Maison Jolibois
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Overview
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Walk through the gates of Maison Jolibois and it’s like a step back in time as you pass olive trees and a vine-covered pergola before strolling through the handsome doorway into your characterful 5-bedroom village house in Fontvieille.
Soak up the authenticity of this French maison with its blue shutters, exposed stone walls, art work and intricate tiled flooring in many rooms - Maison Jolibois will delight Francophiles seeking timeless Provençal charm. Watch movies using the projector and screen in the living room/library, cook meals in the delightfully old-fashioned kitchen and chill out on the sofas in the upstairs lounge.
Up to 10 guests can sleep here across the slightly unusual layout. The first bedroom with its shower room is accessed independently via the entrance garden and there are another four bedrooms upstairs the main part of the house, three of which are doubles with cooling units for warmer weather, and a cooler east-facing twin bedroom, alongside three more bath/shower rooms (two en suite).
Old stone steps lead to the upper garden with tall cypresses, an ancient hackberry tree for shady relaxation alongside the swimming pool and rustic summer kitchen with everything you need for outdoor feasts by the stone barbecue. Although you are in a bustling village, there’s a bucolic ambience across the characterful gardens.
It’s only a short walk to the heart of Fontvieille with its café terraces, restaurants, shops, bullring and old-fashioned cinema. On the edge of the village up on a hill is the iconic Moulin de Daudet – follow the lovely walking trail through the pine forest to appreciate the beautiful landscapes that inspired the 19th century French author, Alphonse Daudet.
Artistic Arles is 10km by car with its markets, restaurants, art galleries, photography festival and Roman sites, also the gateway to the Camargue. Furthermore, this is a great location for visiting the landscapes of Les Alpilles with picture-perfect villages amongst the olive groves including Les Baux-de-Provence and Maussane-les-Alpilles both 15 minutes away.
A little further afield, canoe, kayak or paddle overlooking the Roman aqueduct, Le Pont du Gard, visit the beautifully preserved Roman sites of Nimes or head to yet more UNESCO World Heritage sites in Avignon in this enchanting region of southern France.
What you should know…
- One of the bedrooms is accessed independently via the garden (you can also reach the first-floor from this room). Please see the ‘Layout’ tab for full details of where the bedrooms/bathrooms are across the house.
- The house is not air-conditioned however three of the upstairs bedrooms feature cooling units.
- This is a charming village house with characterful features – children will need to be supervised across the old steps and different levels.
Property Features
Maison Interiors (L shaped, 240m2)
Main Floor
- Lounge with home-cinema (pull-down screen and video-projector), library and old fireplace
- Dining room
- Kitchen, well-equipped including fridge, freezer, electric oven, gas oven, Lacanche hob, microwave-grill and dishwasher
- Pantry/laundry room with washing machine
Garden Room (independent access)
- Independent bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and shower room (no WC). You can also access the first-floor of main house.
Upper Floor/Upper Garden Level
- Lounge with fireplace
- Master bedroom with king-size double bed (180x200cm), cooling unit, bathroom and separate WC
- Bedroom with double bed (140x200cm), cooling unit, bathroom and WC
- Bedroom with double bed (140x190cm), cooling unit
- Shower room and WC (bedroom above has direct access)
- Bedroom with two single beds (90x200cm each)
- WC (mid-staircase)
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (8x4.5m, depth: 0.8-2.1m) with safety alarm and cover
- Pool house/summer kitchen with sink, hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge (and freezer part), stone barbecue and dining area for 8-10 guests
- Shower and WC (in pool house)
- Sun loungers (x6)
- Upper garden lawn with cypresses and ancient hackberry tree
- Fountain and old stone stairs
- Entrance garden area with pergola for outdoor dining
- Olive trees and peach tree
- Parking space (north side, independent entrance and gate)
- Second parking space (south side)
Facilities
- Cooling units (in three bedrooms)
Location
About the surrounding area of Maison JoliboisLocated in an authentic Provençal village on the edge of Les Alpilles Natural Regional Park, Maison Jolibois is an enchanting place to stay just a short walk from the centre of Fontvieille and only 10km by car from Arles.
