Maison Sanctuaire

Maison Sanctuaire is an exquisite 5-bedroom villa in Provence with lovely rural views from its flower-filled terraces and attractive swimming pool. It’s a five-minute drive from Maussane-les-Alpilles’ charming restaurants and shops as well as being close to the famous village of Les Baux-de-Provence.

Wood-beamed ceilings and cool tiled floors add character to the open-plan living and dining spaces with chic furnishings alongside a great sense of style. Light floods in from the arched windows that open out to the terrace framing the garden and swimming pool view.

The ground floor also benefits from a master bedroom and bathroom whilst there are four further en suite doubles upstairs, all with queen or king-size beds. The attention to detail here is impressive and we love how the contemporary features are blended perfectly with traditional touches.

Outside there are spots for peaceful reading, a game of pétanque, an early evening glass of rosé on the shaded outdoor lounge and al-fresco feasts in the pool house next to the wood-fired and Weber barbecues. The 16m long swimming pool, which can be heated on request, is also hard to resist, as are the surrounding sun loungers.

There are many lovely villages close by, starting off with Maussane-les-Alpilles, home to café terraces, inviting restaurants and a Thursday morning market. Both Maussane and nearby Mouriès are known producing some of France’s best extra virgin olive oil whilst Les Baux-de-Provence is classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’.

Art lovers will be keen to follow Van Gogh’s footsteps in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Arles whilst history enthusiasts will adore day trips to Avignon and Nimes. Meanwhile, don’t forget about the incredible landscapes of the Luberon with its vineyards, orchards and iconic perched villages (Gordes, Ménerbes, Roussillon) reached within an hour by car.