Maison Louise

This charming house in Provence offers everything you need for a relaxed holiday in Les Alpilles, only 2km from the picture-perfect village of Eygalières.

Maison Louise sleeps up to six guests with its three bedrooms upstairs (two doubles and a twin) and it is air-conditioned throughout. Downstairs, you will find an inviting lounge and dining room with arched windows leading to the terrace alongside a traditional, well-equipped kitchen. Features across the house include a TV and DVD player and a Sony music system for cosy time indoors.

That said, it’s most likely the gardens and swimming pool that will captivate you the most. The 10m long swimming pool is perfect for warm summer days surrounded by wild grounds of trees so typical of this part of Provence. Dine al-fresco beneath the shade, then sit back with a coffee or glass of local wine with such a pretty outlook from your patio.

Head into Eygalières to soak up its enchanting ambience, dine out in one of its many restaurants (from relaxed café-bars to fine dining establishments) and visit its little market on a Friday morning. No wonder a small handful of A-list celebrities have purchased properties here. Stroll up to the top of the hill for glorious views of the landscapes around you.

Spend time in nearby Saint-Rémy to follow the footsteps of Van Gogh and appreciate its artistic atmosphere or simply experience its vibrant market on a Wednesday morning. Idyllic Les Baux-de-Provence is within easy reach, surrounded by wonderful scenery of olive groves and forests. You can tell this is a popular region with walkers and cyclists with lanes passing beautiful countryside of vineyards, olive trees, orchards and more.

Other fantastic days out include Arles, the gateway to the Camargue, and the small city of Avignon with its UNESCO World Heritage sites. You are also well located for venturing into the Luberon with its iconic perched villages, pretty markets, enticing restaurants and AOC wineries, yet another incredible region of Provence.