Farmhouse Provence Mas La Monaque Les Baux de Provence France

Mas La Monaque

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Accommodation (Self Catering Farmhouse, sleeps: 12)

Mas La Monaque is an ancient recently restored farmhouse which was built in 1658.
It is located at the foot of the Alpilles range close to the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence and between the villages of Maussane les Alpilles and Mouries.

Bedrooms - 5 large air-conditioned bedrooms restored to the highest standards, all with private ensuite bathrooms and tastefully decorated with quality furnishings.
Kitchen and Dining - a fully equipped modern kitchen in a traditional Provencal style.
The dining room overlooks the rear gardens through a conservatory-styled area close to the kitchen
Living Rooms - 2 separate salons with quality furnishings enabling privacy when needed.
Study - there is a large study off one of the bedrooms with a covered terrace overlooking the rear gardens.
The house is centrally heated throughout.
SKY satellite television is available with over 300 English speaking channels as well as a selection of French channels
wireless internet capability - you can bring your laptop if you can't holiday away from the web and email.
The Grounds - the house is situated on 7.5 acres of grounds highlighting the colour and character of the Alpilles.
The olive trees, irises, and lavender are typical of this ancient region.
Enjoy the Provencal game of "petanque" on the boules pitch under the pine trees or simply take in a leisurely walk exploring the terrain.
The grounds, pool, ponds and terrace areas are spectacularly illuminated at night. (view grounds)
Swimming Pool - Pool enjoy the tranquility of the secluded 12 metre swimming pool with diving board.

Locality (close to: Les Baux de Provence)

Located at the foot of the Alpilles range close to the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence and between the villages of Maussane les Alpilles and Mouries and only 40 minutes from Marseille Provence International airport.

The surrounding area is richly endowed in beautiful villages such as Les Baux de Provence, Saint Remy de Provence, Maussane Les Alpilles and historic regional towns such as Arles, Avignon, Marseille, and Aix-en-Provence.
There is also a wide variety of local attractions including several golf courses, and world-renowned, outdoor Provencal street markets.

Les Baux de Provence, officially classified and labelled as "one of the most beautiful villages in France" is situated in the heart of the Alpilles on a rocky plateau 245 metres high.
The superb stone fortress is one of the "must sees" if you are visiting Provence and the medieval village has a wonderful selection of shops selling Provencal products as well as several restaurants with excellent reputations.
The Le Baux vineyards produce wine of an excellent quality and the "Cathedrale d'Images" visual show is an unforgettable experience.
This region, along with the area immediately surrounding Mas La Monaque, is the largest olive producing region in France.

Salon de Provence - 20 minutes
Nimes - 35 minutes
L'Isle sur la Sorgue - 40 minutes - great markets/antiques
Aix en Provence - 40 minutes
Marseille - 50 minutes - France's oldest city with its spectacular port and views from Notre Dame de la Garde

Mas La Monaque Picture Gallery (click to enlarge)