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Paradise in Provence [#290522] | View Property

Les Baux de Provence
House, 4 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
1600-3500/wk
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  • New York resident

    New York resident

    • Guest Richard E.
    • Date of stay 05/18/13
    • Review Submitted 05/28/13
    The house has one of the most beautiful views in Provence...on top of a hill that only has 8 homes and this one is at the top...your only neighbor is the owner Nissim... I was at first nervous knowing the owner would be there, but it was a blessing...he is so nice and helpful, especially since my wife and I had never vacationed in France before...he brought us into the charming small town 5 minutes from the house and helped us get some food from the market and bakery...he was a big help, since we knew very little French. He was available for any questions (only if you needed his help...he was not nosy)....he would help us with directions and sites to see...the grounds around his house are beautiful and very spacious....I recommend staying here very highly.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Magical Stay in Les Baux de Provence

    Magical Stay in Les Baux de Provence

    • Guest Jim
    • Date of stay 04/22/13
    • Review Submitted 06/03/13
    Baubesse is a stunningly beautiful property, the house is warm and inviting, and Nissim is a thoughtful, welcoming host. With Nissim’s directions, finding Baubesse was no problem: the property is about 1/2 hour from the Avignon TGV station and 15 min. from Saint-Remy de Provence. It is centrally located and perfect for exploring the region. The lovely village of Maussane is 5 minutes away. There you’ll find a charming town square, restaurants, markets, bakeries and patisseries. Les Baux de Provence, with its castle ruins perched high on a limestone cliff, is breathtaking. The country road that leads to Baubesse is near the base, only a few minutes away by car, bike or on foot. Nissim’s property is the last on this road. The house is a classic stone, Provencal country dwelling. Yet, it is also spacious: with a layout and sufficient rooms to allow being together or privately retiring for reading, a nap or early bedtime. Baubesse is surrounded by acres of olive trees, fields of herbs and craggy white hills. These hills are an easy 10-15 hike from the house and they contain the remnants of old limestone quarries which are an adventure to explore. On a clear day you can see the Mediterranean. Nissim greeted us upon arrival and instantly made us feel welcome and comfortable. He is friendly and tremendously helpful, providing tips on sightseeing, farmers’ markets, where to shop for groceries and even making introductions to a local winery (Mas de la Dame) and an olive oil producer (Castelas). Nissim occupies a second house, not far from the main house, and he is always available should you need him. We stayed at Baubesse one week (not long enough) in late April. For the first few days the weather was sunny and warm. We enjoyed exploring Les Baux, shopping the farmers’ market in Saint-Remy, hiking to the old quarries and relaxing by the pool. Towards the end of our stay, a mild storm passed through. In the mornings we made excursions to Arles and other nearly towns. In the afternoon and evenings, when temperatures cooled, we appreciated the comforts of the house: snug with room heaters and a burning fire, perusing the thousands of books in Nissim’s library, admiring the artwork (much of it by Nissim), preparing dinners, with fresh ingredients from farmers’ markets, and opening bottles of local wines. The house was enchanting from the warmth and glow of the large fireplace and dozens of candles. THANK YOU, NISSIM!!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Spectacular property!

    Spectacular property!

    • Guest Stuart and Meghan
    • Date of stay 03/23/13
    • Review Submitted 04/16/13
    This was a spectacular property to spend a week at with our three children. The house is beautiful inside and out and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Nissim was so friendly and helpful and a wonderful person to talk to. He made sure we were comfortable and was very happy to answer any questions we had about the area. The surrounding countryside with the olive trees behind the house make it a perfect setting to relax but also a great place for kids to run around and play. The fruit and vegetable store in Mausane is full of the best produce we have ever had and the Carrieres De Lumieres is a wonderful light show our whole family enjoyed. There were also many nice villages nearby to visit. Thank you so much Nissim for such a wonderful stay; we missed your house as soon as we left it and our kids say it was their favourite part of our whole trip!

    Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway.

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  • An experience of a Lifetime... Savour the moments...

    An experience of a Lifetime... Savour the moments...

