Provence, Maison Reine
Villas of Distinction · 0 days
The relatively minimalist style goes straight to the point, a clever mix of noble and simple materials exposed beams, terracotta floors, and natural materials such as marble, wood, linen or rattan. Here we can imagine an art of living where simple pleasure is combined with comfort.
The house consists of six bedrooms with five bathrooms for 12 guests - ideally for 10 adults and two children.
This Provencal village house with its lush south-facing garden, exudes a personality that harmonizes with the house. Beyond the stone terrace which borders the south-facing facade sounded by a hedge, are Mediterranean species such as cypress, fig trees, olive trees, mulberry & plane trees providing shade, and many other flowering shrubs. An old trough converted into a fountain and a pergola covered by a vine with elegant wrought iron deckchairs are part of the ambiance of this garden.
There is a heated swimming pool with salt filtration with security of an electric cover surrounded by a lawn with wooden deckchairs. There is private parking for three cars in front of the house.
Walking distance from the house, about 200 meters away is the center of the charming village of Maussane-les-Alpilles which offers a variety of restaurants/bar/cafes with great ambiance, boulangeries and shops and a weekly market on Thursday.
Near by is St. Remy de Provence, lively charming classical little town capital of the Alpilles. It has all the amenities, little boutiques, quaint pavement cafes and excellent restaurants. On its winding cobbled lanes you will discover the small squares, historic buildings, churches and museums and on Wednesday the colorful weekly market will offer the opportunity to discover local products and handicrafts.
A short 25 minute 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 is 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 rented and there are a number of nearby livery stables.
What's Included
- 6 Bedrooms / 5 Bathrooms Private Villa accommodations (sleeps 12)
- Property Amenities, Private Pool and much more!
Air
Itinerary
Provence
Excursions
Marseille Shore Excursion- Luberon - 8 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Meet your private English speaking driver guide at the main exit of your ship and depart for the Luberon
Between the Alpes de Haute Provence and the Vaucluse plain, the bold outline of the Luberon Mountain rises up: this is the symbol of the area, a mountain which brings the area together rather than separates.
Highlights:
- Roussillon
- ?Gordes
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Senanque
End of the tour at your ship
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: NO
Physical Activity Level: Light
Package includes
- Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port
- English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal
- Entrance fee to Les Ocres
- All tax and Vat
Does not include
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance and personal expenses
Departure dates
- All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates
Marseille Shore Excursion Marseille & Private Calanques Cruise - 8 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Meet your private English speaking driver guide at the main exit of your ship and depart for Marseille including the MuCEM, a museum devoted to European and Mediterranean civilizations.
Highlights:
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Marseille
While in Marseilles, you’ll discover la Canebière, the historic high street and city's main thoroughfare at the end of which you’ll find le Vieux Port (Old Port) Marseille’s natural harbor and popular site to visit. Explore the Palais Longchamp which houses chateau d’eau, Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum Natural History. You’ll also visit the Marseille Cathedral and Panier Hill and then onto Notre Dame de la Garde located on the highest natural point in Marseille. From here you will you have the most beautiful view of the harbor and its two forts that stand on by its entrance, Saint-Jean and Saint-Nicolas.
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Cassis & Corniche Road
You will then go down towards La Corniche, picturesque seaside roadway that meanders along the Mediterranean coast to Cassis
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Private Calanque Cruise
After lunch at your leisure, you will enjoy a cruise in the calanques in the afternoon on a small private boat with English speaking skipper. The calanques were formed by rivers flowing into the sea, submerged eons ago by the rising level of the Mediterranean.
End of the tour at your ship
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: NO
Physical Activity Level: Light
Package includes
- Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port.
- English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal
- 03h private cruise on the calanques on a small luxury yacht, with English speaking skipper, soft drinks and snorkeling material
- Entrance fee to Marseilles MUCEM
- All tax and Vat
Does not include
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance and personal expenses
Departure dates
- All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates
Terms & Additional Information
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.