Idyllic country setting… large private estate surrounded by apple and pear trees, lavender, fountains and natural sources and a trout river, just a few kilometers from St Remy and Avignon. Fleurs de Provence is a true find in Provence, where one encounters the ultimate in location as well as the luxury and comfort of a convivial yet prestigious Mas. Relish the privacy of the residence's vast grounds yet be within easy distance to the city of Avignon and the charming town of St. Remy.
Superb location for relaxation and special occasions as it boasts large outdoor terraces, courtyards and vignettes both around the pool and surrounding the front and inner courtyard of the house and overlooking the landscaped grounds.
The House
Large Salon or living room with huge Provencal fireplace, large comfortable sofas and several vignettes for relaxing, satellite TV, DVD player, stereo. Several large Flat screen televisions with SAT TV. Fully and Professionally equipped kitchen with all utensils, pans and gadgets a true chef’s kitchen. Patisserie Kitchen – separate family seating room with its own burners, full oven, sink and dishwasher - great breakfast room. Twelve person Formal Dining Room with large wooden country table and table settings. Outside bar with bar counter wooden ‘chapel’ bar with fine spirits, cognacs and all you’d expect. Kids playroom room or TV room depending on how you use, with extra twin bedroom above in loft area. Professional Office or bureau with fax, printer, WiFi and access to Mac laptop and a safe. PBX professional equipped telephone, fax lines.
Bedrooms
All 10 bedrooms are superbly appointed and elegantly decorated in Provencal tones and fabrics. All rooms have en suite full bathrooms (with either showers or bath/showers). All rooms are appointed with the finest linens from Paris. In addition, each room is bright and airy and has interconnecting telephone lines. The master bedroom is a true suite and a perfect retreat. The three rooms of the master suite are comprised of a large air-conditioned master bedroom with beautiful garden views. Next-door is a spectacular master bathroom with a soaking tub, double showers and double sinks. Finally, you’ll find a large walk-in closet with plenty of hanging and folding space as well as room for luggage. Air-conditioned master bedroom Two of the 10 bedrooms are situated on the third floor alone and are perfect for guests who want more privacy from the rest of the house. Equal in size and quality, these bedrooms offer a little extra independence, space and privacy while still connected from the main house and pool. There is a separate conservatory bedroom suite on the ground, again with a full en suite bathroom; this room also boasts its own conservatory and private access to and from the gardens.
Dining Outside
Spacious terraces – including five outdoor dining areas and many more possibilities around the grounds. Summer Kitchen – located near the pool house with Barbecue grill, four burner stove top, dishwasher, sink refrigerator & Large Deep Freeze. Terrace Barbecue – separate barbecue area in courtyard, with full access to the main kitchen. Courtyard Dining near ancient fountain. Outside dining room - located just outside the formal dining room in the shade of the huge ancient Platanes with easy access to the main kitchen.
The Grounds
An allee of Platane trees to rival any in Provence. Spacious, new tennis court close to the house obscured by pines and next to the olive grove. A beautiful heated pool fed by natural spring water from Mondesir’s own wells. Large apple & pear orchards just outside the gate form part of the Mondesir estate - feel free to pick fruit or walk through the orchards. Over 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens using all native plants, flowers and shrubs, cypress trees, fruit trees. olive trees and lavender. A trout river runs through the property too and there are wonderful ancient fountains linked by a pretty small canal giving the soothing sounds of cool running water.
Amenities
Information
- Office of Tourism
(Avignon)
Large Pool (14 meters X 7 meters) – can be heated. Brand new tennis court and ball machine, balls, racquets. Sauna and natural-spring-fed cool dipping tub. Broadband Internet (WiFi) – wireless access even by the pool! Satellite TV - Secure gate at entrance with Intercom.
Forty minutes from Marseille Airport (Marignane) or 15 minutes from TGV Train station in Avignon, 12 minutes from Caumont domestic or private airport, Avignon.
Full maid service 5 days a week included in rate. Chef services and catering of special events available upon request Experienced manager and personnel on the property at all times to meet your every need, including French cooking and BBQ and to run errands, do shopping, baby sitting – at extra cost.
2009 season prices per week
| June - Aug |
| €18,000 |
Please inquire for off season rates.
Contact Us
For information or availability of our beautiful homes, contact us by phone or email, and we will get back to you right away.
John and Lydia Dean
New York +1 (800) 655-3403 or +1 (585) 319-3890
London +44 20 3051 3238
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