Step inside Bastide Henri, a vibrant villa with bold interiors and a vast art collection. Explore the beautiful gardens and enjoy the heated pool. Discover the charm of Provence in the nearby villages and explore the stunning landscapes of the region.
Bastide Henri is on the edge of a Provençal village in the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of southern France, 32km south of Avignon.
Just wander up to the main road and within 700m you are in the heart of a picturesque village with a variety of inviting café and restaurant terraces, little shops, a grocery store and a Thursday morning market. It’s a charming place to spend time with its pretty fountain and main square and it is especially well known for its olive oil produced from the many groves surrounding the village.
In the other direction, around 1.3km by car, is a renowned French bistro loved by Rick Stein (book ahead) whilst the hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence is only 5km away, classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’. The views from Les Baux’ impressive château are remarkable, taking in the glorious landscapes of Les Alpilles, a wonderful part of Provence.
As well as cycling and long walks through the region’s orchards and forests, find wine-tasting and olive-oil sampling at local vineyards and farms as well as opportunities for rock-climbing and pony trekking. The neighbouring Luberon area is also waiting to be explored with its perched villages (Ménerbes, Lourmarin and Gordes for example) and beautiful scenery around an hour away by car.
The vibrant and artistic town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (12km) is a great trip out, especially on a Wednesday morning with its fantastic market selling a wealth of seasonal produce and artisan crafts. Meanwhile, art-lovers will also adore Arles (18km), home to the Place du Forum where Van Gogh painted ‘Café Terrace at Night’.
Heading north, admire the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Avignon (32km) or spend a day in Nîmes (45km) with its magnificently preserved Roman sites. The romantic University town of Aix-en-Provence (65km) is just an hour away or venture towards the waterwheels and antique stores of charming L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (42km) with its famous Sunday morning brocante.
Getting to and around
The Provençal way of life is one that’s deeply tempting for anyone who’s been feeling the need to get away from it all. This is a place where the Mediterranean weather turns fields of corn and lavender into picture-perfect backdrops, where you can sip your locally bought wine and enjoy the landscapes before heading out and tackling them head-on with a range of great activities for families, groups of friends and adventurous foodies. Better yet, our range of villas in Provence and chateaux and holiday homes in the Côte d’Azur make the perfect base to explore this enchanting region!
