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Lauriers

Maussane Les Alpilles, Saint Rémy de Provence, Provence

FROM £ 3,799 PER WEEK

Short stroll to restaurant and town

Accommodation

Ground Floor: Kitchen with door to outside dining terrace (oven, microwave, dishwasher). Large open plan dining/living room (WiFi, A/C) with French windows to terrace. Washing machine. Cloakroom (WC). Double bedroom with door to separate terrace (A/C). Double (A/C). Shower room.
First Floor: Principal double bedroom with balcony access.
Outside: Covered terrace and dining area. Enclosed garden. Barbecue. Private parking.
Private swimming pool (10m x 5m) with Roman steps.

Delightful villa with pool, just 5 mins walk to a stunning Provencal village. A perfect base for adventures throughout Provence, or an equally perfect hideaway from the outside world.

Enjoy some peace and quiet in Lauriers, which is a short walk to the centre of Maussane-les-Alpilles (5 minutes), an active village all year round with a thriving central square, café, bars and quality restaurants. The property, which has air conditioning throughout, is thoughtfully laid out with 3 double bedrooms and capacity for 6 people. The living space is open plan, cooling and offers plenty of comfortable relaxing space. Enjoy cooking in the well equipped kitchen opening out onto a dining terrace overlooking the pool and gardens which are spacious and screened by hedges, flowering laurels and roses making this a haven to hide away with your family.

The village has excellent boulangeries for fresh bread and morning croissants, a well stocked artisan deli, a fromagerie (for fresh cheeses), 'cave de vin' (for local and regional wines) and charcuterie (for meats), to name a few. There are public tennis courts in the village and numerous sign posted walks in the area. The location, in the Alpilles National Park, is ideal for exploring Provence with its beautiful villages such as les Baux-de-Provence (5km), St Remy (10km), Eygaliéres (17km) and interesting towns, full of ancient history such as Arles (23km) and Avignon (39km). Nimes and Marseille Airports (54km) are both easy to reach and offer a good number of flight choices. The TGV Rail station in Avignon is equally close, for those preferring to travel by train.

This property does not accept children under 6 years old (including infants).
Please note that there is a local tourist tax to pay: £2.73 per night for guests aged 18 and over.

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Please note: A local tourist tax of £2.73 per person per night is payable for each party member aged 18 or over. We will add this amount to your booking.

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Great Things to Do Near Lauriers

Avignon

The principal city in the region, Avignon’s historic centre includes a 12th century Romanesque cathedral Notre Dame des Doms and the 14th century Palais des Papes, an immense Gothic building with formidable walls up to 18 feet thick! There are, of course, also many restaurants and cafés, shops, parks and squares to explore.

Local gardens to visit

Garden lovers will no doubt wish to visit 'Les Sentiers de l'Abondance' in Eygalières, landscaped gardens with a focus on aromatic and medicinal plants, and 'Le Jardin d'Alcinoos' in St Rémy, a private botanical garden dotted with artworks and scultures.

A stroll and a bite in St Rémy

This popular town is typically Provençal with boulevards lined by plane trees, plenty of cafés and restaurants, and a bustling weekly market. A Roman triumphal arch still stands on the outskirts, and the town itself has a number of historic buildings and chapels.

Les Baux-de-Provence

This gorgeous medieval village, which features on the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' list, should definitely also be on your sightseeing to-do list! Set on a rocky plateau, there are superb views on a clear day down to Arles and the Camargue. There is some beautiful architecture to see, but also just a lovely atmosphere of an authentic Provencal village with pleasant terrace cafés and art galleries to browse.

Archaeological Site of Glanum

These Roman ruins near Saint-Rémy date back to about 100BC although it is thought there was a native population here from about 500BC. Around 260AD, the town was destroyed by barbarian invasions but the survivors founded a village nearby that was to become Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The ruins were uncovered in the early 20th century, and include some superb classical architecture.

Estrine Museum and Van Gogh Interpretation Centre

The 18th century Estrine Hotel in St Rémy was built to house the Princes' Judicature headquarters. Nowadays it houses the Estrine Museum, dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh. Visitors can find out about this exceptional artist, who lived in Saint-Rémy for a year, and his influence on 20th and 21st century art. The museum's permanent collection also includes work by other artists such as Bernard Buffet and Albert Gleizes, and there are two or three temporary exhibitions a year.

Carrières de Lumières

This former quarry has been converted into a multimedia centre, where still and moving images are projected onto all the walls and floors, offering a truly immersive experience! There are usually at least two shows to choose from, often exploring and showcasing the work of a visual artist, for example Picasso and Van Gogh in 2018.

Enjoying the great outdoors in the Alpilles

The Alpilles natural park, on your doorstep, is great for walking and mountain biking, as well as more adventurous activities such as climbing, quad biking, canyoning and via ferrata. There is a diverse range of landscape within the park and it is an important habitat for many species of flora and fauna.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

This town in the Rhône Valley is renowned and revered around the world for its quality wines, and you can learn more about winemaking in the area at the Maison Brotte winery and museum.

Barben Zoo

Near Salon de Provence, this zoo is set in a 33 hectare forest and has over 600 animals of more than 120 different species. Many large mammals, as well as reptile and bird collections. Why not combine with a visit to the Chateau nearby?

Château de la Barben

This medieval fortress with gardens designed by Le Nôtre is situated between Salon de Provence and Aix en Provence. Built in the 11th century on a rocky peak, the chateau was impregnable, and belonged to successive families including royalty. The Château has become the setting for events: heritage days, candlelit tours, medieval banquets and shows. It is also lived in and fully furnished, and can be explored by guided tour by costumed guides. The gardens are open to the public on certain days and include ponds, fountains, statues, and even a 30-metre long underground passage.

Make a splash!

Enjoy a family day out on a hot day at the water park in Monteux. Ride the surf simulator 'Da Wave', cool off in the pools and water slides, and explore the Adventurers' Castle playground.

The Camargue

This unique natural site is worth a day trip. Join a boat trip through the unique Camargue landscape and look out for the resident horses, bulls and birds. Or explore on foot or by bike at the Petit Rhône Reserve.

Nearby

Towns/Villages

Maussane Les Alpilles	7 mins
Les Baux-de-Provence	10 mins
St-Rémy-de-Provence	15 mins
Arles	30 mins
Avignon	40 mins

Beaches

Plage du Prado (Marseille)

1 Hr 20 mins

Airports

Avignon	40 mins
Marseille	1 Hr
Montpellier	1 Hr 10 mins

Train Stations

Avignon TGV	35 mins
Cavaillon	40 mins

ports

Calais

9 Hrs 40 mins

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