Overview
Villa Toscane sits within its own private estate of five acres of wooded parkland, yet ten minutes from the centre of Aix-en-Provence. It can sleep ten people in five beautiful bedrooms, and two in its private chalet in the grounds (Nanny or teens). And host large parties around its terrace and pool house, with its own well designed kitchen. Ideal for wedding and family celebrations. And enough quiet space to suit most moods.
Within easy reach of Arles or Avignon Villa Toscane is also well situated for exploring the south of France. West to the salt lagoons & flamingos of the Camargue, east to the wilds of the Gorges of Verdon and pre-Alps (skiing in winter)), and south to the colourful sophistication's of the Cote d’ Azur, a pleasure to explore in the quiet of winter. The palace of the Popes in Avignon, the Roman Arena of Arles and the tree-lined boulevards of the university city of Aix-en-Provence offer more local surprise and charm as well as quality shopping and a host of Cultural events for example the Aix Music Festival and Opera, Museums and excellent restaurants, The International Photography Meeting in Arles along with its Roman Theatre.
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5 Bedroom Properties
Bedrooms
5 bedroom/ 4 bathrooms sleeps 10
Ground Floor Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 1 - Queen bed with en-suite bathroom (Shower, sink, WC).
- Bedroom 2 - Double bed with en-suite bathroom (Tub, shower, sink, WC).
First Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 3 - Master bedroom, Queen bed with en-suite bathroom (Tub, shower, sink, bidet, separate WC).
- Bedroom 4 - Queen bed with separate bathroom (Shower, 2 sinks, WC).
- Bedroom 5 - Queen bed, shares bathroom with bedroom 4.
Second Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Chalet in the park - Sleeps two adults in the loft and has a sofa-bed downstairs. Bathroom, toilets. Independant kitchen. A/C, TV.
Features/ Amenities
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Outside Amenities
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Pool Information
Dimensions/ Depth: 6m x 12m
Security (Fence, Alarm): Electric security cover and alarm
Salt water System: No
Heated?: Yes
Note: The pool house consists of large summer kitchen housing a commercial 5 burner stove, wood-burning pizza oven, dining for 12, sitting area with stereo. The pool house overlooks the expansive rear terrace, koi pond with waterfalls and the beautiful rear grounds.
Beautiful views from the pool area.
Nearest Villages
| Closest Village | Eguilles | 3 KM | 1.86 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Aix en Provence | 6 KM | 3.72 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Lambesc | 10 KM | 6.2 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Rognes | 10 KM | 6.2 mi | Map | Village Info |
Locale
Situated between Salon de Provence and Aix en Provence, some distance from the main high-ways, Eguilles offers a fabulous view of the "chaîne de l'étoile", "l'Etang de Berre" and the famous Mount Sainte-Victoire.You can stroll with pleasure in the narrow streets of the old village nestled at the foot of its 17th century chateau. You will come across beautiful houses, ancient communal washing areas made out of stone that has bleached over time. You will discover in the semi-shade the majestic Paul Odobez clock which has been keeping time for more than 131 years. You will be equally impressed by the mass of the balance weight of this rare treasure... you will be quite enchanted and come away with the impression that time has no meaning in Eguilles !
Sites to visit :
17th century Château-Mairie.
Saint Julien parish church.
Chapelle des Figons.
Wind-mill, ancient washing areas, fountains, shepherds' huts.
Local produce : calissons (sweets), morning visits, olive oil, wineries.
Arts and crafts : Provencal "santons"
Leisure activities :
Hiking
Tennis. Boulodrome
Market, Tuesday and Friday morning, in the village centre.
Events :
May : Festival of art and Provencal traditions.
July : "Nuits théatrales de l'Empéri". (open-air).
August : Fête de la commune.
September : festival, antique fair, exhibitions.
Getting here:
The easiest way to get to Inland Provence from the US is to fly to Marseilles 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 Gare de Lyon, getting a cab to your hotel in the city.
Things to do
Local Attractions
Hiking on the Sainte Victoire mountain and in the Calanques near the sea.
Cultural life, restaurants and cafés in Aix en Provence. Route des vins. Festivals in Provence.
Local Markets
Tuesday and Friday in Eguilles.
Wednesday in Rognes.
Daily local markets in Aix en provence.
Private Chef Services
Chef Ronald
Local Restaurants
Aix en Provence
Eguilles
Lambesc
Rognes
Groceries
Small grocery shops in Eguilles at 2 km, larger stores in Aix and Lambesc at 10 minutes drive.
2012 Season Prices per week
| Jan. 7 - March 17 Oct. 27 - Dec. 22 | March 17 - June 2 | June 2 - June 30 | June 30 - Sept. 1 | Sept. 1 - Sept. 29 | Sept. 29 - Oct. 27 | Dec. 22 - Jan. 5 |
| € 4,900.00 | € 6,000.00 | € 7,300.00 | € 8,500.00 | € 7,200.00 | € 6,000.00 | € 8,500.00 |
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End of stay cleaning and 2 cleaning lady hours from Monday to Friday included.
Terms and Conditions
Arrival: Saturday
Minimum Stay: 1 week, please inquire for exceptions
Includes: Final cleaning and any additional maid service as described above.
Confirming your reservation: We will send a rental agreement by fax, email or regular mail. The rental agreement will specify the rental price, the amount of security deposit and the maximum number of overnight occupants.
Initial payment: The signed rental agreement and payment of the 50% deposit using a check or bank wire transfer(preferred) must be received within 7 seven days to confirm the reservation. The second 50% is due 60 days before arrival - we will email you a reminder 75 days before your arrival.
Payment acknowledgment: Immediately upon receipt of your initial or final payment we will mail you an Acknowledgement of Payment. The Acknowledgement will note the remaining balance, if any, and when the payment is due.
Final payment The second half of the rent and any security deposit are due in our offices 60 days before the first day of your rental. We must strictly adhere to this procedure, and failure to comply could result in cancellation of the booking. Don't worry about forgetting -- we'll remind you if your payment is not received on time.
Cancellation Cancellation of a confirmed reservation is a painful event for both owner and renter. The renter cancels because of some unexpected hardship; meanwhile the owner may have turned away rental opportunities and thus lost revenue. We have a no refund cancellation policy, but usually succeed in rescheduling cancelled reservations to the Spring or Fall or booking the cancelled period to another group and refunding the party that cancelled. Failure to pay the final balance which is due 60 days before arrival may be deemed a cancellation with no refund due. Security deposits are fully refundable. Clients are strongly urged to take out Trip Cancellation Insurance with the carrier of their choice at the time of confirmation. We can send a Travel Insurance quote to US or Canadian residents for all or part of the cost of your trip. We would need the name, birth date, airline carrier, dates of travel and amount of money to be covered for each guest who would like to be insured. Please inquire for a quote.
Security Deposit: The security deposit is taken as a signed promise that we can charge your credit card for any unpaid damage or expenses incurred during your stay. It is very rare that we ever charge a card - we inform our guests before doing so. Reasonable wear and tear is not charged for, but the cost of missing or damaged items will be deducted from the deposit.
Extra Charges The rent includes taxes, standard utilities and maid service as noted above. Additional maid or other services can be arranged and are charged for separately. In cold months November through April there is an additonal 100 euro per week charge for heating cost.
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 (585) 563-7441
London +44 (0)203 051 3238
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