In the countryside only 12km from Arles, Grande Camargue is a beautiful 5-bedroom villa with stylish interiors and a heated swimming pool set in its vast grounds, perfectly located for exploring the Camargue’s magnificent landscapes and the picturesque villages of Les Alpilles.
This stunning Provençal farmhouse dates back to the 19th century and has been wonderfully restored whilst retaining its historic charm. Be enchanted by the villa’s exquisite floor tiles, exposed stone walls and oak wood beams alongside elegant furnishings and objets d’art. There is an impressive sense of space across the ground floor with its spacious hallway leading to the salon, dining room, superb kitchen and TV lounge.
Upstairs, there’s a more contemporary vibe with four air-conditioned bedrooms, yet there’s still a feeling of understated luxury with its graceful style. Three of the doubles feature gorgeous bathrooms and even the children’s twin has been attractively decorated. In another wing of the house, reached via a striking glass staircase, a fifth bedroom awaits with its own private bathroom.
The heated swimming pool is ideal for long summer days or you may prefer to just relax in the dappled shade of the ancient plane trees before dining al-fresco; making the most of the plancha-style barbecue.
A short drive takes you to the local village’s boulangerie, café-restaurant and handy supermarket, and don't miss the Friday morning market in the attractive town of Saint-Martin-de-Crau. Arles is also easily reached with its artistic and Roman heritage and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Stopping off in one of the café terraces at Place du Forum is surely a must for Van Gogh lovers.
The Camargue is wonderful for long walks, bike rides, horse-riding and boat trips, not to mention its glorious beaches for swimming in the Mediterranean. Then there’s the idyllic villages of Les Alpilles from Eygalières to Les Baux-de-Provence, as well as the characterful town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, also known for its close associations with Vincent Van Gogh who so adored this part of Provence.
What Oliver loves...
A stunning restoration of a 19th century Provençal farmhouse with exquisite original features and contemporary elegance
Spend summer days relaxing beneath the shady plain trees or dipping into the heated salt-water swimming pool
This is the gateway to the Camargue with its gorgeous landscapes, rich nature and beautiful beaches
Follow Van Gogh’s footsteps in Arles and visit the many idyllic villages of Les Alpilles
What you should know
Reversible air-conditioning is only featured in four bedrooms – please see the ‘Property Layout’ tab for details.
Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking.
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Grande Camargue
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Rural Location
Outstanding Landscapes
Grande Camargue is located between Arles and Saint-Martin-de-Crau in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence, an ideal setting for visiting the gorgeous villages of Les Alpilles and the captivating landscapes of the Camargue.
Despite the villa’s rural setting surrounded by hay fields, there is a small village just over 2km by car which is home to a boulangerie, café-restaurant and useful supermarket. Larger supermarkets and further restaurants can be found in the attractive town of Saint-Martin-de-Crau (7km). The countryside around Saint-Martin-de-Crau is dedicated to farming with many roaming sheep as well as orchards and greenhouses producing nectarines, peaches, tomatoes and peppers – look out for a wealth of delicious seasonal produce at local markets, including Saint-Martin-de-Crau on a Friday morning.
Arles (12km), on the banks of the Rhône, is another great highlight of the region, with its Roman amphitheatre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Place du Forum where Vincent Van Gogh painted ‘Café Terrace at Night’ in the late 19th century. Art-lovers should see what exhibitions are taking place at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh and follow the artist’s trail around the town. Stop off for a coffee near Place de la République and admire the beautiful buildings around you. The square’s Cathédrale Saint-Trophime is yet another UNESCO World Heritage site in Arles.
This is the gateway to the Camargue Regional Park, France’s largest area of wetlands where you will find the most mesmerising scenery of lagoons, rice fields and salt plains. With thousands of migrating birds (including iconic pink flamingos), it’s a paradise for nature lovers and there are ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, pony-trekking and horse-riding – the area is famous for its white horses. Look out for river cruises on Le Petit Rhône and you can even drive to some of the region’s glorious beaches such as Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, 45 minutes away.
Heading north, visit picture-perfect villages and towns dotted across Les Alpilles Regional Nature Park such as artistic Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (26km), idyllic Eygalières (32km) and Les Baux-de-Provence (20km), classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’. Sample olive oil in Maussane-les-Alpilles (16km), dine out in Paradou (17km) or admire the windmills of nearby Fontvieille (12km). There are many outdoor activities and hiking trails, a great way to appreciate this wonderful part of Provence.
The Region
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!
