Studio St Remy
General Description
· Only fifteen minutes walking distance from the popular and stylish town of Saint Remy de Provence makes this snug studio a super base for seeing the sites and the fabulous scenery this region boasts. In fact some say Provence is a bit of heaven on earth, so why not come and judge for yourself!
· In a residential area, this independent property is one of two situated in the grounds of the owners house. It has its own terrace for exterior dining, whether it be under sunny skies or starry nights, and access to a swimming pool through the garden, where apart from cooling off in the water you can relax and sunbathe.
· This would be suitable for a couple and if you bring along friends both properties could be rented, likewise bikers and walkers would find this an excellent starting point for the many hiking and cycling opportunities in the area.
The Local Area
· Scarcely a fifteen minute walk away and you enter into the fashionable town of Saint Remy which has a wealth of restaurants, sidewalk cafes, shops and cultural activities.
· The town is synonymous with Van Gogh (he completed 150 paintings here), the tourist office even has a Van Gogh trail you can follow and on the outskirts of the town is the major roman site of Glanum dating right back to the 6th BC, well worth a half day exploration.
· Hopefully you will have time to discover the other great sightseeing opportunities in the surrounding countryside as well.
· A brief drive away will bring you to Les Baux a fortified hilltop village nestled in the AlpillesMountains; here the views over the ‘Valley of Hell’- so called for its spectacular rock formation- are magnificent. Be sure to check out the’ Cathedrale des Images’ a magical slide show held in a disused quarry just outside the village.
· Saint Remy lies between several distinguished areas of natural beauty south of the town is the Camargue, Western Europe’s largest river delta, attracting an array of flora and fauna including the Greater Flamingo, as well as the celebrated Camargue horses and bulls.
· To the east the LuberonNational Park, written about by Peter Mayle in his book ‘A Year in Provence’.
· The walled city of Avignon with the Palace of the Popes and the sophisticated city of Aix en Provence are not to be missed and of course the beach is only under an hour away.
· Walking, biking, horse riding, tennis, golf and wine tasting can all be found close by.
· Markets: On Wednesday morning Saint Remy turns into one of the most popular markets in the area. Not only will you find delicious fresh fruit and vegetables, but cheeses, hams and other delights. If you are souvenir hunting there are stalls selling local lavender products, brightly coloured Provencal materials and pottery.
Facilities
· Sitting room/Dining room: This studio is in traditional décor of white walls and beamed ceilings and comprises of a sofa bed, dining table and chairs, plus a corner kitchen.
· Kitchen: With all pots and pans, cutlery and tableware, fridge/freezer and oven.
· Bathroom: Consists of a shower-room with sink and WC
· Outside: The gites both have a private terrace with barbecue, table and chairs and sun-loungers. There is shared private parking, garden and of course the swimming pool.
· Swimming pool: The 10m by 5m pool is shared by the 2 gites and the owners.
· Internet: Yes, there is internet access available here
· Telephone: No, there are no telephones ringing to disturb the peace and quiet at this place!
· Baby facilities: Yes high-chair and cot are provided on request
· Gas, electric, & water: All included in the rental cost.
· End-of-stay cleaning: The owner requests 20€ to cover the end of stay cleaning, payable on arrival at the property
· Bed & bathroom linen: This is all supplied and included in the rental cost
· Taxe de Sejour: in France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. It has been included here in the rental cost.
· Damage Deposit: There is a damage deposit of 150 euros, payable locally once you arrive.
· Change-over day. Change over day is normally Saturday but low and mid-season there is some flexibility so do please ask us.
· Long weekend stays: Yes, these are also possible.
How To Get There
· By Car – Directions by car from the A6/A7 motorway
· By Air – Marseilles, Avignon and Nimes airports all within 1 hour or 1½ hours
· By Train - The high speed TGV service runs directly from London or Paris to Avignon or Aix en Provence and Marseilles.
Full directions, etc, will be sent once you make a booking
