Provence luxury villa rentals- Spring 2014

Emotional Escapes prides itself in constantly seeking new luxury rentals to introduce to our discerning clientele. We insist on regularly visiting the villas we promote to ensure they maintain their high standards and we keep our presentations up to date with new photography. To this effect, the Emotional Escapes Provence team has revisited some of their most popular villas and took the opportunity of this early Spring’s splendid weather to update their property descriptions.

Mas des Florettes

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This luxury villa rental sits just outside the perched village of Bonnieux and benefits from a high level of comfort, with air conditioning, a heated pool, spacious grounds and seven en-suite bedrooms.
Mas de Florettes was visited in late April and we were able to photograph the newly refurbished living areas and bedrooms of this exceptional property.

Beaumanière

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The villa is located right next to a brand new 18-hole course. There are shops for all your needs just 5 minutes away and the delightful beaches of Cassis are at just half an hour’s drive. Aix TGV station is only 15 minutes away and can get you to Paris in under 3 hours, while Marseilles airport is just 15 minutes further.

Having refurbished the pool house and swimming pool, the owners of this luxury rental villa are delighted to offer a special summer rate of 14,995€/wk for all weeks from early July to the end of August, instead of the previously advertised rate of 18,360€.

Le Mas Volets Bleus

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Le Mas Volets Bleus is a short drive from Chateaurenard with its local commerce, and just a 15 minutes drive from the stunning St-Rémy-de-Provence with all that market town has to offer.

This traditional provençal holiday home has been part of the Just Provence portfolio since the launch of the site, in early of May 2014 Mas Volets Bleus benefited from a new visit from Tim, owner of Just Provence, resulting in a complete new set of photographs showcasing this peaceful family-friendly rental.

La Maison à Caromb

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La Maison à Caromb is an 18th-century village house situated  in the foothills of the Mont Ventoux. Everything has been prepared to ensure that its guests enjoy a short stay that will remain in the memory for many years to come. The owners live in the village and are always on hand should they be required. This traditional Provence rental is ideal for visitors seeking a truely authentic experience in the centre of an active village in the south of France.

Thanks to a photoshoot in late April, La Maison à Caromb’s description now benefits from updated interior photographs which better representes the variety of  spacious rooms the house has to offer.

Clos Paradou

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Clos Paradou is a traditional and very comfortable stone-built rental Mas  enclosed in its own  private grounds right in the centre of the charming village of Le Paradou  in the heart of Les Alpilles.  Setting this vacation rental just a few minutes walk to butchers, bakers, grocery store and restaurants.

Clos Paradou benefited from a new photo shoot in early May and you will surely agree that the new photos do justice to the luxurious interiors as well as the in beautifully manicured gardens.

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New South of France luxury properties to Just Provence – October 2013

With the summer of 2013 at an end, visitors to our site now mainly focus on the coming Spring and Summer of 2014. Which is why it is the perfect time to introduce new properties to our portfolio for you to discover and enjoy. This month’s selection centres mainly around the  beautiful Vaucluse area with properties in the renowned wine producing Côtes du Rhône region and  around the foothills of the Mont Ventoux.

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New Properties in Caromb – Mont Ventoux

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Villa Brégoux, a family home overlooking the plains.

Sitting in an imposing position on the outskirts of Caromb, Villa Brégoux enjoys spectacular views both of Caromb and the Ventoux valley to which it belongs. Sleeping up to 9 people in four bedrooms, this is an ideal property for a large family holiday. The spacious 12 x 4 metre swimming pool is bordered by a large summer/pool house which is ideal for dining at midday or relaxing with a good book.

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La Maison Saint Christophe, an old stone-built mas.

Set in extensive private vineyards and with stunning panoramic views of Mt Ventoux, Caromb, and the beautiful village of Crillon le Brave.  This secluded old stone Mas for short-term rental gives you a taste of real Provençal living, at one with nature and the environment and free to enjoy all the simple pleasures the region has to offer. Situated in the heart of the countryside yet only a short stroll to the bustling village of Caromb.

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Vallée du Barroux, a vacation villa with splendid views.

This charming Provencal village holiday rental is  just a few minutes walk to the centre of Caromb, with private, heated swimming pool and spectacular views of the perched hilltop village of Le Barroux. Vallée du Barroux is a sympathetically restored old stone mas with parts dating back to 1783.

Famous for its figs, olive oil and wine, part of the charm of Caromb is the fact that it remains a working village despite its growing popularity, and has retained a real sense of community. Staying at Vallée du Barroux gives you the chance to experience authentic Provençal village life with its weekly market, shops, bars, cafés and restaurants.

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 New properties in Séguret – Côtes-du-Rhône

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Villa Cézanne, unique panoramic views.

Just a 5 minute drive from the historical Roman town of Vaison La Romaine, Villa Cézanne is a luxury rental holiday home with a 12x5m private swimming pool and panoramic views of the Mont Ventoux. Set within the owners own wine estate, it offers complete peace and tranquillity in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône countryside. This old stone villa , sleeping 10, has been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard and is the perfect base for exploring the Route Des Vins in Provence.

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Mourchon Gîte, a holiday rental surrounded by vineyards.

