The Painter's Garden
11 guests
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6 bedrooms, 6 beds
3 bathrooms
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A traditional Provençal bastide within walking distance of Aix-en-Provence's centre, this house wraps you in the kind of unhurried rhythm the region does best. The wooded garden delivers plenty to fill the days – a pool shared with the neighbours, a tennis court, an outdoor dining area with barbecue, and a vegetable patch with resident chickens supplying fresh eggs each morning. Inside, the owner's paintings hang across two living rooms, giving the place a lived-in warmth that feels instantly welcoming. Cours Mirabeau, with its cafe-lined terraces and fountains, is a thirty-minute walk.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stroll Aix-en-Provence's grandest tree-lined boulevard, a thirty minute walk
Cool off in the shared pool beside the bastide
Settle into the characterful living room after a day out
Practice your serve on the tennis court
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Home truths
Air conditioning is only available on the ground floor – the upper-floor bedrooms have none.
The swimming pool is shared with the owners of the neighbouring house, so you may have company on busier days – that said, multiple guests have found the arrangement relaxed and the neighbours considerate.
While one bathroom isn't photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.
As is common in France, the en-suite bathrooms do not have toilets.
The tennis court has no floodlighting, so play is limited to daylight hours.
You're a twenty-minute walk – or a short bike ride – from the centre of Aix-en-Provence, and there's an excellent bakery and fresh produce shop within easy reach on foot.
About this stay
Amenities
Tennis court
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Swimming pool
Bedrooms & bathrooms
6 bedrooms, 6 beds
3 bathrooms
Extras
Arranged by your host • Subject to availability
VIP services
24/7 concierge
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Additional fees
- Your host may be able to arrange housekeeping services five days a week.Cost on request
- Speak to your host about the range of activities and bespoke concierge services they can help organise, including romantic dinners and horseback rides.Cost on request
Local guide
About Provence
Provence’s pastoral landscapes are a French fantasy come true. Peaceful hills humming with cicadas, swathes of olive trees, colourful markets, secluded creeks, and scrublands perfumed with lavender are all evocative of this southern French idyll. It’s little wonder why Cezanne, Van Gogh, and Chagall all felt the pull to immortalise the region in art. But beyond its mouthwatering food and drink, sensory romance, and small-town serenity, it’s the region’s manifold...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Dine at Maison Nosh
Situated in a quiet plaza, this friendly cafe and restaurant offers delicious food. Fill up your stomach with all your brunch favorites, from granola to pancakes to eggs!
Enjoy Organic Delights at Le Pain Quotidien
A rustic-chic bakery/cafe chain offering a classic light fare, including delicious organic breads and healthy breakfast options. With friendly staff and quality products, it's the perfect spot to start your day.
Dine at Yojisu
Experience delicious, quick, and freshly cooked Japanese food in an industrial setting. Friendly service, a variety of options, and a section with Japanese deli-grocery items make Yojisu a hidden gem in Aix en Provence.
Get around
Airport
Marseille Provence
33 min
Avignon – Provence
51 min
Toulon Hyères
1 hr 28 min
Train station
Aix-en-Provence
27 min
Subway station
La Rose
39 min
Bus stop
Bouenhoure
2 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
17 min
Cafe
12 min
Pharmacy
9 min
Points of interest
Beach
Plage de Rognac
31 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Florence
This home is managed by a business on behalf of its owner. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. You're in safe hands with Florence and her team. Friendly, welcoming, and always happy to arrange tailored concierge services, they're here to make your stay in Provence feel effortless.
Registration or licence number: 130010069144C.
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