Avenue Jean Baltus – Saint-Rémy de Provence
Phone: +33 490 921 726 - Fax: +33 490 924 917 (France)
• The area
A pretty 3 bedroom house within 10 minutes walking distance of of the famous town of Saint-Rémy de Provence and its ancient Roman town of 'GLANUM', on the foothills of the beautiful Alpilles mountains and surrounded by the historic cities of Avignon, Arles, Nîmes & Aix en Provence. The Luberon and Camargue national parks are also very close as is the Mediterranean sea - within an hours drive.
The whole region is rich in history. This is 'Roman Provence' - with numerous monuments, arenas, and amphitheatres - Arles, Nîmes, Orange etc, not forgetting the incredible 'Pont du Gard' near Uzes or the amazing mausoleum and triumphal arch of St.Rémy itself.
Van Gogh spent some years in Arles and Saint-Rémy (at the sanitorium which still exists) and produced some of his most captivating paintings in this area.
Saint-Rémy de Provence is a very picturesque historical town, lined all around with plane trees and abundant shops, cafés and restaurants along the boulevard and in the charming squares.
The landscape is exceptionally beautiful - a mixture of pine forests, olive groves and vineyards dotted with cypress trees and framed by rocky mountains and rolling hills with the incessant chirping of the 'cigales' in the background.
There are a range of sports and activities available in the area : Gliding, Golf, Tennis, horse riding and trekking, mountain climbing etc.
• The house
Situated in a quiet area with views of the Alpilles to the south & surrounded by a charming Provençal garden with an ancient olive tree, rosemary, thyme & many local flowering plants, its walls covered by honeysuckle, jasmin & climbing roses. The poolhouse offers shade from the summer sun and a space for relaxing or dining near the pool (12 x 5 meters).
The accommodation is on one level, has light airy rooms & benefits from the original tiled floors & high ceilings. The main bedroom with 180cm double bed has en-suite bathroom (bath with shower and basin - separate WC) & doors out to the gravelled courtyard & garden. The 2nd bathroom serves bedrooms 2 & 3 (both have twin beds that can be joined to make a double), has a large standup shower, basin & WC. The kitchen with its wooden dining table & bistrot chairs is well equipped (dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric oven & hob – no microwave!) to make use of the fresh local produce available in the colourful markets & shops. It is open plan to the comfortable sitting room (music centre & tv) which looks onto the lawned garden & pool. The house is equipped with broadband internet connection.
There are ample areas to eat & relax outside, whether under the shade of the old almond tree or beneath the spreading mulberry lying in a hammock. Entry to the house is through electric gates which offer safe parking & seclusion.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
Golf, Tennis, Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Rafting, Kayaking, Sailing, Boating, Swimming, Windsurfing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fitness Center/Gym, Health/Beauty Spa, Cinemas/Movie Theaters, Live Theatre, Museums, Horseback Riding.
• Other Activities
Wine tasting, gliding.
