This secluded holiday home is to be found in Les Alpilles Natural Park, a wonderful area of vineyards, exquisite villages and summer sunflowers.
Chic and cosmopolitan St-Rémy-de-Provence (5km) is only a short drive away, a town synonymous with Van Gogh who found artistic inspiration in its light and beautiful landscapes. Resident artists now sell their own work in the village galleries and there are plenty of good eating places to be found including Michelin starred restaurants. Don’t miss the Wednesday morning market where you can sample and buy a variety of regional food.
Les Baux-de-Provence (13km), one of France’s acclaimed Plus Beaux Villages, is a medieval gem perched on a rocky outcrop where you can view the golf course below. Head a few kilometres south from Baux to find the picturesque village of Mausanne, well known for its amazing olive oil produced in its two remaining windmills where you can sample the produce.
Eygalières (10km) is another one of the prettiest spots in Provence, a small hill-top village with winding lanes, authentic charm and superb views across Les Alpilles Natural Park. Many A-list celebrities have unsurprisingly bought villas here - there is a church, bakery, butcher, a handful of restaurants, cafes and bars as well as a typical Provençal market on a Friday morning.
Having explored the local town and villages, travel northwards towards the Rhône and the bustling city of Avignon (25km), once the centre of the Roman Catholic world, and visit the Pope’s Palace and Saint Benezet Bridge, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The weekend farmer’s, flower and flea markets sell good local produce – pick up a bunch of flowers here for your holiday dining table.
The dramatic mountain ranges and idyllic villages of the extraordinary Luberon region are only a drive away. For more adventure head south-west towards the historic city of Arles (30km), well known for its fascinating Roman remains, particularly the Amphitheatre. It’s also a gateway to the wild wonders of La Camargue with its beaches, lagoons, rice fields, galloping white horses and iconic pink flamingos. There are so many family activities to pursue here including horse riding, trekking, quad biking and jeep tours across this untamed landscape.
