Aix-quise!

Guest: VS & AM (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

Our family's stay in the beautiful provençal town if Aix this summer was highlighted by La Maison de Nonna. La Maison is an extension of the beauty, refinement, and elegance of Aix. It's owners, Kristine and Thierry are very gracious, tentative and extremely efficient. For example, during our stay the AC for some reason did not work to its maximum capacity, we immediately notified Thierry and he rectified the problem that same day. Kristine's refined taste does not limit to La Maison de Nonna's impeccable décor, but it also extends to all her suggestions of sights, restaurants, excursions for us to do. We trusted Kristine with everyone of her suggestions and were never disappointed. We can honestly say that when in Aix and if La Maison de Nona is available you will not be disappointed with your stay here. Stepping into La Maison de Nonna is like stepping into a world of "luxe, calme et volupté." Bon voyage!!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Living a Charmed Life in Aix en Provence

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

I have stayed here previously and most recently this past June. Aix is one of the most wonderful small cities in France, let alone the world. It has all the modern conveniences of a big city, yet one can walk everywhere and feel the history. This wonderful apartment is just as it looks in the pictures - comfortable, inviting and very French, both old world and modern conveniences. The apt. is very clean and well maintained with many personal touches as antiques and art. I felt a part of Aix every time I came 'home' here. Kristine is a lovely hostess and provided me with information on where to eat and what sights to visit, and made me feel very welcome. This is what I consider a vacation home, not a hotel, so there is a kitchen to cook meals in with ingredients from the outdoor market which is very close by. My week was filled with wandering the streets of Aix and enjoying leisure time reading and resting in this lovely apartment. The building has a welcoming atmosphere as one leaves the sidewalk below and the interior's walls keep the outside noise away, yet the views from the windows allow for wonderful sight line around the surrounding architecture. I would and have recommended this apartment to others.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Wonderful apartment in the heart of Aix

Guest: Allan (Oakland, California, U.S.)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

My two friends and I had a wonderful stay at Kristine & Thierry's lovely apartment right in the center of the old town. The apartment itself is beautifully and comfortably furnished, with many interesting objets d'art that reflect the owners' good taste. The many large windows flood the apartment with cheerful light. The apartment was impeccably clean, and the beds were quite comfortable. The double-paned windows did a great job of keeping out any street noise at night. The air conditioning was quiet and effective. Staying at an apartment is such a great way to immerse yourself in the life of Aix. We bought fresh food at the local market and prepared a delicious breakfast each morning. The patisserie just steps away from the front door had fresh and tasty breads and pastries. Kristine and Thierry are perfect hosts. Kristine provides a wealth of useful information to enjoy your stay in Aix (as well as other cities you may be traveling to). Although the three hotels we stayed at during our trip to France were all quite nice, none of them compared to the comfort and style of Kristine & Thierry's apartment in Aix. Many thanks for a memorable stay!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Perfect Week

Guest: Brianne (Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/05/11

My family and I had an excellent week staying in Aix at Maison Nonna. The apartment was beautifully furnished, in a great location, and Kristine and Thierry were wonderful hosts. I would stay there again and recommend it to others in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

A good beginning to our month in France

Guest: MMW (Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

Maybe we caught Kristine at a stressful time. She and Thierry were renovating another apartment in the building the evening we arrived and she just rushed through a few things with us...mainly how to work the tempermental appliances. She told us to make sure to lock the windows and doors as she didn't want any more university students getting into the apartment and making out on her beds, etc. She emphatically asked us NOT to bother her and Thierry unless it was an absolute emergency (her words) as they were trying to get this other place ready for guests arriving soon. Thierry came to collect the rent the morning we left so we didn't see Kristine again. Not the warm fuzzy feeling other guests seem to have felt. When we asked for any personal recommendations she had of places not to miss she just opened the secretary desk and showed us guide books and tourist brochures. She did tell us the university students liked to party a lot and she was sure right about that! On the weekends be prepared for drunk kids screaming up and down the street at 4 AM! Hundreds gather at the square a block away that in the morning is transformed into the great food market other reviewers have mentioned. However, be forewarned...it becomes party central! The decor of the apartment is more "shabby chic" than antique. It's funky....the bed's mattress is actually on some type of futon frame, the daybed in the LR slopes so much it's uncomfortable to actually sit on, there's no fan in the bathroom and it becomes very steamy, there is a real lack of space to hang clothes - the main bedroom has nothing and the 2nd bedroom just a wardrobe with just a few hangars. ETC. But we liked Aix. We took a good walking tour, went to a cool jazz club, hung out in the markets and cafes, shopped and relaxed. It wasn't the highlight of our month long holiday in France but a nice place to visit. In the future I would prefer to stay with owners who accept credit cards or PayPal as Kiristine's acceptance of cash only mailed in advance as a deposit was awkward.

