Maison Huguette, Provence-Alpes

FranceSouth of FranceProvence-Alpes

Maison Huguette

10 guests

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

Discover the charm of a renovated 17th century hunting lodge in Provence's picturesque countryside.

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Maison Huguette is located in rural Provence, in the Vallée des Baux in the Bouches-du-Rhône region of southern France. It is conveniently close to the main road connecting Maussane-les-Alpilles and Saint-Martin-de-Crau. Avignon TGV station is 35km away while Marseille Provence airport is 62km away.

Mausanne-les-Alpilles (3km), known as “the village of a thousand streams”, stretches out in the valley surrounded by olive groves. There are plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from there and excellent local produce can be found at its lively Thursday morning market. The village used to be situated on the ancient Roman road between Arles and Aix-en-Provence and its history is closely linked with nearby Les-Baux-de-Provence where its villagers sought refuge during times of war.

Mausanne and its neighbour Mouriès are the most important olive oil producers in France. Mausanne’s two remaining windmills still produce fine olive oil which can be tasted on a piece of French bread or a chunk of goat’s cheese for an authentic Provençal experience.

Les Alpilles Natural Park is not only beautiful but offers so many opportunities for climbing, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding along its many marked trails. The hills are a paradise for nature lovers and the whole area is renowned for its landscapes of vineyards, olive groves, cypresses, orchards and bright summer sunflowers.

There are some idyllic hilltop villages in Les Alpilles such as Eygalières (20km) and Les Baux-de-Provence (7km), both officially classified as two of the most beautiful villages in France. Several of the restaurants in Les Baux enjoy an international reputation and there are many beautifully restored buildings, museums and galleries to be found as you explore the village by foot.

The fabulous views of Arles from the rocky plateau of Les Baux may tempt you to take the 20km drive south westwards towards this historic city, another great place which inspired the paintings of Van Gogh and still has the remains of its Roman amphitheatre.

Continue southwards from Arles towards the fabulous Camargue Regional Park renowned for its wetlands, special breed of wild white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos with plenty of opportunities for horse riding, hiking and bird watching. Its capital, Sainte-Maries-de-la-Mer, is only 60km away from home and has some fine sandy beaches.

Another gateway to the Camargue is the country town of Saint-Martin-de-Crau (8km), on the edge of the vast delta laid down more than two million years ago, a protected wild area of steppes where Merino sheep graze and peaches, nectarines, tomatoes and peppers are grown.

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!

Nearest Airport: Avignon (31km)
Nearest Airport 2: Nîmes (40km)
Nearest Airport 3: Marseille (62km)
Nearest Train Station: Arles (20km)
Nearest Village: Mausanne-les-Alpilles (3km)
Nearest Restaurant: Mausanne-les-Alpilles (3km)
Nearest Shop: Mausanne-les-Alpilles (3km)
Nearest Town: Saint-Martin-de-Crau (8km)
Nearest Supermarket: Saint-Martin-de-Crau (8km)
Nearest City: Arles (20km)
Nearest Beach: Fos-sur-Mer/Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (40km/60km)

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