Location: Eygalieres, Provence, France, Europe (Eygalieres 1 Mile, Saint-Rémy 6, Avignon 18, Marseille 40) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 6 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: House
The house is located in the heart of Provence, close to the region's most appealing sites and trendy towns and cities.
The house is in Eygalières, a trendy yet uncrowded and lovely Provençal village which has remained authentic and full of character and charm.
The house and property are 1 mile from the center of Eygalières in a peaceful less densly built non-buildable area, off a small country road at at the end of a 1/4 mile private access road, and enjoy a magnificent view of the Alpilles mountains, and spectacular surroundings.
The 4 acres (2 hectares) enclosed property has landscaped gardens with olive , cyprus, pine, bamboos and fruit trees.
It is decorated with lavenders, rose laurels, bignonas and roses.
Large level lawns surround the secured pool, ideal for families with children.
The 3500 sq. feet (300 square meters) house is in perfect condition.
The house can accommodate 10 people
Its rooms are large and bright:
- a spacious living and dining room,
- a large shaded terrace facing the Alpilles mountains which the living room looks out onto,
- a roomy outdoor and covered summer dining room with a lovely view, two barbecues and cooking facilities,
- a fully equipped kitchen close to both dining rooms, with a separate pantry,
- five large air conditioned bedrooms, each with a private bathroom.
There are two king sized beds, one queen sized bed, one double bed, and two twin beds.
- one common powder room next to the living room and a common bathroom.
A 40ftx20ft heatable (150 euros/week) child secure private pool with shower and an electric cover that maintains water temperature overnight.
The fenced property is reached through an Iron Gate equipped with a remote. The gate can be opened from inside the house.
There are two covered parking spaces outside and one in a garage with remote control.
The house includes:
- wifi broadband internet access
- widescreen 42' LCD satellite TV with foreign channels (BBC, CNN, Disney...)
- multi-zone DVD player
- free telephone calls to America and Canada, to non-cell phones in western europe (other countries, please inquire).
- a high-chair, 2 cots and a playpen.
After departure maid service is included and a change of sheets and towels with three maid hours is provided a week for multiple week stays (extra maid hours 12 euros an hour. Please book early).
This is quintessential Provence-dazzling summers, olive trees, vineyards, hilltop villages, Roman ruins...
The house is ideally located to discover Provence as Eygalières is in the middle of the major sights.
- within 15 minutes are Saint Rémy (beautiful and trendy provencal town) and les Baux de Provence (a spectacular historical medieval fortress and adjoining village),
- within one half hour's drive are Avignon, Arles, Tarascon and le Lubéron region's hilltop villages Gordes, Ménérbes, Roussillon, Bonnieux and the Sénanques abbaye,
- within one hour's drive are Aix en Provence, the famous Chateauneuf-du-pape vineyards, Orange, Vaison la Romaine, le pont du Gard (famous Roman aqueduct and spectacular bridge), Nîmes, Uzés, la Camargue, Marseilles, the Mediterranean sea, les calanques de Cassis,
When you just want to relax, you will enjoy our lovely pool and exceptional surroundings.
Add to this the gentle country and Alpille views, shaded outdoor dining and shaded poolside areas and you have an idyllic, restful holiday retreat.
Activities:
- Markets/marchés (Local fruits, vegetables, foods and products) in surrounding villages
- numerous local fairs,
- major flea market, numerous nice antic stores and lovely setting in l' Isle sur la Sorgue, a small town 15 miles away.
- Major Festivals: - Avignon, - Aix en Provence, - Orange, - La Roque d' Antheiron.
Bullfights in Nimes and Arles.
In Eygalières you will find:
- two grocery stores with excellent local fruits, vegetables and cheeses,
- two bakers,
- an excellent butcher and caterer,
- a newspaper stand, a post office, a pharmacy, two doctors, hair salon,
- very pleasant provencal restaurants
- three lovely bistros/bars with shadded terraces.
