LE PARADOU

Located in a peaceful, natural environnement, close to the lovely Provencal village Paradou, this authentic typical Provencal farmhouse has been completely restored recently with superb taste. The house is truly beautiful and boasts stunning old stonework and a contemporary decor as well as a comfortably furnished sitting room and fully equipped kitchen with everything you could possible need. The 4 spacious bedrooms, including two Master bedrooms, have been beautifully furnished and the decor is stunning.

The house has approximately 150 m² (1 615 ft²) of living space on 2 levels including :

Ground Floor :

• Large living room with comfortable velvet sofas and a dining area (TV)
• Fully equipped kitchen with dining area
• WC with hand basin
• Suite 1 : Double bed (150cm x 200cm) with bathroom (bath and walk-in shower). Direct access onto the terrace and South facing garden.
• Separate wc

First Floor :

• Suite 2 : Double bed (150cm x 200cm). Shower room with 2 washbasins, walk-in shower and wc.
• Bedroom 3 : Double bed (150cm x 200cm).
• Chambre 4 : 2 single beds (90cm x 2), can be made into a double bed (King size : 180cm).
• Separate shower room for the 2 bedrooms (basin and walk-in shower).
• Separate wc

OUTSIDE :

Stunning old Provencal stone property surrounded by pretty Mediterranean plants and shrubs, Cyprès trees, Oleander bushes, Lavender… a beautiful stone table, sun loungers, armchairs, deck chairs...

The garden is intimate, a charming courtyard with pretty flower beds surround a lovely pool edged in stone, a contrast to the modern ground floor doors and windows.The long terrace is South-facing and sheltered from the Mistral wind. The perfect spot to sit back and relax during the warm summers. Enjoy relaxed lunches, barbecues, delicious candle lit dinners with friends and family, lounge in a deck chair or read a book in the sun with a glass of local rosé.

A pretty Provencal pergola provides much welcome shade during the hot summer months.

• Landscaped courtyard/garden approximately 300m² (3 229 ft²)
• Large private car park outside the property (3 vehicules)
• South-facing terrace
• Swimming pool 5m x 4m, depth 1.45m, chlorine filtration, alarm.

EQUIPEMENT

Inside :

• General :
  Sleeps 8 : 3 Double beds (King size : 180 x 200cm) - 2 single beds (90 x 190 cm) can be made into a double bed.
  Air-conditioning. Heating.
• Kitchen fittings and Household equipment: 
  Fridge - Freezer - Electric oven - Microwave - Extractor fan - Hob - Toaster - Coffee machine and Nespresso coffee machine - Dishwasher - Washing machine - Dryer - Ironing equipment - Vacuum cleaner…
• Multimedia: TV - Satellite tv - Internet connection - Wifi
• Miscellaneous : Hair dryer - High chair

Outside:

Garden furniture : tables, chairs, garden armchairs, sunloungers… Car park for 3 cars.

PLUS POINTS :

• Perfect location : Tranquil setting yet close to the village.
• Air-conditioning throughout.

EXTRA SERVICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST :

• Bespoke in house catering service and in house Chef (available upon request).
• Additional services : personal trainer, tennis lessons, massage…

Recommandations : Personal transport necessary

Additional Services

• All linen as well as bath and swimming pool towels are supplied (The bath and swimming pool towels, linen and sheets are changed weekly for rentals of two weeks or more)
• Housekeeping included in the rental : 2 hours per week.
• Additional cleaning service possible (Hourly rate; please consult us).
• End of stay cleaning: 70.00 €.
• The maintenance of the exteriors and the swimming pool is ensured by the owners.

Other information :

• Air-conditioned throughout
• Pets may be accepted by the owners after prior request (breed and photo of your pet required).
• Wifi

Extra services available upon request :

• Bespoke in house catering service and in house Chef (pre-booking required)
• Baby-sitting service
• Additional services : Grocery shopping, chauffeur, guide/driver, transport service, personal trainer, tennis lessons, massage…

LOCATION :
The property is set in the perfect location only 500 m (1 640 ft) from the pretty village Paradou and its lovely local Provencal shops, South of Les Baux de Provence (3 km / 1,86 miles) and East of Maussane les Alpilles (2km / 1,24 miles) in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Park… bakery, restaurant, small supermarket, market once a week, Doctor, etc...
There is a local supermarket 6 km (3,72 miles) away in Fontvieille and colourful Provencal markets every day in nearby villages.

Ideally located for visits of Provence : Les Carrières de Lumière (3 km / 1,86 miles), Les Villages Perchés : Gordes (40 minutes), Roussillon (65 km / 40 miles), Bonnieux (64 km / 39 miles) etc.., Nîmes (45 minutes), Pont du Gard (35 minutes), La Camargue (30 minutes), Saintes Maries de la Mer (40 minutes)…. Distances and travel times given as an indication.

Other :
Maussane les Alpilles : 2 km / 1,24 miles - Fontvieille : 6 km / 3,73 miles - Saint Rémy de Provence : 10 km / 6,21 miles - Arles: 14 km / 8,70 miles - Les Baux de Provence: 3 km / 1,86 miles - Avignon : 25 km / 15,53 miles - Aix-en-Provence : 45 minutes - Marseille : 1 hour.

ACTIVITIES & LEISURE :

The perfect place to sit back and relax !
The house is set in a lovely peaceful setting with a cute garden and refreshing swimming pool to enjoy during the warm months . Despite it’s quiet location, it is close to many fantastic places to visit in Provence.
Enjoy lovely walks in the surrounding countryside and stunning Alpilles with your family or friends (direct access from the house), beautiful Olive groves contrast the incredibly beautiful white rugged rocks of the Alpilles, colourful Provencal markets, cherry groves and vineyards surround the village.

So many stunning landscapes to discover in the Alpilles and Luberon : Les Baux de Provence (3 km/1,86 miles) Gordes (40 minutes), both classified as the Most Beautiful Vilages of France. Not far from Gordes, the beautiful Plateau de Sault with its stunning Lavender fields and incredible Roussillon ochres.

The house is ideally located as a base to visit Provence : Vineyards and Olive producing Domaines in the Baux Valley.
The lively village Festival in Paradou takes place on the first weekend in September (Bull traditions, ball, giant paella, etc.)
Not far : Maussane les Alpilles, famous for its numerous fountains, hence its name « Village of a thousand fountains ». Maussane is an AOC Olive oil producing village ; Saint Rémy de Provence is renowned for its Museums, Antique Roman Vestiges (Glanum) and its super chic boutiques.

Découvertes :
La Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer (45 km / 28 miles), Avignon à (28 km / 17 miles), the Luberon and its renowned Villages perchés (40 km / 25 miles).

Sport and Leisure :
Mountain bike rides, numerous hiking trails by foot from the property in the Alpilles Natural Park.
Lots of nearby activities : tennis (2km / 1,24 miles), golf (Servanes in Mouriès, Manville in Les Baux, Avignon) and horse riding …

ACCES :
 A7 Motorway, exit AVIGNON-SUD/ Cavaillon 25 km
 Avignon TGV Train Station : 30 minutes.
Avignon Caumont Airport (30 minutes). Marseille Provence Airport (50 minutes)