Discover the charm of Provence at this tranquil estate with stunning views and convenient location.
Brilliant week
“We have had a brilliant week in Mas Mayeaux. The house was really well equipped and has a welcoming and relaxing feel to it. It is superbly situated, being within easy walking distance of the town but peaceful and with a terrific view. The grounds we...”
“We have had a brilliant week in Mas Mayeaux. The house was really well equipped and has a welcoming and relaxing feel to it. It is superbly situated, being within easy walking distance of the town but peaceful and with a terrific view. The grounds we...”
Welcome to charme en Provence, where privacy and tranquillity are combined with incredible convenience. At this beautiful 5600m2 private estate near the banks of the river l'Ouvèze, you’re just a few minutes’ walk away from the centre of enchanting Vaison-la-Romaine, following quiet country lanes.
This family home comprises a main house and an annexe just a few steps from one another, and set back 50 meters from the small road separating the estate and the river. It was built in the early 1950s out of the local stone (pierre de Vaison) in classic style, in a historic listed area of town.
The main house is a traditional Provençal stone mas, with thick walls to keep it cool in the summer. Completely renovated, the interiors retain a charming and homely ambience with a living-dining space open-plan to a country-style kitchen on the main floor. Comfortably sleeping up to 8 guests, there is a master en suite bedroom (with air-conditioning and a gorgeous view) upstairs as well as three further bedrooms (with ceiling fans) and two bathrooms on the main floor. There is also a library with billiards and a gorgeous terrace with views.
The smaller adjacent annexe (included in the 12-person rate) accommodates four additional guests with its spacious loft-style open-plan kitchen-dining-living area, two bedrooms, a large bathroom, and a separate WC. It opens onto a small terrace with views of the Mont Ventoux in the distance and the hills just across the river.
Admire oak, olive, fig, mulberry and kaki trees across the enclosed garden. The poolside terrace is beautifully paved out of natural stone with sun loungers, surrounded by fragrant lavender bushes and pink oleanders, overlooked by an atmospheric outdoor dining and activity area. Here, you can play pétanque or ping pong, dine al fresco, or just relax in the hammock or on one of the loungers. From these garden areas guests can take in unobstructed views of the hilltop medieval castle that sits high atop the opposite bank of the river l'Ouvèze.
Just a few hundred metres down the river lies the historic Roman bridge, and at a similar distance discover the ancient hilltop medieval quarter, along with two major Roman antiquities sites right in the centre of town. Also in the centre of Vaison-la-Romaine you’ll find the pedestrian shopping streets and the main square, with a great selection of shops, cafes and restaurants, where you can relax and take in the atmosphere of Provence.
What Oliver loves...
This Provençal stone house is an incredible rarity, enjoying absolute privacy yet only a stone’s throw away from shops, restaurants, cafes, as well as popular historic attractions and a beautiful medieval town.
Mas Mayeaux subtly combines classic architecture with a modern interior and tasteful decorating to stunning effect
The region boasts gorgeous rolling lavender landscapes and hillside vineyards along with some truly fantastic wines of the Côtes du Rhône
Enjoy cultural events like local music, dance and wine festivals or even the Tour de France as the peloton ascends the nearby mythic Mont Ventoux
What you should know
Access to the house is up a flight of stone stairs, therefore not for those with restricted mobility and may not be ideal for families with young children.
Air-conditioning is only available in the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area of the main house and in the master bedroom on the upper floor. All other bedrooms in the main house have ceiling fans!
Please note, the annexe does not have air-conditioning, only fans.
The 8-guest price applies to the main house only, while the 12-guest price includes the use of the 2-bedroom annexe house.
Due to fire-risk, there is to be absolutely no smoking inside or outside the property.
Walking distance to a village & restaurant via paved routes.
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Mas Mayeaux
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Outstanding Landscapes
Vaison-la-Romaine is steeped in history, surrounded by vineyards and teeming with hiking and biking routes in the area. Mont Ventoux, made famous by the Tour de France, is visible from the property and is only around 23 km away, providing challenging cycling routes and breath-taking views from the Mediterranean to the Alps. Find out why renowned travel journalist, Alastair Campbell, loves this region so much and has been holidaying here for the past 30 years, over on Telegraph Travel.
The pedestrian shopping streets, with the marché provençal on Tuesdays, are a short walk away are a multitude of charming cafes and restaurants. In the cité mediéval, just across the Roman Bridge, you’ll find historic houses, a church, and castle ruins at the top of the village, which also boasts many delightful art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Vaison’s rich past will enchant those who love historical places, as masterly showcased in the open-air antiquity sites in the town centre. If it’s entertainment you want, then take in a concert or dance performance at the Théatre Antique (outdoor Roman Theatre). And, for shopping and dining, Vaison boasts all modern amenities, including cafes, restaurants, shops, bakeries, supermarkets and just about anything else you could possibly need during your stay.
The region is a wine aficionado’s paradise, with delectable local Côtes du Rhône varietals from Vaison and the charming surrounding villages, such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, along with Sablon, Roaix, Cairanne, Rasteau, Baume de Venise and Vacqueyras. All of these villages of the same name as their wines are close by and well worth visiting for a tasting!
Other activities across the area include an adventure park, Oxygène, just down the road (750m) as well as hiking, biking and horse-riding within a short drive. A little further afield, discover rock climbing, water parks, a river walk (Promenade dans le Toulourenc, 16km), canoeing beneath the Pont du Gard (66km), a cultural visit to the Papal Palace in Avignon (54km) and even the Mediterranean beaches near Marseille (142km) and the Camargue (130km). The Seve Ballesteros-designed Pont Royal Golf course (80km) is just over an hour's drive away, or tee off at Provence Country Club (46km), while there is a 9-hole course in Orange, 30-minutes away by car.
Mas Mayeaux is an hour from Avignon, 96km from Nimes Airport and 110km to Marseille Provence Airport.
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!