    • Guest Louise Q.
    • Date of stay 09/25/12
    • Review Submitted 10/10/12
    If you are planning to Go to Provence ... Stay Here and Visit with Nissim for an Experience of a Lifetime !!! We arrived a little later than was expected due to a re-route in the town and thankful for the directions we had received from our new friend Nissim, who was patiently waiting for us. Nissim greated each of us, 5 ladies, with a hug and European kiss and kindly helped us to unpack our suitcases from the car. We then walked around the spectacular house and spent a little time to take in the wonderful view, as the Sun was just getting ready to set! Cameras were clicking feverishly in the house and at the view - It's difficult to put it all into words, here are a few .. SPECTACULAR, DIVINE, BREATH TAKING Nissim, was OUR ANGEL... He was concerned about dinner - we were tired and needed to unpack and decide what we would do over the next few days - he suggested Pizza/Wine and he would go with some of us into town to get them and bring them back to the house !!! WE SAID YES YES YES! Amazing .. it was a Pizza Van in the center of town and fabulous ... We LOVED the house - Villa - the exterior views, the interior uniqueness - art, sculpture, music, books - something for everyone - a place to relax, think, appreciate the beauty of the place, friendships, old and new - and a place to explore adventures!! We visited Moussane, the closest village to the house - GREAT cafes and a quaint place to just hang out and have a glass of wine or beer! The next day we were off to Chateau to see the magnificient views we could see from there .. it was a beautiful sunny warm day and we spent it exploring the area .. Amongst the other areas we were able to explore were: Cassis, Arles, St. Remy, Rousillion - the City of Ocre - a definite must see & Gordes. The best part of a vacation is meeting the people and learning about the various areas ... We were also blessed to meet Nissim's son, Jules, on a rare, rainy day when he stopped by and helped us set up a roaring fire with Nissim. He was also a wonderful young man who definitely shared his dad's zest for life! Nissim has become a wonderful Friend and he has such a unique perspective on Life and the World ! He spent time with us together and us individually as we chose to talk ... Never, unless we initiated. He always was a blessing to US and we ALL are grateful for the time we had with him ... Everything on the website was 100% accurate !!!!

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • A View and a Story

    A View and a Story

    • Guest Omar R.
    • Date of stay 09/18/12
    • Review Submitted 10/04/12
    My wife, daughter, nanny + another couple stayed at this property September 18-23, 2012. My deepest regret is that we didn't allocate more time to this leg of our vacation. My other regret is ranking this place so highly since I want to return to this property - and this gem may become so popular that future bookings may be difficult. So on to some specifics: the terrace view is one of the best in Provence. You don't need to go any place for a great view. You might even be tempted to stay put and wile away the day on the terrace, drinking in the view, along with some great local wine. Too sunny? No problem. The terrace has an electronic awning that comes out with the push on the remote to give you the shade of your choice. And if you have a little child (we have a 4-year old daughter); you won't be able to tear the kid away from this place. My daughter loved the pool (well maintained; along with pool furniture and a covered area for shade). There are also rolling meadows where your children can have their own adventures - including plucking figs off fig trees. The home itself is well maintained and steeped in the life history of the owner (Nissim Marshall). Nissim is an artist and his beautiful art work is present throughout the home. And then,......the books ! To refer to Nissim as a "man of information" is an understatement. In his home you may find every notable work of literature over the past 50 years - and more. Nissim lives next to the property and has an amazing life story - treat him to dinner, you won't regret it! Plus Nissim will gladly provide local recommendations on anything you seek-Nissim has contacts everywhere; and he'll help you in any way he can (we forgot some luggage on the train in Avignon from Paris; our luggage ended up in Marseille; and with one phone call, Nissim was able to get a guy to drive in our luggage to the property the very next morning; Nissim saved our vacation right there!). For exploring Provence, the property location couldn't be more ideal, and the village of Maussane-les-Alpilles is at your doorstep for dining, wining, and grocery shopping. And the home has everything you need (fully equipped kitchen, dinnerware, linens, hot showers, etc), including speedy wireless internet - and Nissim's eclectic DVD collection. We are definitely returning and highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, comfortable, stay in Provence.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Paradise in Provence

    Paradise in Provence

    • Guest Susan
    • Date of stay 09/01/12
    • Review Submitted 09/27/12
    I was one of five adults who recently returned from two weeks at Baubesse. It was heavenly, even more beautiful than the pictures can convey. I can't wait to go back! The villa is located high in the Alpilles Mountains from which you can see the beautiful countryside of Provence for miles and miles. The nearby towns of Maussane and St. Remy are wonderful places to eat, shop and experience the local life. The house is large and comfortable with modern appliances including WI FI and satellite TV. There are many outside areas to sit, read, and swim, so wonderful that we seldom wanted to go anywhere else! Nissim, the villa's owner who lives nearby, was extremely helpful and generous, as well as greatly informed about the region. He introduced us to local friends which made our visit more personal. Our entire group was truly impressed by Baubesse, and extremely happy that we had the opportunity to experience Provence at this magical place.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Great first holiday in Provence!

    Great first holiday in Provence!