Owner response: I am so sorry to hear that your experience did not live up to your expectations nor to experience that my other guests have had while visiting Aix en Provence . Unfortunately, you did arrive at a stressful time (in fact due to a family emergency, rather than as you suggested, the preparations for other guests) and that your visit coincided with "spring break parties" for the university students. Also, I know you were suffering from your broken foot and it must have been difficult to travel while nursing your injury and that certainly couldn't have made your visit to Aix more pleasurable either. I hope you come back to Aix en Provence very soon in better circumstances, Kind regards and a bientot, Kristine

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car.

This is the place to stay in Aix en Provence...without doubt

Guest: Barry & Christine (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/30/11 Review Submitted: 04/08/11

My wife and I had a wonderful time in Aix. The apartment was everything it said in on the website...and more. Kristine, the owner, met us there and told us all about the unit. They had a lovely basked of fruit, cheese and snacks along with a bottle of wine. An old building that has been totally renovated on the inside....and "smack-dab" in the middle of the old town. We would recommend it to all of our friends and certainly plan on coming back in the future. Aix is a wonderful town with fantastic markets, restaurants and lovely winding streets to explore. We didn't have a car and never even thought about it. JUST A GREAT PLACE!!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

The most comfortable apartment in France

Guest: Leigh & Keryl (Brisbane, Australia)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 06/05/10

For our stay in Aix, we could hardly have done better than La Maison de Nonna. It was spacious, with comfortable furniture and we felt very much at home. The wi-fi access was good and a supply of power adaptors allowed us to recharge our devices. We received prompt responses to our queries. Kristine was friendly, helpful and enthusiastic and worked hard to make sure our stay was comfortable. The old city location is superb and provided a great base for exploring Aix and the surrounding district. (We highly recommend the €1.00 bus ride to Mte Sainte Victoire for a day’s hiking with unbelievable views.) We highly recommend this apartment. May 2010

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Guest: Amy160 (Aix-en-Provence, France)
Date of Stay: 02/13/10 Review Submitted: 02/13/10

We enjoyed a 3-month stay in this charming, stylish, and perfectly situated apartment. Having stayed in other furnished apartments in Aix whose owners were less accessible or less responsive, we especially appreciated Kristine and Thierry's hospitality and helpfulness (when I accidentally and unknowingly unplugged the TV, for example). The very efficient and quiet heating/air conditioning system was very much appreciated during an unusually cold spell. Our stay began--and ended-- with a delicious and attractive fruit plate (I ate the final grapefruit on our last day and it was amazingly good). La Maison Nonna is a delightful, comfortable, and convenient place to stay in Aix.

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Guest: Jennifer and Ray (Edmond, OK)
Date of Stay: 10/16/09 Review Submitted: 10/16/09

What a wonderful apt!! we hated to leave and had a wonderful time in your AIX EN PROVENCE. This trip could not have been better, in large part due to la Maison Nonna...we were calling it home by the 2nd day. It is so comfortable and beautifully decorated. your excited welcome Kristine was awesome!! Here is to many more travels to provence, especially Aix!!

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Guest: D. and the girls (Tulelake)
Date of Stay: 10/16/09 Review Submitted: 10/16/09

We can't even begin to express how wonderful our time has been in aix enprovence. This apartment was "PERFECT"for our girls trip. we really enjoyed all the special touches and location. The Luberon and Calanques of cassis were sure favorites but most of all how nice to be greeted by a friendly face that seemed like an old friend after months of correspondance. we felt safe and comfortable from the first day..WE WILL NEVER FORGET THIS PLACE...!!

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