Mas Maussane Villa, Maussane Les Alpilles
4 bedroom Villa in Maussane Les Alpilles. Sleeps 8
Conjure up a feast in the kitchen, or stroll 5 minutes into town to have dinner in Maussane Les Alpilles. The heart of quintessential Provence, Mas Maussane is a wonderful renovated farmhouse in the land of olive groves, vineyards and lavender.
Tucked away in a picturesque Provençal town, this elegant house is just a five-minute stroll from lively bistros, cafés, and restaurants, as well as enticing weekly markets and more than one boulangerie for your morning croissants and baguettes. Local vineyards and olive oil producers also offer dégustation sessions, making it the perfect base for food and wine lovers.
Within the walled grounds, guests can unwind in the shaded seating areas surrounded by classic Provençal planting, or take a refreshing dip in the good-sized private saline pool, which can be heated at an additional cost. The accommodation includes four bedrooms, three in the main house and a self-contained apartment with its own kitchen and dining area, accessible via an external staircase if privacy is preferred. The spacious ground floor is a beautifully converted barn, offering an open-plan layout with a large dining table and kitchen island, perfect for sociable mealtimes.
This area is steeped in history and culture, famously inspiring Van Gogh during a pivotal period of his life. Explore nearby Arles (24km), the bustling town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (10km), and Avignon (34km), known for its stunning medieval architecture. Just a 5km drive brings you to Les Baux-de-Provence, a breathtaking hilltop village with panoramic views, a historic château, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Don’t miss the extraordinary Carrières de Lumières, a unique art exhibition where famous masterpieces are projected onto the walls of a former quarry. For a change of scenery, Marseille (78km) and the wild beauty of the Camargue (58km) are also within reach for a day trip.
With so much to discover, this Provençal retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and gastronomy, ensuring an unforgettable stay.
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Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Les Baux-de-Provence
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Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux
The Domaine de Manville has a renowned architect and landscaper designed 18-hole golf course allying technicality and game attraction in an eco-responsible and respectful way to produce a truly very special course.
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Parc Naturel Regional des Alpilles, near Arles
This large natural area envelops 16 small towns and villages between the Luberon and the Camargue, not far from Arles.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Les Baux-de-Provence
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La Cabro d'Or Restaurant, Les Baux de Provence
Head chef Michel Hulin uses fresh produce from the restaurant's extensive organic kitchen garden, as well as locally grown olive oils.
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Domaine de Manville Restaurant, Les Baux
Fine regional cuisine by a Michelin-star experienced chef, made only with fresh local produce. Located at the Domaine de Manville Hotel.
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L'Oustau de Baumaniere Restaurant, Les Baux de Provence
Beautifully presented French cuisine awaits you at L'Oustau de Baumanière. The elegant dining room is set in a vaulted stone hall and it opens up on to a terrace for dining during the warmer seasons.
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Le Mas d'Aigret Restaurant, Les Baux
This restaurant is situated in Le Mas d'Aigret Hotel and they serve traditional Provençal cuisine made with fresh seasonal produce.
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Benvengudo Restaurant, Les Baux
Chef Mathieu Groshenry has worked in more than one Michelin-starred restaurant before returning to his birthplace, Provence, to create an ever-changing menu based on regional produce.
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Une Table au Soleil Restaurant, Les Baux
Situated in the heart of the charming village of Les Baux, this restaurant boasts a cosy patio terrace where you can enjoy the most authentic Provençal cuisine.
Sights nearby
Sights in Provence
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Carrieres de Lumieres, Les Baux de Provence
Originally a stone quarry, the Carrieres de Lumieres has been transformed into a backdrop for a stunning audio visual show, where images are projected on to the walls and the floor. Each year a different artist and theme is chosen to lead the display.
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Saint Vincent Church, Les Baux
This is one of three churches in the old village of Les Baux and has been built partly into the rock face behind it.
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Musee Yves Brayer paintings, Les Baux de Provence
Opened in 1991, the Yves Brayer Museum displays a hundred or so canvas paintings, watercolours and drawings representative of the artist's work.
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Château des Baux, Les Baux de Provence
This is one of the best castles we have ever visited, and not just in France! Situated on a rocky outcrop, this fantastic medieval castle has a strong military background, where it was used in the defence of the realm of Provence.
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Parc Naturel Regional des Alpilles, near Arles
This large natural area envelops 16 small towns and villages between the Luberon and the Camargue, not far from Arles.
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Glanum archaeological site, near Saint Remy de Provence
Just 1 km south of St. Rémy-de-Provence, you can enter a world more than 2000 years old. Here the Celtic-Ligurian, Greek and later, the Roman people, settled down in a strategic valley and built and rebuilt a town that was known as Glanum.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Provence
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Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux
The Domaine de Manville has a renowned architect and landscaper designed 18-hole golf course allying technicality and game attraction in an eco-responsible and respectful way to produce a truly very special course.
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
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Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Course, Tourrettes
This beautiful golf resort offers two courses, each with 18 holes, set amongst pine and oak trees.
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Set Golf Course
Set in the beautiful wooded countryside, this 18-hole golf course was designed by American architect Ronald Fream. The club incorporates the David Leadbetter Academy that offers lessons to suit players of all levels.
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Orange Golf Course, Orange
Very close to the wonderful Roman town of Orange, Golf Orange offers a 9-hole golf course that everyone can enjoy. Lessons are also available.
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Golf Course de Servanes
Situated on a sunny plateau at the foot of the Alpilles mountains, this golf course offers stunning views in all directions.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Provence
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Les Baux de Provence
You shouldn't let the lines of parked cars put you off stopping at Les Baux de Provence. This is one of the loveliest hilltop villages you'll come across, and it's worth the fight through the crowds to take a look. Ideally, don't come in midsummer, otherwise you will be sharing every nook and cranny with a thousand other tourists.
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Glanum, near St Remy de Provence
Just 1km south of St. Rémy-de-Provence, you can enter a world more than 2,000 years old. Here the Celtic-Ligurians, Greeks and later, the Romans, settled down in a strategic valley and built and rebuilt a town that was known as Glanum.
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Saint Rémy de Provence
Nestled in the hills of Les Alpilles, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a stylish town much favoured by the creative Parisien set. Its centre is full of narrow medieval alleyways, with fountains and shady squares and wonderful buildings.
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Arles
Arles is the 'third city' in the département of the Bouches-du-Rhône. Compared to its boisterous, historical rival Marseille and its worldly sister Aix-en-Provence, it can be quite sedate, though summer visitors might disagree.
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Caumont sur Durance
Caumont sur Durance lies midway between Avignon and Cavaillon on a small plain near the Durance river.
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Cavaillon
Cavaillon, as with many towns and villages in Provence, has a diverse cultural heritage and you don't have to walk far to come across its old town, a first century Roman arch, France's oldest Jewish synagogue, or to enjoy the views from the St Jaques hill that overlooks the town.