PARADOU

Leaving the pretty road that serves the small Provencal villages of the Alpilles, this adorable and authentic Provencal farmhouse, shares with its equally authentic adjoining neighboring farmhouse, the calm and beautiful environment of a small path bordered by old properties and a road No Exit.

Nestled at the end of the garden, you can discover its facade with exposed stones, and its shaded terrace.
From the entrance, its interior multiplies the assets: refined volumes, extreme whiteness of the plaster that covers the walls, exposed beams in the living room, the living room with an imposing stone fireplace as well as in the TV room with a stone wall added. a discreet supplement of soul.
A clever mix of noble and simple materials (wood, rattan, wool, zelliges…) and natural materials (rattan, wool, velvet…).
Here we can imagine an art of living where simple pleasure, combined with comfort, dominates.

DESCRIPTION

Its approximately 200m² of living space on 2 levels offer:

On the ground floor 

A direct entrance into the living room with dining area and equipped open-plan kitchen
A relaxation lounge with stone fireplace. Direct access to the terrace and the south-facing garden
A TV lounge
A suite (double bed 140 x 190 cm) and private bathroom
Laundry
Independent WC

Upstairs 

A double bedroom: (double bed 160 x 200 cm). TV
A third bedroom: Children's bedroom with 3 beds (2 bunk beds 90 x 200cm and pull out bed)
An independent bathroom with shower and 2 sinks and WC

THE EXTERIORS

An adorable garden, exudes a personality that harmonizes with the farmhouse and calls for relaxation,
The entrance to the property opens onto a path lined with fine gravel which leads to the farmhouse. To its left, a lean-to with a tiled roof and exposed beams accommodates a living space, near the swimming pool; summer kitchen equipped with a plancha to enjoy a healthy and balanced cuisine and adjoining dining room Emblems of Provence, pines, olive trees, cypresses, oleanders ... adorn this delicious garden, in the middle of which, the swimming pool fits perfectly , favorite place to cool off. Surrounded by grass, it bordered by a mass of fragrant lavender.
In front of the terrace shaded by a trellis, stands the coping of a natural stone well from Provence surmounted by a handle from which hangs a pulley. Formerly, the well essential for the daily water consumption of the inhabitants, it remains today, the witness of this practice and brings a crazy charm to the garden

400 m² enclosed garden
Private parking outside the property
South facing terrace
Heated swimming pool 9 x 4 m, depth 1.30 to 1.80 m, secured by a net barrier
Pool House with kitchen and summer SAM (sink, dishwasher, storage, cupboard, table and chairs).

EQUIPMENT 

Interior

Generals :
7 beds: (1 double bed 160 x 200cm) - 1 double bed (140 x 190 cm - 2 bunk beds and 1 pull out bed (90 x 200 Air conditioning throughout the farmhouse (except in the children's room) - 1 baby bed and 1 high chair

Household :
2 Fridge / Freezer - Electric oven - Microwave oven - Extractor hood - Hob - Dishwasher - Washing machine - Ironing kit - Vacuum cleaner…

Multimedia :
2TV - Internet connection - Wifi

Miscellaneous: Hair dryer

Exterior

Entrance door with opening
Plancha, sink, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, storage, cupboard, table and chairs
Garden furniture: tables, chairs, armchairs, sun loungers, parasol….
Recommendations: Personal transport desirable

Services

• Household linen and are supplied: 150 € per week. The towels, linen, sheets and beach towel for swimming pool are changed every week in the case of two weeks or more
• Housekeeping included in the rental: 2 hours twice a week(if 2 weeks minimum rental)
• Additional cleaning hours possible (hourly rate : 15 €)
• Household at the end : 100 €
• The maintenance of the exteriors and the swimming pool is ensured by the owners.

