Villa En Terre Cuite
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Overview
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Stay in the heart of a delightful Provençal village whilst also benefitting from your very own swimming pool and characterful flower-filled terrace.
In central Maussane-les-Alpilles, this 3-bedroom French maison dates back to the 16th century and welcomes up to 6 guests across its three air-conditioned bedrooms, each one with its own bath/shower room. Embrace the charm of the old-fashioned interiors with exposed stone walls and wood beams in the cosy lounge, a traditional kitchen and a blend of old and new furnishings throughout.
The poolside terrace is wonderful with its terracotta pots of summer flowers, trees, statues and vine-clad walls alongside a handful of sun loungers for relaxation when you are not cooling off in your swimming pool. Sit by the blue shuttered windows as you enjoy an evening apéritif before dining out in local restaurants just a few steps away.
Indeed, this village house is in the very centre of Maussane-les-Alpilles, next door to the bustling Thursday morning market – how wonderful to be able to head there early to pick up a wealth of regional produce and truly soak up the ambience. Café de la Fontaine is only 400m on foot, the perfect spot for a morning coffee on the shaded terrace overlooking the pretty fountain and church.
Meanwhile, food lovers should book a table at Le Bistrot du Paradou, just 1.6km away, to experience its highly regarded daily menu, and don’t miss the excellent restaurants and markets in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Arles, two artistic towns so easily reached within half an hour.
Enjoy walks, horse rides and cycle rides passing endless olive groves, forests and limestone peaks as you explore the landscapes of Les Alpilles. Golf lovers can tee off at nearby Domaine de Manville, not far from the picture-perfect perched village of Les Baux-de-Provence, only 3.5km away and one of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’.
What you should know…
- Air-conditioning is featured in the bedrooms only.
- You are in the heart of the village here, right next door to a square where locals play boules beneath the plane trees - the bustling weekly market usually takes place here on a Thursday morning.
Property Features
House Interiors (210m2)
Ground Floor
- Living room (90m2) with office corner
- Kitchen, well-equipped including fridge, freezer, induction hob, toaster, filter cafetiere and dishwasher
- Utility room
- WC and sink
First Floor
- Bedroom with king-size double bed (180cm) and bathroom with bath, shower, two sinks and WC
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed (160cm) and bathroom with bath, sink and WC
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed (160cm), one additional single bed (90cm) and shower room with shower, sink and WC
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (8x4m, depth: 1.5m) with submerged safety alarm
- Sun loungers (x4) and parasol
- Terrace
- Plancha
- Garage (one car)
Other Facilities
- Air-conditioning (bedrooms only)
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa En Terre CuiteVilla en Terre Cuite is for guests who wish to experience authentic village life – the historic house is set in the middle of Maussane-les-Alpilles, a bustling Provençal village in Les Alpilles Natural Regional Park.
The house backs on to a square with shady plane trees where locals play boules. This is also the home of the traditional weekly market on a Thursday morning – just step out of your historic village home and you will find yourself surrounded by all the sights and sounds of the market, a great way to pick up regional produce and soak up the lively ambience.
Maussane-les-Alpilles’s other village square, around 400m away, is a pleasant spot for a morning coffee or meal out on a café or restaurant terrace overlooking the fountain and church. There is a selection of little shops in the village, including a bakery, butchers and grocery store (large supermarkets are in Saint-Rémy or Saint-Martin-de-Crau). Maussane-les-Alpilles (alongside nearby Mouriès) is known to produce some of the finest extra virgin olive oil in France.
Food lovers note that the tiny village of Paradou (1.6km) is a short distance away – book ahead to enjoy the daily set menu at Rick Stein’s beloved Le Bistrot du Paradou. Saint-Rémy (11km) and Arles (18km) are also loved for their excellent restaurants and atmospheric markets as well as art galleries, Van Gogh trails and historic sites (especially Arles’ Roman arena).
Closer to home, Les Baux-de-Provence (4km) is classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ – head out early to explore the medieval perched village and château before the day-trippers arrive. A little further afield, Eygalières (18km) is another picture-perfect village in Les Alpilles so loved for its charming houses, cafes, Friday morning market and gastronomic restaurants including Michelin starred Maison Hache.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Avigon Airport
(30km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Nimes Airport
(43km) |
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| Nearest Airport 3 |
Marseille Provence Airport
(55km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Saint Martin De Crau/Avignon TGV
(13km/32km) |
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| Nearest Village |
In the heart of Maussane-les-Alpilles
(0km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Maussane-les-Alpilles
(Within 100m) |
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| Nearest Shop |
Bakery, Spar grocery store etc
(Within 400m) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Saint-Martin-de-Crau
(10.5km) |
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| Nearest Town |
Saint-Martin-de-Crau/St-Rémy-de-Provence
(10.5km/11km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Golf des Baux de Provence
(1.6km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Tennis Club Maussane-les-Alpilles
(250m) |
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| Nearest City |
Avignon
(38km) |
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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 region offers several activities for all the family including lovely walks, challenging hikes, horse-riding, pony treks, rock-climbing, cycling and more.
Follow the windmill trail from the authentic village of Fontvieille, starting at Moulin de Daudet, and perhaps have a go at Le Vélorail des Alpilles where you cycle open vehicles along a former railway line passing glorious Provençal scenery.
Art lovers should visit Carrières des Lumières to watch famous works of art projected on to quarry walls. Artistic Arles and Saint-Rémy are both other great trips out with art galleries, museums, Van Gogh trails and historic sites (especially Arles’ Roman amphitheatre).
Further afield, discover tree-top activity centres near Salon-de-Provence and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, canoeing/kayaking along the Sorgue or Gard Rivers as well as various family attractions across Provence including Zoo Barben, Le Village des Automates, Parc Grimmland and Parc Spirou, all around an hour or less by car.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Tennis Nearby
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Child-Safe Pool
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
- Bike hire
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- 24h Concierge
- Maid service
- Private chef
- Airport/train station pick-up/drop-off
- Chauffeur/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. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights - all other durations on request. |
| Changeover day | Saturday - all other changeover days on request. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | No. €200, payable locally. 3 hours of intermediate cleaning per week included. This is for a standard changeover clean. 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. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes. |
| Tax | French Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required). |
| 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. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Outside only. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Air-conditioning is featured in bedrooms only. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Jan 10th 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 | £4,332 |
| Jul 1st 2025 - Oct 1st 2025 | £4,332 |
| Oct 1st 2025 - Jul 14th 2026 | £4,332 |
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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