There is a bakery a brief stroll away or continue to the heart of the large village with its characterful lanes, restaurants and square with café terraces. Fontvieille is a traditional village where you will shops amongst locals and visitors alike. There is a bullring beneath the plane trees showcasing bulls from the Camargue and an old-fashioned cinema. Meanwhile, the Vélorail des Alpilles (450m) is a fun activity for all ages, departing from the village (check opening times/dates in advance).
Fontvieille is also loved for its associations with the writer Alphonse Daudet who lived on the edge of village at Le Château de Montauban (800m). There is a lovely walking trail through the pine forests passing Moulin De Daudet (1.1km) and other mills across the landscapes.
This is a great base for visiting Les Alpilles Natural Regional Park, a glorious region of Provence. Hilltop Les Baux-de-Provence (9.5km) is classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ whilst Maussane-les-Alpilles (9km) and Paradou (7km) are lovely spots for lunch. The Wednesday morning market in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (18km) is another highlight, as is the picture-perfect village of Eygalières (30km) in just over half an hour by car.
Admire art and history in nearby Arles (10km) with its Van Gogh trail and Roman arena, then venture further into the wild landscapes of the Camargue, an area famed for its white horses, bulls and pink flamingos, ideal for nature enthusiast and outdoor adventurists.
You are also well located for visiting Le Pont du Gard (33km), a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the small cities of Avignon (32km) and Nimes (40km) for yet more ancient history of this incredible part of southern France.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Nimes Airport
(34km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Avignon Provence Airport
(36km) |
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| Nearest Airport 3 |
Marseille Airport
(63km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Arles/Avignon TGV
(9km/28km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Fontvieille centre
(Within 400m) |
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| Nearest Shop |
Bakery
(Around 200m) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Fontvieille
(Within 400m) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Intermarché CONTACT Fontvieille
(450m) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Tennis Club de Fontvieille
(1km) |
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| Nearest Town |
Arles
(10km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Golf des Baux de Provence
(9km) |
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Region
The Provençal way of life is one that’s deeply tempting for anyone who’s been feeling the need to get away from it all. This is a place where the Mediterranean weather turns fields of corn and lavender into picture-perfect backdrops, where you can sip your locally bought wine and enjoy the landscapes before heading out and tackling them head-on with a range of great activities for families, groups of friends and adventurous foodies. Better yet, our range of villas in Provence and chateaux and holiday homes in the Côte d’Azur make the perfect base to explore this enchanting region!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesThis is a characterful and authentic village house in Fontvieille a short walk from the restaurants and shops of this traditional and bustling Provençal village. Fontvieille is home to a bullring, an old-fashioned cinema and hilltop Le Moulin De Daudet. En route to the windmill, there is a small playground not far from the tourist office.
Follow the lovely hiking trail through the pine forest connecting Moulin De Daudet and other windmills passing landscapes that inspired the 19th century French author, Alphonse Daudet. The seasonal Vélorail des Alpilles also departs from Fontvieille, a fun family activity where you pedal open-air vehicles along a former railway line as you admire gorgeous scenery of Provence.
There’s a wealth of adventurous activities across Les Alpilles Natural Regional Park and the captivating Camargue. Meanwhile, discover canoeing/kayaking along the Gard River by the famous Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or enjoy a paddle and riverside picnic as you admire the incredible Roman aqueduct.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Kid-friendly museum
- Kid-friendly excursions
- Water excursions/Boat trips
- Forest park/High-rope course
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Tennis Nearby
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Child-Safe Pool
- Home Cinema
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting / childcare services
- Bike hire
Extras included at this property:
- 2 x 3hrs of housekeeping per week
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Extra cleaning
- 24h Concierge
- Private chef
- Airport/train station pick-up/drop-off
- Chaffeur/private car rental
- Bike rental
- Boat rental
- Private plane rental
- Shopping service
- Babysitting
- Butler
- Well-being coach
- Cooking classes
- Wine-tasting
- Booking of local activities (restaurants, festivals, concerts, exhibitions etc.)
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | €2000 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €2000 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes. |
| Pool opening dates? | Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes, standard changeover clean included. Mid-stay clean of 2 x 3hrs of cleaning also included. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Changeover day | Saturday. All other changeover days on request. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
| Tax | Included. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Not allowed. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 10 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Dec 19th 2024 - Jul 1st 2025 | £5,484 |
| Jul 1st 2025 - Jun 22nd 2026 | £5,484 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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