Stay one of the private residences set within this beautiful estate of vineyards, forest and authentic nature whilst benefiting from the facilities and services of a nearby prestigious 5-star hotel and wine château.
Maison Illusion welcomes 8 guests in wonderfully peaceful surroundings. It’s hard to believe that this home was once where the estate’s sheep were held – more recently it has undergone a sensitive renovation retaining an abundance of rustic charm alongside attractive furnishings and features.
The wood-beamed lounge and dining room exudes such a relaxing ambience with dual aspect French windows opening out to the poolside terrace alongside an elegant light-filled kitchen and breakfast bar. The single-storey villa has three gorgeous bedrooms with tomette tiled flooring and en suite bath/shower rooms. The fourth bedroom can be found in a pretty guesthouse separate to the main house.
Relax in the Provençal sunshine as you sit back on the loungers around the private heated swimming pool listening out to the birdsong amongst the pine and olive trees. The pool house, where hay and straw was once stored, is now an inviting space for long lunches and al-fresco evening meals by the barbecue and pizza oven.
Driving through the estate’s forest, the hotel is just three minutes away – guests have complimentary use of its two outdoor swimming pools, fitness room and tennis courts. You can also arrange spa treatments, cookery lessons and wine-tasting sessions in this Relais & Châteaux hotel famed for its cuisine and wine. Gastronomes will adore the fine dining opportunities from the bistro and summer terrace restaurant to the Michelin starred dining room. Beyond the estate, note that Michelin starred Chez Bruno is just a 10-minute drive away too!
Meanwhile, follow hiking and biking trails through the hotel’s vast estate or explore further afield as you visit a wealth of vineyards and wineries, potter around picture-perfect Var villages and canoe/kayak along the Argens River. Don’t miss the Tuesday Provençal morning market in Lorgues, only 3km away, one of the largest in the region.
This is a great location for venturing to Lac de Sainte-Croix and the incredible Verdon Natural Park to the north, a paradise for outdoor adventurists. On another day, drive south through the chestnut and oak forests to the gorgeous villages of La Garde-Freinet and Grimaud before continuing to the French Riviera and the allure of Saint-Tropez.
Other Côte d’Azur gems include family-friendly Sainte-Maxime or Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël, around a 45-minute drive away, or head a little further to experience the glamour of Cannes or the wines of Bandol and Cassis.
