Le Mas Des Alpilles

Set just a short walk from a pretty Provençal village, Le Mas Des Alpilles is a handsome house set in exquisite gardens. In the heart of Les Alpilles Natural Park, this home offers charm and luxury in a captivating part of Provence.

Dating back to the 18th century, Le Mas Des Alpilles has been beautifully renovated by architects who have respected the maison’s history yet created a contemporary haven. It was originally the home to a horse-operated olive mill and to this day horses remain on the estate as well as century old olive trees and an original mill in one of the reception rooms.

The sense of history pervades the mas with vaulted ceilings, thick stone walls and antique furnishings alongside stylish décor and modern amenities. Warm colours have been used throughout to create a welcoming ambience across the eight sumptuous bedrooms, all which feature air-conditioning, elegant bathrooms and TVs. One of the master bedrooms with its four-poster bed and copper bathtub is a particular delight.

The incredible French gardens feature water fountains, lawns, a chapel, a vegetable garden and a forest of pine trees. Swim in the heated swimming pool overlooking the ancient olives and dine al-fresco on the elegant terraces. A tennis court has also been recently added.

You’re welcomed with fruit, flowers and local wine as well as fine locally sourced bathroom products, bathrobes and slippers. A continental breakfast is served every morning, there’s maid service most days and additional arrangements can be made for a chef, fitness instructor or masseur and spa therapist to come to the home. 

Stroll into the local village for boulangeries, a fish monger, butchers and some lovely restaurants and make sure you sample some of the best olive oil made in one of the original mills. It’s only a short drive to one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, Les-Baux-de-Provence or explore the charming art galleries of Saint-Rémy. Arles and Avignon are both magnificent cities to visit in this stunning part of southern France.

Les Alpilles region also offers wonderful walks and cycle trails through landscapes of olive groves, vineyards and enchanting countryside; this is bucolic Provence at its very best.