    • Guest Catrinel
    • Date of stay 07/07/12
    • Review Submitted 07/24/12
    Great location offering stunning views on the gorgeous surroundings; quiet and secluded but also very close to all neccessary amenities - charming villages offering all fresh saveurs de Provence (grocery, market, butcher...). Ideal place for shorter or longer trips to beautiful hystorical places (Baux, Arles, Camrgues, St Remy...), alternatively for hiking and biking or just for hiding yourself with a book. The house is charming, stylish, holding the owner artistic and cultural personal touch and making it much more attractive than usual accomodation sites; it also has all commodities and appliances you may need. The house was big enough for our group of three couples and four children. The pool and outside areas are great offering various spaces where people can either get together or spend private quiet time. The only regret was that we booked only one week so had to leave earlier that we'd wished. We definitely plan to come back and spend more time there!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Very nice

    Very nice

    • Guest Riad
    • Date of stay 07/01/12
    • Review Submitted 07/20/12
    Everything was perfect in the week we spent in this house: - the house is very nice, clean, very well furnished and stylish - the pool is very nice, well maintained and heated. Though we did not spend too much time in it, we were too busy exploring the region - the host is very professional in preparing the place for the guests. He is also very quiet and leaves total intimacy to the guests. - and of course, the area. Not only the place where the villa is located is gorgeous, but the surroundings are very nice and ideal for walking and Hiking. Basically you don't need to go far, you can do most of your hiking from the villa - finally, the Baux village has a lot of very nice places to visit and discover (beside hiking), such as the Chateau, the Baux village and the Carriere de lumiere.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Greetings from Lithuania

    Greetings from Lithuania

    • Guest Andrius
    • Date of stay 06/23/12
    • Review Submitted 07/26/12
    Lovely place to meet the sunrise surrounded by mountains; peaceful and calm - perfect place for those seeking to trade city rush into pure nature (that was the biggest advantage for me personally). A house is comfortable and internet access brings some civilization there. Grill outside the house is a good way to spend a lovely evening. Well... To make it short - we really appreciated the time spent there. Thanks to the landlord!

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Your Own Private Resort in Provence

    Your Own Private Resort in Provence

    • Guest Michael
    • Date of stay 06/23/12
    • Review Submitted 07/07/12
    We loved our stay at this house. The heated pool, flanked by cypress trees, with spectacular views of the Alpilles and the surrounding area, was a gorgeous retreat. The canopy over the striped poolside chaise lounges was perfect. The house itself, with stone floors throughout and a dramatic central fireplace in the living room, was charming and comfortable. The newly renovated kitchen was a delight. The house, which sits on its own 25-acre site that includes an olive grove, was EXTREMELY private, something we found very appealing. We stayed with our two young children, and the place was just right for us. It would also work well for older children or a romantic getaway. Convenient location for drives to St. Remy, Arles, Avignon, etc.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Paradise Indeed

    Paradise Indeed

    • Guest Ursula
    • Date of stay 04/21/12
    • Review Submitted 05/24/12
    Since the reviews of this wonderful property were what ultimately sealed our decision to rent this particular house, I must now add our voice to the rest of the cheers. First off, they did not promise too much; living here made our two-week vacation quintessentially Provence-ial. Much of the credit goes to the owner, Nissim, who had an uncanny knack for popping up at the exact moment we were wondering which outdoor market to visit, or where we should buy meat for a barbecue. Our family gathered here from the US and Germany to celebrate my mother's birthday and, between the six of us, the number of usable French words was frighteningly low. Again, Nissim to the rescue: fluent in English and with a working knowledge of German, he wrote notes and drew maps. With our communication fears set aside, we were ready to be set loose. Less than 2 miles away are the ruins of Les Baux castle with its amazing mix of shopping and history. About 3 miles in the other direction is Maussane, where we made daily visits for fresh provisions. Though a village, Maussane offers all that the spoiled American could hope for without losing a bit of its rustic charm. We were able to rent bicycles, find newspapers in all the requisite languages and even photograph the adorable lady working at the adorable bakery, as she smiled and hoisted up loaves of olive bread for the camera...oooh, don't get me started on the olive bread: that and a glass of local rosé quickly became a ritual each afternoon, all of us (and sometimes even Nissim, whom we started to miss when he wasn't around) sitting in the sun on one of three choice terraces or by the pool or, on the one day it rained (and every evening), in front of a cozy fire. As another guest already mentioned, seeing the sights of Provence was easy from this location, and there was plenty to see, yet we developed an odd longing to get back to the house as soon as possible, back to the olive loaf and rosé, to maybe play a few games of Bocce ball, maybe take a dip in the pool or maybe (read usually) just kick back and savore the Provence as it was meant to be savored. I'm almost at the word limit and haven't even mentioned the rosemary and thyme growing wild everywhere (we actually picked these herbs daily to add to our dinner), as well as the savory olive oil (which Nissim provided us from his very own grove behind the house!), as well as...In short: a vacation we will always remember, and will definitely repeat again...and again.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • One of the best holidays ever!