Restaurants
There are many fine restaurants and pleasant bistros/bars with shaded and sunny terraces in the area in:
- Eygalières and its 4 very nice and pleasant provencal restaurants (Michelin 2 stars 'Maison Bru')
- Saint-Rémy, 15 minutes away, an also trendy and busier town (while maintaining Provence's uncrowded feeling)with numerous restaurants and bars,
- les Baux de Provence, 20 minutes away, famous Michelin 2 stars 'l'Oustau de Beaumanieres'
- Avignon, 30 minutes away, a beautiful Provencal city, classified in UNESCO's world heritage, with its papal palace, the largest gothic monument in the world, home of the Catholic church in the middle ages, and its world reknown cultural festival in July,
- Aix en provence, 45 minutes away, another beautiful Provencal city which, like Avignon, has an old and exceptional downtown which is wonderful to stroll in,
- Marseilles, 1 hour away, a Mediterrenean sea jewel, and its spectacular ocean front Michelin 3 stars 'Le Petit Nice'
Sports:
- cycling with rentals nearby,
- golf with three beautiful golf courses within 15 miles (Servannes, Pont Royal, and Les Beaux),
- horseback riding for adults and children, with countryside tours,
- rock climbing,
- tennis in Eygalieres
- Kayaking down the beautiful Sorgue or Gardon going under the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, and much more.
Airports: Marseilles and Nîmes both 45 minutes away.
Train: Avignon TGV station 30 minutes away. Paris 2h30 train ride away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Swimming pool towels are provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Remote control operated
- Covered Parking : One spot in garage and two covered spots on property
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib (2) : There also is a high chair and playpen.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 42 inch LCD television with international satellite channels (CNN, CNBC, BBC).
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : 40 feet by 20 feet, professionaly maintained, electric cover, heatable (150 euros/week). Shaded poolside area.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The kitchen is fully equipped, the summer dining room has a separate cooking area and two barbecues
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Roomy covered and shaded summer dining room, shaded outdoor terrace, shaded and covered private terrace upstairs for master bedroom.
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Beautiful view of Alpilles mountain range
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : All phone calls to France, the US and Canada are free. Phone calls to non cell-phones to the rest of western europe are free, (for a country in the rest of the world, please enquire). Please enquire before making calls to a non US or non European country.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Covered summer dining room with mountain views and openings in three directions.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly : The property is covered with lawns without any obstacles. the pool is fully securitized. Families with young children very much enjoy these features.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Please only smoke outside the villa
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros, US Dollars)
May 26/12 - Jun 30/12 .. € 3,400/week or $ 4,500/week
Jun 30/12 - Sep 01/12 .. € 4,700/week or $ 6,200/week
Sep 01/12 - Sep 29/12 .. € 3,400/week or $ 4,500/week
Sep 29/12 - Apr 27/13 .. € 2,800/week or $ 3,700/week
Apr 27/13 - Jun 29/13 .. € 3,400/week or $ 4,500/week
Jun 29/13 - Aug 31/13 .. € 4,900/week or $ 6,500/week
Aug 31/13 - Sep 28/13 .. € 3,400/week or $ 4,500/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
3500sq Ft Villa with Spectacular View, 4 Acres, 5 a/C Bedrooms
Year Purchased: 1993
Why the Owner Chose Eygalieres
The weather is marvelous, Eygalieres is in the center of Provence, is beautiful, typically Provencal village, fashionable yet small enough to be quaint.
Saint Remy, a beautiful and fashionable town with plenty of bars and restaurants is fifteen minutes away.
Twenty minutes away is l'Isle sur la Sorgue, a marvelous town and its renown antique shops
A mere half an hour away is Avignon with its renown summer Festival d'Avignon.
Forty five minutes away is Aix, the famous university town.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The house and its surroundings is amazingly quiet.
This area of Eygalieres is no longuer buildable and the low number of properties each have four or more acres of land.
This contrasts to many other rental properties in Eygalieres who sit on much more densely built land.
On fridays, you can go to the Eygalieres market, a great treat which is replicated in surrounding towns the rest of the week.
The house is in a no construction area of Eygalieres which, in contrast to other areas of the village, is not densely built.
This is for gliders only, which take off with an elastic chord, and are rarely seen around Egyalieres
Owner's Map of Eygalieres
We have been living in Eygalieres for 16 years.
We lived in this house for the first eleven years before deciding to rent it out.
It is those eleven years that made us confident this house would please those that rented it.
We have had many American renters, all very happy with their stay in the house and in provence.
