Villa Olivier

So quintessentially Provençal and only 3km from Saint-Rémy, Villa Olivier is a beautiful 6-bedroom home set in the most wonderful gardens with olive trees, fountains and roses alongside glorious views of Les Alpilles landscapes.

A true haven of calmness, this characterful stone villa masterfully combines rustic charm with contemporary design – six double bedrooms with artwork and splashes of vibrant colour can be found alongside welcoming living spaces, traditional furnishings and a superb semi-professional kitchen. Added features include air-conditioning throughout, home-cinema, a Sonos music system as well as a rather elegant Steinway piano. Furthermore, there are stunning vistas to be enjoyed from two of the upper bedrooms with their balcony and terrace.

The gardens are so incredibly picturesque with trailing roses by the covered dining terrace, cypress trees dotted across the grounds alongside fruit trees, summer lavender, ancient planes and endless olive trees – all the sights and aromas of Provence. There’s the idyllic fishpond, the grand amphitheatre and the Provençal fountain whilst the gorgeous swimming pool is surrounded by a spacious terrace and pretty stone walls. Discover tranquil benches, a bountiful vegetable garden and picture-perfect spots just right for a morning coffee or evening aperitif.

All of this, yet Saint-Rémy is only 3km away, one of the region’s most iconic towns and where Van Gogh once painted ‘Starry Night’. Artists still flock to Saint-Rémy’s studios, art galleries and makers markets, especially in the summer months, whilst food-lovers will appreciate many inviting restaurants and the atmospheric Wednesday morning market.

When not hiking through the undulating landscapes of Les Alpilles Natural Park, with trails starting close to the villa, be amazed by the charm of Les Baux-de-Provence, enjoy the extra virgin olive oil of Maussane-les-Alpilles or look out for discreet celebrities in Eygalières, all within a 15-minute drive.

The perched villages and vineyards of the Luberon also await, as do the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Avignon, the Roman remains of Nîmes and the historic gems of Arles, the gateway to the mesmerising Camargue.