-in shower and sink
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed (160×200cm) and open mezzanine level (via steep ladder-style steps) with twin beds (90×190cm each). Open plan bathroom with walk-in shower, sink and WC
- Separate WC
Outside Grounds
- Salt-water swimming pool (18×4m, depth: 1.2-1.6m) with automatic safety cover
- Garden table, chairs, armchairs and sun loungers
- Outdoor shower
- South-facing terraces
- Plancha-style grill
- Pétanque
- Gardens and grounds (3000m2, unenclosed)
- Private car park
- Storage shed
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- TV (x2, one with Canal +)
- Home cinema
- Ping-pong
- Hairdryer
- Washing machine and dryer
Location:
Maison Césaire is in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence, in a perched location with the most magnificent views towards Les Baux-de-Provence and its château as well as the wonderful landscapes of Les Alpilles.
Passing endless olive groves so typical of this region, you can reach Les Baux-de-Provence in around 3.5km. Potter around the medieval lanes of this incredibly picturesque village, officially classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ and much-loved by day-trippers from across the region. Follow one of the many walking trails around the village and beyond, an area also ideal for keen cyclists and horse-riding enthusiasts.
Stop off for lunch in the pretty village of Maussane-les-Alpilles (2.5km) with its attractive restaurants, famous olive oil and pretty square which hosts a charming market on a Monday morning. A little further is Le Bistrot du Paradou (4km), an iconic Provençal restaurant favoured by the likes of Rick Stein. Eygalières (19km) is another picture-perfect village discreetly loved by celebrities.
Visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (9km), well known for its associations with Van Gogh, on a Wednesday morning to soak up its ambience at the delightful market. Learn more about the great artist in the historic town of Arles (21km), the gateway to the Camargue.
Avignon (29km) is another fantastic day out whether enjoying its markets and restaurants or admiring its UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Pope’s Palace and Pont d’Avignon. For a change of scene, hop on a boat across to the other side of the river and discover the peaceful river island, île de la Barthelasse, best explored by bike.
Terms & Conditions:
Arrival time?
5.00 p.m. Late arrivals after 9.00 p.m. may be charged a late arrival fee of €120.
Departure time?
10.00 a.m.
End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Linen & towels included?
Yes. And changed once for stays of 14 nights or more.
Pool towels included?
Yes. And changed once for stays of 14 nights or more.
Energy costs included?
Yes.
Minimum stay?
7 nights. All other durations on request.
Changeover day?
Saturday. All other changeover days on request.
Tax?
French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€5 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required).
Insurance?
Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for civil liability as well as cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. A copy of this policy may be requested by the owner before arrival.
Pool opening dates?
Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
Other Ts and Cs?
The villa sleeps 10-14 guests across five bedrooms. It includes two mezzanine levels (sleeping 4 guests in total) which are reached via steep ladder-style steps. The mezzanine levels are also open-sided – please see the photos for details.