Some more informations

• Air-conditioning
• Electricity included except heating of the pool (200 euros per week)
• Pets are not allowed
• Wi-Fi

• No smoker

Extra services:

• Caterer, Home cooker (on request)
• Baby-sitting,
• Researches of providers, grocery shopping, service of a driver, guide/driver, transport service…
• Sports coaching, tennis lesson, massage at home, and other services on request

LOCATION:

Located in the countryside, on the pretty road that serves the small Provencal villages of the Alpilles, between Maussane les Alpilles and Fontvieille, the farmhouse is a stone's throw from the center of the village of Paradou, and 2 km from the heart of Maussane.
A beautiful environment in a small path bordered by old properties and a dead end street.

Some distances: (indicative)
The village enjoys an ideal location: 4 km from Les Baux de Provence - 12 km from Saint Rémy de Provence - Fontvieille 9 km - Eygalières 18 km - Arles 17 km - Salon de Provence 29 km - Avignon 31 km - Aix en Provence 70 km.
The Camargue is unveiled at 50 km and the Marseille city of Marseille is nearly 85 km away.

ACTIVITIES & LEISURE:
For your next vacation you have chosen the Alpilles and your holiday resort is opt for Le Paradou, a small paradisiacal village which bears its name well. It is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, between Les Baux and les Alpilles.
Very attached to traditions, he has kept an authentic character.
The Paradou draws its resources from the cultivation of the land. Agriculture and olive growing are indeed some of its most important sources of income. Moreover, it is known to be the first supplier and producer of the famous oil from the Baux valley. By organizing a small outing in the city, you will distinguish a rural landscape, with its picturesque houses and its forest of olive trees which overlooks the whole region. The climate is always pleasant with the Chaleur du Midi.

Nature & activities:
At the heart of the Alpilles Regional Park, you can discover the very rich natural space around Saint Rémy and practice there: Cycling, hiking and horseback riding, tennis, hot air ballooning, glider, canoeing, rowing on the Rhône or a plane to fly over the region ? … No limit!

Golfs:
Aux Baux-de-Provence 4 km, Servanes 9 km, Chateaublanc in Morières-lès-Avignon 29 km, Golf du Grand Avignon in Vedène 27 km.

Tourism & Discoveries:
In the heart of the Alpilles and Provence, Le Paradou also offers, a few kilometers away, discoveries where beauty and the art of living are the common thread of walks on charming roads, far from the main roads.
Around Saint Rémy: Les Baux de Provence and its medieval castle, Fontvieille and its Moulin de Daudet, Maussane les Alpilles ... The Natural Park of the Alpilles, Pays de Durance, Montagnette, Crau & Camargue, Pays d'Arles, Avignon & Lubéron, Pays du Gard.

Gastronomy and Terroir:
You are here, in a land of taste and a land of flavors, so staying in Provence also means discovering the richness of its local products, craftsmanship and gastronomy through markets, traditional festivals, museums, cellars, mills and restaurants. .
So to finish your day, take a tour of the restaurants of the city to taste the local specialties. Among the most popular recipes, opt for a barigoule artichoke dish. With each bite, you will appreciate the flavor of a good traditional recipe from Provence.

ACCESS:

Avignon road: exit n ° 24 Avignon sud via St Rémy de Pce and Maussane les Alpilles.
Route de Marseille: A7 Direction Lyon-A54 direction Arles exit n ° 11 St Martin de Crau via Maussane les Alpilles.
Route de Nîmes: A9-A54, Arles exit n ° 7 via Fontvieille.

Taxi:
Laurent Delepierre: 06.80.27.60.92 or 06.80.26.29.17
Taxi2paradou / Mr Yves Contant: tel 06 28 47 26 90

Avignon TGV station (35 km from Paradou, 2 hours 40 minutes from Paris)
Arles station with TER service (20 kms)
Tarascon station with TER service (15 kms)
St Martin de Crau station with TER service (17 kms)

Airports:
Nîmes Arles Camargue: 36 kms
Marseille Provence: 70 Kms
Nice Côte d´Azur: 245 kms