A small property located on a working wine domaine, Mourchon Gîte in Séguret sleeps 6 with private swimming pool set in peaceful Provençal countryside. The front terrace offers fabulous views of the Mont Ventoux mountain range.

Set in a  valley between the picturesque village of Séguret and the ‘Giant of Provence’ Mont Ventoux, the area is an ideal base for exploring Provence, whether that’s by car, walking or cycling only Provence offers you such a myriad of experiences and wonderful views.

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3 things you should look for in an exclusive Provence vacation rental.

Just Provence prides itself in having a portfolio of luxury rental properties built up over a number of years with ever higher expectations. To this effect we have agents in Provence always looking to add properties of the standards we have set for our discerning clientèle.  One might wonder what are these standards? What differentiates an exclusive rental property from your run of the mill villa with pool in sunny southern France?

These standards at first seemed very subjective, what can make a property stand out to be deemed worthy of the “exclusive” title ? I asked myself that question not being quite sure  I could answer it precisely. Until Romuald, owner of L’Oliveraie, brought us his guest-book. His reviews answered the question for me and self-defined the “X-factor”. Yes, X stands  for exclusive…

August 2012

Thank you for  a wonderful, relaxing week – fabulous spot + everyone should have a massage ! I loved the massage.

(In child’s writing) I really enjoyed all the sports.

There are lots of good restaurants near the villa and lots of activities to do at the villa. Rom, thank you for a great week. Regards.
The Goods, UK

L’Oliveraie will be our case study so to speak, this review by the Good family (it is their real name) clearly states three factors that made the property stand out for the whole family. First thing mentioned is the great location, second come the activities at the house and third are the services provided by a friendly owner, affectionately called “Rom” by this family. It seems to me this simple review sums up “Rom’s” recipe for success. And this same recipe will ensure our portfolio only includes such properties and applying these principles in your choice of a holiday rental will ensure you pick exactly the right property for you and your loved ones.

Location, Location, Location !

Where is L’Oliveraie? The villa is situated near the beautiful perched village of Le Barroux. The village itself has a good selection of restaurants, nearby towns of Malaucène and Caromb ( 5 minutes away) both complete this selection with more shops, cafés and restaurants. The area has plenty to see within a 15 minutes drive radius, with two monasteries, a castle, the natural sites of Dentelles de Montmiral and Mont Ventoux and the  various perched villages (Lafare, Suzette, La Roc Alric…) hidden  behind the hills that dot the area. But don’t just take my word for it another review was all about the location :

13 – 27th Aug 2011

Dear Romuald, thank you so much for letting us stay in L’Oliveraie. We had a wonderful holiday, enjoyed Le Barroux and many of the Provence villages. We leave with many happy memories. All good wishes.

The Hobbs family (Michael,  Ingrid, Tom and Adam)

Services available “sur place”*

But as you and I know Provence is full of such jewels and travellers nowadays need more to entice them into venturing into this location rather than the hundreds at hand. I asked Romuald what were those massages the guest were mentioning and the answer I got was very detailed.

” My wife offers oriental massages  for our guests’ well being.”

These massages include the use of essential oils: argan, jasmine, orange flower, rose, ylang ylang and frangipani.

The lady of the house also offers beauty treatments on demand ( pedicure, facial care, manicure…).

And while you are relaxing from your day discovering the area your children and/or friends can relax in the pool, playing table tennis  and other activities made available on the premises.

I sit in the stone house considering fans of lavender and the small basket of blushing apricots given to us by Romuald. Cicadas sing still, morning to night. The “sanglier” maybe will visit, the clear moon will keep us awake. (…) What delightful memories.

Oleander, black blood cherries. The tick tock of our ping pong game. Maybe the dog’s instant ownership- a blessing and a curse for poor Romuald.

I’m looking forward to finding out. Merci à la prochaine fois.

A truly bespoke service.

Finally, what really makes a luxury holiday rental stand out is the little services at your disposal that aren’t really  customary but will make your life so much easier. Romuald and his wife truly understood that. They offer a welcoming dinner to their travelling guests who can just pick from a menu he sends them once they have booked their week online. He even goes that step further by offering to do their grocery shopping  prior to their arrival so the only thing they have to worry about the next day is whether to bask in the sun or go sightseeing. The couple also has a listing of babysitters, chauffeurs and even a yoga teacher should the need arise.

 Do all Just Provence properties fit exactly in this mould? The answer  is yes but in their own ways. But do all visitors to Provence wish these exact services or types of locations? The answer is no.

That is why it is important you define what you need and want for your vacation in the South of France. You can look for destinations you’ll enjoy more, a village like Le Barroux might not be the right choice for you if you enjoy going to the theatre/concert every night. If you’re more the autonomous type who likes to handcraft this vacations from start to finish then you should look into a more “independent” property. But you will benefit from Just Provence’s services along the way to making your choice.

So what truly makes a vacation rental exclusive? As mentioned above a great location that will suit your tastes, services that match your needs and a bespoke service that will answer any question.

As always you can contact me at [email protected] with any questions or requests concerning the blog, our services or Provence in general. All comments are welcome.

Dylan

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