Jouques
Villa - near Aix-en-Provence, Provence France
Maison au Sud:
Bedroom 1 – Master bedroom, King size bed (2 x 2m) with en-suite bathroom (Tub, shower, sink, WC). Dressing room. A/C.
Bedroom 2 -King bed (180 x 2m) or two single beds with en-suite bathroom (Shower, sink, WC). A/C.
Bedroom 3 -King bed (180 x 2m) or two single beds with en-suite bathroom (Shower, sink, WC). A/C.
Bedroom 4 -King bed (180 x 2m) or two single beds with en-suite bathroom (Tub, sink, WC). A/C.
Maison au Nord:
Bedroom 5 – Queen bed (160 x 2m) with en-suite bathroom (Shower, sink, WC). A/C.
Bedroom 6 – Queen bed (160 x 2m) with en-suite bathroom (Shower, sink, WC). Dressing room. A/C.
Bedroom 7 -King bed (180 x 2m) or two single beds with en-suite bathroom (Tub, sink, WC). A/C.
Bedroom 8 – Dormitory with 4 single beds and en-suite bathroom (Tub, sink, WC). A/C.
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Air conditioning in the kitchen and in all bedrooms
High speed Wifi through Starlink
Satellite TV with English News Channels
Fully Equipped Kitchen including Dishwasher
Cold room walk-in refrigerator
Washing Machine and Clothes Dryer
Iron and Ironing Board
Hair dryers
Indoor Dining for 18 people
Wood Burning Fireplace
Caretakers living on the property
Baby Crib/ Cot and High Chair
All linens provided
Pool towels
Please Inquire.
Sun Loungers
Parasols
Outdoor Terraces
Outdoor Dining for 18 People
Gas or Charcoal Grill
Shaded and Grassy areas
Terrain de Boules
Ping Pong table
Private Parking
Helipad
Fantastic Panoramic Views
Please note that pool heating is dependent on outdoor weather conditions and specific temperatures cannot be guaranteed
The pool can be heated at an extra cost of €750 per week in July and August ; €1000 per week in May, June and September ; it is closed the rest of the year. The pool area allow never ending views on the fantastic Provencal landscape.
Daily cleaning from Monday to Friday, 4 maid hours in the morning. More services possible, please inquire.
Linens changed weekly unless agreed otherwise.
For multi-week stays, the weekly cleaning day can vary and may not be on a Saturday - please contact our team for details/specific requests.
Maids not responsible for washing guest dishes/ pots/ pans or personal laundry.
Mas de la Quietude is an expansive estate for extended families or large groups located near Aix en Provence and the famous Sainte Victoire mountain. A three kilometer long private driveway leads to the house among green oak trees, olive groves and lavender.
Our guests receive all of the comfort and beauty one could desire in this beautifully restored and decorated authentic group of stone buildings on over 400 acres of private land.
A wonderful paved courtyard‚ so attractive for breakfasts, lunches or aperitifs – lies between two different buildings which each house four bedrooms apiece. These two stone houses are perfect for comfortably accommodating large families or groups of friends. The 8 bedrooms (one is a dormitory for up to four children), all with private bathroom, have been equipped with complete comfort including air conditioning.
One of the houses hosts a large modern fully equipped kitchen with cold room and air conditioning, a perfect place to prepare dinners which will be served in the dining room or often on the South terrace with views on the manicured gardens. The vast comfortable sitting room is also located on the same floor and faces the valley and the pool.
The large swimming pool flooded by the sun is secured by an electric security cover, a terrain de boules and a ping pong table will entertain young guests and adults alike. A helipad is set on the property just above the main house.
Aix-en-Provence is less than 30 minutes away and offers daily markets all of the amenities for the cosmopolitan visitor. A beautiful medieval village is located only 5 km from the property. Nearby: Mount. Sainte Victoire, Gorges du Verdon, routes des vins and offer everything visitors are looking for while in Provence.