Property Photos
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- House in winter - Eygalieres Mountain View Vacation Home
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- Inside property to house, pool and Alpilles mountains - Eygalieres Mountain View Vacation Home
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- 2003 Aerial View (pool is now fenced which is surrounded by hedge) - Eygalieres Mountain View Vacation Home
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- Pool (child secure fence inside the hedge) to house
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- House to Pool (shaded area at right of pool)
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- Summer Dining Room
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- Alpilles mountains and pool to right
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- Kitchen to tabled terrace (Panoramic view of mountains through windows)
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- Dining/Living room (mountains views through windows, widescreen TV right)
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- Living and Dining room (mountain view to right)
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- Master Bedroom, bathroom with shower room and tub, terrasse to right
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- Master Bedroom, pool, property and mountain views, chimney and terrasse to left
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- Bedoom 2 bath has tub, shower, bidet and toilet
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- Bedroom 3 bath has shower and toilet
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- Bedroom 4 bath has shower and toilet
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- Bedroom 5 bath has shower and toilet
Traveler Reviews (13)
Highly recommended villa in the heart of Provence
Guest: Pierre-Olivier
(San Francisco, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/09
Review Submitted: 10/06/09
We rented the villa over an extended week-end for a get-together of 10 friends. The house is in excellent condition, extremely clean, and quite nicely decorated. It comes with a large swimming pool and a huge backyard - great for all kind of sports. The 5 bedrooms with dedicated bathrooms, the large living room and kitchen are perfect. The location is only a few kilometers out of the village of Eygalieres and is therefore both very quiet and practical. From the house, you also get a perfect view on the Alpilles and wonderful sunsets. Finally the owner is very nice and helpful. We all very much enjoyed our stay in this wonderful villa.
Owner response:A great feature of the house is that it lies in the middle of a no-construction area (five years ago four acres were needed to build) that extends to the famous Chapelle Saint-Sixte which is a ten minute walk away. As a result, the area is much less densely built than other areas of Eygalieres (properties here have four acres and above). No houses or neighbors are visible from the house or its property. The village of Eygalieres is less than a five minute drive or fifteen minute walk (1.5 kilometer/not quite 1 mile).
Recommended for:
Gourmet Group Holiday
Guest: Margaret Williams & Mary Miller
(Lakewood, CO)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 10/20/11
The actual location and surroundings of the villa far exceeded our expectations! There were 5 couples who are a gourmet dinner group in Denver, CO and the villa was perfect with 5 bedrooms and 6 baths! We loved the spaciousness of the areas for eating; 3 available for 10 people. It was extremely clean, and had all the needed amenities for our week stay. The grounds and pool were well maintained and the view of the mountains, spectacular! Plenty of room for all of the cars. The owner stopped by a few times, very friendly and was checking if we had everything we needed. On the last day, he came over quite early to take a group picture, which was greatly appreciated. We would recommend this property in an instant! It is perfect for a large group! Activities: swimming in lovely pool, many settings to just relax and read, loved being able to cook our gourmet dinners in the evening! Attractions; don't miss Eygalieres market day,, and the many wonderful towns in the area. We would explore hilltowns during the day and return for dinner. Marvelous winery down the road for a great tasting adventure! NO DISLIKES!!!
Recommended for:
Our amazing week in Provence
Guest: Gary, Nancy & Friends
(San Jose, California, USA )
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 10/05/11
Our five couple travel group was very fortunate to have reserved this amazing villa on the outskirts of Eygalieres, Provence. The on-line photos only offer a glimpse into the beauty and comfort of this charming home. We particularly enjoyed the morning sights of the nearby mountains, the spacious garden area and the seclusion of this expansive property. Our day trips included excursions to Avignon, Gordes, L'Isle sur la Sorgue and the Chateaunu de pape wine region. Whether relaxing by the pool, reading on the veranda or enjoying a home cooked meal, not a day passsed we didn't throroughly enjoy. We are greatful to our host for his help in orienting us to the many sights and experiences the region has to offer and for contributing to a vacation adventure trip that will stay in our respective memories for years to come.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Everything you could want
Guest: David P.
Date of Stay: 08/20/11
Review Submitted: 09/06/11
We have stayed at this property for the last three years and have no hesitation in recommending it as a superb holiday location. The house is well equiped and this year, in particular, the air-conditioning has been a god-send. The eating and seating areas outside work well and the pool is of good size and well kept. In previous years we had tried a number of rental properties in both Italy and France and changed each year. Having settled on Eygalieres, each year we wonder if we should try something new, but on arrival know that we will be booking for another year. Finally I should mention that the owners are both friendly and very helpful. Any query or problem is immediately addressed
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.
Home Away
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
This house is truly a "home away". After a few hours everyone in our family, adults as well as children, felt at home in this magnificent house. All rooms in the house and the outdoor facilities are well equipped. The outdoor dining facility was the natural center of our stay, with plenty of seating space and a great view of the garden with Les Alpilles mountains in the background. The garden is beautiful and so big, that you get a feeling of being totally undisturbed. The pool and the area around it was great, lots of deckchairs and other chairs, shadeoptions and safetygates. Eygalieres is a beautiful village, where you can get bread, groceries and meat. Within an hours drive, there are plenty of places to visit. When we left, everyone agreed, that they would like to come back to this beautiful place. Can you get a better recommendation?
