Contemporary charm meets Provençal character at this beautiful villa in Les Alpilles close to the delightful villages of Maussane-les-Alpilles of Les Baux-de-Provence.
With a vast open view of fields and meadows, soak up the beauty of this region as you relax in the wonderful grounds with an elegant swimming pool and fountain surrounded by the colours and summer aromas of Provence. The covered terrace is an idyllic place for shady al-fresco lunches and the outdoor lounge is positioned near the wood barbecue – enjoy an evening apéritif as the chef in your family prepares a feast.
The interiors of Maison De Marbre are just as impressive – the ground floor space is all about open-plan living with a contemporary kitchen alongside stylish furnishings and wide doors opening out to the terrace. Upstairs find four chic bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, including the inviting master double, then there is a fifth bedroom in a separate annexe close to the swimming pool.
Pass seemingly endless olive trees as you drive five minutes to the local village, Maussane-les-Alpilles, famed for producing some of France’s finest extra virgin olive oil (alongside nearby Mouriès). Potter around Maussane’s little shops and experience the Thursday morning market before coming across a picturesque café terrace on the main square for lunch. Gastronomes note that this part of Provence is known for its excellent restaurants - Le Bistro du Paradou, for example, is within a 10-minute drive.
Les Baux-de-Provence, one of France’s ’Plus Beaux Villages’, is only 6km away whilst other highlights of Les Alpilles include hilltop Eygalières, authentic Fontvieille and the artistic town of Saint-Rémy, home to an atmospheric Wednesday morning market.
A little further afield, embrace the history of Avignon, visit the galleries of Arles, admire the landscapes of the Camargue or venture to the Luberon for incredible perched villages, vineyards, orchards and yet more magnificent scenery of Provence.
What Oliver loves...
We love the contemporary décor and open-plan living spaces of this stylish home in Provence
Prepare feasts on the wood-fired barbecue or simply relax by the outdoor lounge with a glass of Provençal rosé
The swimming pool is beautiful with a trickling fountain, surrounded by lavender and summer flowers
The charming village of Maussane-les-Alpilles is just a 5-minute drive, home to lovely restaurants, café terraces, little shops and a weekly market
Other highlights of the region include Les Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy, Arles and Avignon
What you should know
One of the four bedrooms is located in a separate annexe near the swimming pool.
Maison De Bois and Maison De Marbre are around 100-200m apart, in case you are considering holidaying at the same time as friends or family.
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Maison De Marbre
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Rural Location
Outstanding Landscapes
Maison De Marbre is located in the heart of Les Alpilles Natural Regional Park, a short drive from the charming village of Maussane-les-Alpilles. Fly into the airports near Avignon, Nimes or Marseille. If arriving by train, Avignon TGV station is 32km away (direct services from Paris to Avignon take 2 hours 45 minutes).
Just off the road that connects Maussane-les-Alpilles to Eygalières/ Mouriès, it is easy to reach amenities within a 3km drive. Maussane-les-Alpilles is an authentic and picturesque village with café terraces, restaurants, a small Spar supermarket and lovely shops selling local products such as olive oil, wine, cheese, charcuterie etc.
Surrounded by olive groves, both Maussane and Mouriès (6km) are famed for producing some of France’s finest extra virgin olive oil and you will also find other delicious regional produce including honey, goat’s cheese and wine. Don’t miss Maussane’s Thursday morning market and find time to stop for a coffee or meal out in the tiny village of Paradou (home of Le Bistro du Paradou).
Across Les Alpilles, Eygalières (15km) is a picture-perfect hilltop village where A-list celebrities have bought houses to escape the French Riviera paparazzi whilst Fontvieille (11km) is home to the iconic windmill, Moulin de Daudet. Even closer, Les Baux-de-Provence (6km) is classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’.
Artistic Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (11km), where Van Gogh once lived, hosts a wonderful Wednesday morning market and is a must-visit for art lovers with galleries and exhibitions. Arles (20km) is another highlight of the region for art and history enthusiasts, also the gateway to the Camargue.
Heading north-east, explore the undulating landscapes of the Luberon with idyllic perched villages such as Gordes (46km), Ménerbes (45km) and Roussillon (56km) all within an hour. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (41km) is a gorgeous day out thanks to its antique stores, waterways and Sunday morning brocante, as is Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (45km), a paradise for hiking, canoeing and kayaking.
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!