An adjacent apartment is inhabited in July and August only by a couple who is in charge of the maintenance and cleanliness of the property. More services available at additional price. Owners are open to accept flexible arrival and departure days.
Mas de la Quietude is located near a nice authentic village. Between the Durance river and Mount Sainte Victoire, Jouques is peacefully situated at the intersection of four Departments. Built at the summit of a fragrant hill-side, with its small valleys and wooded massifs, Jouques is not visible until you have rounded almost the last corner on the road leading to the village. Jouques is a typically small Provençal village with a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Its rich rural heritage of "restanques", "bories", oratories and chapels offer a fine pretext for discovering the superb natural environment which surrounds the village.
The easiest way to get to Inland Provence from the US is to fly to Marseille International Airport (MRS). If you would like to see Paris, fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport then connect directly to the TGV (high speed train) from CDG TGV2 to Avignon TGV (3 hours direct) and rent a car. You would plan to see Paris on the way back, taking the TGV from Avignon TGV to Paris Gare de Lyon, getting a cab to your hotel in the city.
The Sainte Victoire Mountain, typical villages, markets, wineyards and countryside.
Tuesday: Aix en Provence, La Tour d’Aigues
Wednesday: Peyrolles en Provence
Thursday: Aix en Provence
Friday: Rians
Saturday: Aix en Provence, Peyrolles en Provence
Sunday: Jouques
The fantastic landscape painted by Cezanne.
Grocery shops at 5 km and supermarkets in Aix en Provence.
Only Provence partners with LG Service, a locally run and bilingual business that can arrange a wide range of tours and activities and match you with the best chef for your meals. See tour details and chef menus at provence-chefs-experience.com
For more information on arranging chefs and tours during your stay, email: louise.lgservices@gmail.com
Arrival:
Typical changeover day is Saturday, unless stated in the property overview – please inquire for an alternative arrival day.
Minimum Stay:
Most properties require a 1-week minimum stay - please inquire about shorter or flexible stays outside the summer months.
Services Included:
Final cleaning and any additional maid service listed on the web page.
Making your reservation:
These properties are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, before you reserve, you are required to review and sign a rental agreement for the villa (the“Rental Agreement”) within 48 hours of booking. We will send you the Rental Agreement via Docusign. The Rental Agreement explains in detail all of terms and conditions regarding the rental and use of the property in detail. We shall have no obligation to accept any reservations, unless the Rental Agreement is fully executed.
Payment:
After you have signed the Rental Agreement and filled out the appropriate information, as approved by us, a nonrefundable payment of 30%* of the Rental Fee (which price is defined in your Rental Agreement) must be received by us within five (5) days to confirm the reservation. The remaining 70% of the Rental Fee is due 60 days before the arrival date, and is also non-refundable. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to the arrival date, then 100% of the Rental Fee must be paid upon the signing of the Rental Agreement. Please know that a failure to pay any portion of the Rental Fee as set forth above and in Rental Agreement can result in loss of the reservation of the villa and a termination of the Rental Agreement. We will confirm receipt of each payment and note any outstanding balance and due date(s).
Cancellation:
Only Provence has a no refund cancellation policy, unless specifically agreed with the owner. Should the Renter wish to postpone their stay, every effort will be made to offer them the possibility to reschedule at an alternative date, pending permission from the property owner. Failure to pay the final balance (which is due 60 days before arrival) or provide required information for the security deposit may be deemed a cancellation with no refund due. Clients are advised to consider Trip Cancellation Insurance with the carrier of their choice at the time of confirmation.
After booking this villa, we can arrange any of these extra services to make your trip even more special.
- offering all comforts and amenities - pool, housekeeping, and chef services.
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Only Provence co-founder Lydia Dean writes about their experiences raising a family, building a business in Provence, and later combining the love of travel with giving back in "Jumping the Picket Fence". In 2021, she published "Light Through the Cracks," a continuation of her journey, much of which has been based in Provence. Both books are available Amazon, Amazon.uk, and Amazon.Fr.