    One of the best holidays ever!

    • Guest Michael
    • Date of stay 10/01/11
    • Review Submitted 10/22/11
    My wife and I were at Baubesse for two weeks in October. We had a fabulous time. The house is very comfortable and extremely well-equipped, but what made the place so special was its location, up on a hill with views of the valley and mountains that we never tired of. The nearby town of Maussane has all the amenities, and there were lots of interesting places within a day's drive when we were able to to drag ourselves away from the house. The owner, Nissim, was a wonderful host who gave us excellent advice on where to eat and on places of interest we might want to visit. My only hesitation in recommending the place is the fear that it won't be available when we want to come back.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • C'est Bon

    C'est Bon

    • Guest Martha
    • Date of stay 09/30/11
    • Review Submitted 10/22/11
    The other reviews say it all. If you like peace, beauty, comfort ....it's here. Enjoy. We sure did.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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  • A Special Place!

    A Special Place!

    • Guest S. Family
    • Date of stay 07/17/11
    • Review Submitted 08/04/11
    Our family spent a week here in July. It is a remarkable home. The photos don't give justice to the gorgeous views! We went to Maussane-les-Alpilles in the mornings (3min drive) to get fresh pastries for breakfast which we had on the terrace. You can spend endless days here without leaving the area as it is just so relaxing and beautiful. We took walks and hikes. Our 3 kids loved the pool, playing ping-pong and just exploring in the surrounding area. We BBQ'ed, had wonderful wine and ate in the terrace while overlooking the incredible views. Nissim, the owner, has plenty of suggestions as to where to go/what to do. We hope to come back for a longer visit next time!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Lovely property

    Lovely property

    • Guest Heidi
    • Date of stay 06/15/11
    • Review Submitted 06/25/11
    We had a perfectly lovely vacation in this charming home. While we did take trips to see surrounding sights, the best part of our vacation was simply relaxing by the pool, enjoying the huge selection of books provided by Nissim, the gracious owner of the property. The pool and the surrounding views were amazing, and just what we needed to replenish ourselves from our busy lives. Next time we come, we'd love to bring our children, as there is so much to do for them, from the pool, ping pong, boule, hiking around the property, reading, playing games provided in the house, etc. It's a place we'd definitely love to return to!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • amazing!

    amazing!

    • Guest Josh
    • Date of stay 04/23/11
    • Review Submitted 06/06/11
    Our family of four stayed here for a week in late April, 2011. We had two couples join us for about four days during the stay. The house could not have been better. The pool is pristine, offering amazing views to surrounding rock formations. Trails literally connect to the driveway, allowing you to hike to Les Baux and St Remy. Inside, the house is warm... a huge open fireplace, an extensive library with a fabulous contemporary fiction catalog, art on the walls, a kitchen you can cook gourmet meals in, wireless service, etc. Unlike many other vacation properties, this one feels comfortable and lived in. The best asset is the owner, who bent over backwards to make us feel welcome. On short notice, he arranged a ping pong table to be delivered in time for our kids to play matches. A great place in a lovely part of Provence. I recommend it highly.

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

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  • The Essence of Provence

    The Essence of Provence

    • Guest NONE
    • Date of stay 04/14/11
    • Review Submitted 07/19/11
    It was worrying getting up there but well worth the drive up the unmade road. Just perfect for chldren/grandchildren. Access to all the best bits of Provence. And a most wonderful owner who was a mine of local information and whose library would make a village proud. We are definitely going back.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

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  • Paradise in Provence

    Paradise in Provence

    • Guest Hilary
    • Date of stay 09/11/10
    • Review Submitted 12/06/10
    Our family of 5 loved it here.Our only complaint was that our stay was'nt long enough.The location is great.We visited and loved Aix , Arles , Avignon , St Remy , Gordes , Bonnieux ( the list goes on ) and the small villages nearby like Maussane with its lovely , and way too tempting , Patisserie . The house was a retreat at the end of the day.no cars/tourists in sight , only the gorgeous views down the valley . The pool , set against a spectacular backdrop of rocky hills was enjoyed by all .The house has everything you need and more.It is charming,lived in and full of personality as is its owner ,Nissim. If only we had more time to spend enjoying the house and its pleasures .

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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