New Provence luxury rental holiday rentals May 2013

As summer approaches, Just Provence has secured a  new selection of luxury rentals in the region. The emphasis this month has been on recently restored farmhouses  some dating back to the 15th century.

You will discover Bastide de l’Arc, neighbouring property to Mas de l’Arc featured last month but also Mas de Montagnette a vast 1000 sqm 15th century mas near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. All the regions of Provence are covered from the Gard to Aix and Just Provence has even added a new location to its portfolio of destinations  with the famed perched  medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence.

Bastide de l’Arc, a luxury bastide in Provence.

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Bastide de l’Arc is the neighbouring property to Mas de l’Arc near Aix-en-Provence. This traditional Provençal bastide  was also recently restored by local interior designer Nathalie Vingot Mei. It can accommodate up to 20 people and benefits from a 14 x 6,5 m pool. One of the property’s strong points  is the vast  250 sqm terrace which spans the entire length of the house making it a perfect vantage point from which to admire Mount Sainte Victoire and organise  large outdoor meals with the entire party.

Mas du Destet, traditional charm and luxurious modern comfort.

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Mas du Destet, a 18th-century Provençal  mas near Les Baux-de-Provence  has recently been restored and offers all the modern facilities and furnishings that you would expect from one of our luxury rentals (floor heating/cooling, Italian-style kitchen, high comfort bedrooms and bathrooms, a beautiful modern pool, etc). A great effort has also been made by the owners  to preserve the property’s original charm and character – exposing stone walls, preserving the bergerie’s original roof and volumes as well as the pergola with its vines overhanging the front terrace…

Mas de Soleillan, an 18th-century farmhouse in the midst of Provence’s finest vineyards

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 Mas de Soleillan near Laudun  is a recently restored 18th century farmhouse which is so successful that it was extensively featured in renowned interior design magazine. This luxury holiday rental is not only tastefully decorated, it sits in the midst of its 6 hectares of Côtes du Rhône vineyards, ensuring not only total peace and privacy but also an ideal position in the heart of this renowned wine producing region.

Villa Azur, an art collector’s retreat in the Luberon.

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Furnished and decorated to a very high standard in a tasteful modern style to which the owner added a personal touch to the contemporary interior design by including modern works of art from his private collection, Villa Azur is an idyllic retreat within walking distance of the  charming village of Lourmarin  in the heart of the Luberon National Park.

Mas de la Montagnette, vast 15th-century mas,

private lake and olive groves…

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A vast and beautiful Provencal rental mas, built in the 15th century and fully restored, Mas de la Montagnette benefits from a great location, 15 minutes from Avignon to the north, Arles to the south, Saint-Rémy and Les-Baux-de-Provence just to the east, in the Alpilles.
With over 1,000m2 of living space, the mas has 9 main double bedrooms of various sizes and standards, sleeping 18 people, as well as an extra single room for a nanny or a young teen and two extra beds for small children in small rooms just outside of two of the bedrooms.
The beautiful grounds at Mas de la Montagnette are perfect for hosting your wedding in Provence with up to 100 guests.

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New South of France luxury holiday rentals April 2013

This Spring, Just Provence has managed to secure a brand new selection of luxury rentals all around the region. From 18th century farmhouses to modern architectural projects, which are found in as diverse locations as the perched village of Ménerbes or the classy countryside surrounding Aix-en-Provence. These stunning properties offer a wide spectrum of experiences and décor but all have in common the owners’ high expectations in delivering a luxury holiday to visitors.

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La Maison Chandon, an 18th century family holiday country home.

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This 18th century house sits  just a few minutes walk from the perched village of Ménerbes in the Luberon, where Peter Mayle set the action for his books. It has been lovingly restored by its French owner who guided us through the property at the end of March. This rental property was refurbished with holiday rentals in mind, thus offering all the amenities visitors coming to Provence would expect, such as its huge 10 x 7m private pool and pétanque court for the warm summer evenings. Services such as Ipod docking stations, WiFi access and many other commodities are available to our guests. La Maison Chandon is the ideal vacation home for a large family;  it succeeds in offering privacy, splendid views whilst being close to a lovely village in one of the most beautiful parts of Provence.

Villa Domino, an exceptional contemporary rental villa.

