Maison Reine

Overview

The residence is peaceful, serene, and elegant. 

The relatively minimalist style goes straight to the point, a clever mix of noble and simple materials exposed beams, terracotta floors, and natural materials such as marble, wood, linen or rattan.  Here we can imagine an art of living where simple pleasure is combined with comfort.

The house consists of six bedrooms with five bathrooms for 12 guests - ideally for 10 adults and two children.

This Provencal village house with its lush south-facing garden, exudes a personality that harmonizes with the house. Beyond the stone terrace which borders the south-facing facade sounded by a hedge, are Mediterranean species such as cypress, fig trees, olive trees, mulberry & plane trees providing shade, and many other flowering shrubs. An old trough converted into a fountain and a pergola covered by a vine with elegant wrought iron deckchairs are part of the ambiance of this garden.

There is a heated swimming pool with salt filtration with security of an electric cover surrounded by a lawn with wooden deckchairs.  There is private parking for three cars in front of the house.

Walking distance from the house, about 200 meters away is the center of the charming village of Maussane-les-Alpilles which offers a variety of restaurants/bar/cafes with great ambiance, boulangeries and shops and a weekly market on Thursday.

Near by is St. Remy de Provence, lively charming classical little town capital of the Alpilles. It has all the amenities, little boutiques, quaint pavement cafes and excellent restaurants.  On its winding cobbled lanes you will discover the small squares, historic buildings, churches and museums and on Wednesday the colorful weekly market will offer the opportunity to discover local products and handicrafts.

A short 25 minute drive north is the beautiful walled city of Avignon - a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the medieval city of Popes, with the biggest gothic palace in the world. Pont de Guard – also a World Heritage Site – the incredible triple height aqueduct bridge built by the Romans, which delivered pure water to the Roman baths and fountains at Nîmes to the west, with its impressive Roman arena.

To the south is the city of Arles with its roman arena (holdings 20,000 spectators) and the nearest beach at St. Maries de la Mer (¾ hour’s drive).

The Camargue offers wonderful opportunities to ride, bicycle and walk in this fascinating area. There is also excellent riding, cycling and walking in the Alpilles hills close to St Remy and Les Baux de Provence. Bicycles can be rented and there are a number of nearby livery stables.

Accommodations

Ground Floor

• Large entrance hall with an office area & staircase leading to the upper floor
• Large fitted kitchen with dining area
• Large living room with stone fireplace
• Cellar / laundry room
• Cloakroom with washbasin & WC

First Floor

• Bedroom 1: Queen size bed 160cm x 200cm with bathroom, washbasin and separate WC. Dressing room. South facing garden view
• Bedroom 2: Queen size bed 160cm x 200cm with bathroom, washbasin and WC. Dressing room. South facing garden view
• Bedroom 3: Twin beds with two 90cm x 190cm with shower room and washbasin
• Bedroom 4: "Family" suite Queen size bed 160cm x 200cm open to living room & bedroom 5
• Bedroom 5: Children's bedroom single beds 80cm x 190cm & sofa
• Shower room, washbasin and WC shared for bedroom 4 & 5
• Bedroom 6: Queen size bed 160cm x 200cm with bathroom, washbasin and WC. Large dressing room. South facing garden view

Outside Features

• Fully enclosed garden
• Heated swimming pool with salt filtration - dimensions: 12m x 4m - depth from 1.20m to 1.70m - security: an electric cover
• South facing terraces
• Pergola
• Garden furniture: tables, chairs, armchairs, benches, 5 sun loungers, 4 sun loungers, etc.
• Private parking in front of the property 3 spaces