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.
Artist's Paradise
Guest: Char
(Austin, TX USA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 06/06/11
We found a little piece of heaven when nine women artists rented Mas des Deux Puits, just a mile or two outside of Eygaliares. Located in the heart of provence, it was easy access to some of the most picturesque views and villages in France. We followed in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Cezanne to photograph and paint the historical villages and beautiful countryside, stopping along the way to taste the wine at local vineyards. The owners were so helpful, the accommodations very satisfying and the swimming pool in the afternoons most delightful. We all hope to return some day. It was beyond our expectations.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing.
Heaven on Earth
Guest: Andy
(Plano, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10
Review Submitted: 10/18/10
My wife and I and another two couples just returned from a magnificent stay at this lovely villa in the heart of Provence. The villa is breathtaking as is the scenery. The bedrooms are very roomy and the bathrooms are modern and spacious. The kitchen is loaded with everything you need to prepare any meal. The dining areas are as advertised in that there is a formal dining area and a well equipped, covered area just off the kitchen which is open to the outside. Grilling outdoors has never been such fun. The property owners could have not been more helpful. We were presented with a list containing the best restaurants in the area, the names of the best patisseries and the local butcher. A blackboard in the kitchen enumerated all the local market days, including the fish market day in Eygaleires. The owners have done evrything in their power to make this villa all about you. I have been renting villas in Europe for several years and found this one to be the best. If you truly want to get a feel for Provence, then this is the place for you.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great place to relax after exploring Provence
Guest: PatH
(virginia, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10
Review Submitted: 09/20/10
This beautiful and well-equipped home is the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring Provence. Easy driving distance to Nimes, Tarascon, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, St-Remy, Les Baux and other destinations. The village of Eygalieres has a good charcuterie, boulangerie and epicerie as well as a couple of good restaurants, so eating out or cooking at home are options. Plenty of wineries nearby offer tasting and sales. This home is comfortable for four adult couples, with room to spare. The outdoor dining area and pool were well-used during our stay. Our hosts were helpful when needed but did not hover. I highly recommend Mas des deux puits.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Mas des Deux Puits, Eygalieres, Provence, France
Guest: Maggie
(Callao, Virginia, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10
Review Submitted: 09/19/10
This beautiful villa, set in the breathtaking Alpilles hills, is every bit as gorgeous as its photos and the listing description suggest. The villa has a much more generously stocked kitchen than most; the bedrooms are clean and inviting, and the living room is spacious and airy. The swimming pool is clean and the grounds are well maintained. The owners were more than helpful and their son went above and beyond to drive my fiance and me to the TGV station in Avignon. I wholeheartedly recommend the villa as an ideally situated vacation rental, conveniently close to numerous places of interest including Avignon, Nimes, Tarascon, Arles, St. Remy de Provence, Glanum, Les Baux, the Vaucluse, the Var and a host of picturesque villages, including the charming village of Eygalieres. Eygalieres, about a mile from the villa, has groceries, bakeries, and a good butcher. There is an outdoor market in the main street on Saturdays. I never ate at a restaurant I didn't like. In Eygalieres my favorites are Micocouliers and Aubergine. If you don't mind a good hour's drive, visit Vinsobres (near Vaison La Romaine) in the mountainous Var region, and drop by the Domaine de Jaume for superior wines that are certainly worth the trip. The scenery is magnificent and Vinsobres is a spectacularly pretty village with its stone houses and narrow, cobblestone streets. A course Camarguaise (a bull game) is a good way to mop up the spirit of the region, and animal rights champions can rest assured that the bulls emerge with all their dignity and no harm done in this very Provencal tradition. Try to see a game in the fabulous Roman amphitheater in Nimes. It's easy to imagine another audience, two thousand years ago, cheering other spirited bulls and human performers, though those games would have been in stark contrast to the benign French version. The Roman ruins at Glanum, outside St. Remy, afford another memorable experience. The tomb and triumphal arch outside the ruined city are amazingly well preserved. Bonnes vacances!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Mas de Deux Puits
Guest: Karen
(Surrey, England)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/27/10
The Villa lives up to the glowing reviews. It is an ideal place to spend a holiday; lots of outside space to lounge around in (no less than three different tables to eat alfresco!), beautiful grounds, fabulous views ...... The inside is a little dated but it is light, airy and comfortable. It works well for all ages but is particularly good for a family holiday as the pool is gated so you can let young children wander around the garden without having to worry about their safety.
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