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We visited Villa Domino with the property manager in early April, she told us how this exceptional contemporary rental villa was the personal project of a Portuguese and French couple living in the USA who entrusted a local architect to design a light filled structure which would maximise the splendid views and sunshine that this location is blessed with. Situated on the edge of the village of Cadenet which offers a choice of stores and cafés, it is also just minutes from the famously charming village of Lourmarin.  This exceptional villa, sleeping 8, is the ideal choice for a family looking for a stylish modern experience in the heart of Provence neighbouring major cultural centres like Aix-en-Provence or Avignon just 40 minutes drive away.

Le Belvédère, an architect’s hidden gem in Provence.

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This luxury rental is situated in the midst of a oak forest. The French owners of this atypical villa were inspired by the Tour de Pinet; a 12th century square tower guarding the entrance to Venasque which is the nearby perched village overlooking the “Vallée de la Nesque“.  Le Belvédère offers splendid views, luxurious comforts – air conditioning, 2x 2m beds, heated pool- and total privacy in an underrated part of Provence.

Mas de l’Arc: luxury, comfort and splendid views.

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Mas de l’Arc is the first property near the trendy city of Aix-en-Provence to be promoted by Just Provence. This traditional Provençal mas was tastefully restored and entirely refurbished by the owners with the help of local interior designer Nathalie Vingot Mei. It can accommodate up to 14 people and not only boasts a 12 x 6m infinity pool but also fantastic views over the surrounding vineyards and the Mountain Sainte Victoire. Staying at this holiday rental ensures you will experience all the sights and pleasures of a region which inspired some of the greatest artists of their time such as Picasso, Cézanne or Van Gogh.

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French 17th century farmhouse redecorated in a Provence country style.

The most recent addition to the Just Provence portfolio is a group of properties near Aix-en-Provence: Le Domaine de l’Arc which comprises Bastide de l’Arc and Mas de l’Arc, two finely restored traditional Provençal farmhouses. The task of giving them a trendy Provence country style  interior and a fresh new outdoor setting was given by the owners to local interior decorator Nathalie Vingot Mei.

 Nathalie a Provence country style interior specialist

Nathalie Vingot Mei is a French interior decorator in Provence. She has been putting her name on complete decorating projects for the past fifteen years, designing interiors, implementing the projects and decorating. She designs the refurbishing of various habitats and supports her clients in the purchase of new or antique furniture, armchairs and sofas, lamps, rugs, linen, curtains, blinds, tables and wall ornaments… Nathalie Vingot Mei admits she has been very fortunate to have participated in some very exciting projects, such as the renovating of the luxury rental properties of the Domaine de l’Arc in Provence.

Combining her talents as designer, decorator and antiques dealer, she brings skilled vision and original ideas to the table when it comes  to decorating rural properties or second homes.

Nathalie Vingot Mei advises clients and helps them find the best fit for their home. She combines trendy lines and colour with comfort and functionality. Her work continues to evolve and could be characterised in a few words: sleek and straight, contrasting colours, design, high quality furniture, modernity, sober materials. These can clearly be seen in the vibrant colours and pure style of Domaine de l’Arc.

She also deals in garment decorating and furnishing. With her ​​team, she makes  tailor designed curtains, net curtains, blinds, cushions, creating bedspreads, covers headboards, valances, duvet covers, also repairs chairs and sofas in different finishes.

The renovating of a 17th century domain in Provence

The restoration of the Domaine de l’Arc properties started in 2006 with La Bastide de l’Arc, a 478 sqm provençal 17th century traditional farmhouse. Nathalie Vingot Mei got full support from the owners, granting her carte blanche on every aspect of the project from choice of materials to the installation and implementation of her ideas, both indoors and outdoors.

2007 saw the the designing and refurbishing of Mas de l’Arc. As with the bastide, Nathalie was entrusted with the full project of decorating this 5 bedroom traditional mas set amidst the vineyards of the Arc valley. This refurbishing allowed the interior decorator  to experience with many fabrics and materials, using the property’s furniture, curtains, accessories and a host of details made to create effective lighting effects throughout the estate.

This restoration process was extended to the nearby wine domain and wedding reception facilities adjoining the Domaine de l’Arc up until the end of 2009, thus ensuring the same chic country style colours and designs were maintained throughout the estate and its dependencies.

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You can view  Nathalie Vingo Mei’s work and many media appearances on her site: Décoration et Provence.com

We would like to thank Nathalie for the information she provided us with regarding the part she played in the restoration of these luxury holiday rentals in the heart of traditional Provence.

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