VILLA DETAILS
Nearby is the charming Roman city of Aix-en-Provence; with tree-lined boulevards and multitude of squares, it is often referred to as the ‘Paris of the south’ or the ‘town of a thousand fountains’. Its roots in art history, as well as its large university and prominent café culture are evident across the town, as students and locals gather on the terraces to discuss and debate.
Dominating the skyline of Aix is the towering Montagne Sainte-Victoire – a challenge for hikers and the subject of over a hundred works by the impressionist painter Paul Cézanne.
Set in peaceful surrounds, yet with some of Provence’s most celebrated towns and villages accessible locally (Aix-en-Provence, Draguignan, Tourtour), La Bastide des Etoiles combines the benefits and facilities of a stay put retreat with the ideal position for touring and discovering this picturesque region of France.
Indoors the property is spacious and well presented; stylishly furnished and comfortable, whilst retaining various character features including a delightful country kitchen, Provençal tiled floors and impressive open fireplaces.
Outdoors, guests are free to wander over 25 acres of private parkland, including over 1000 olive trees and a choice of several shaded terraces.
Sun worshippers will enjoy the large 17m swimming pool (can be heated) with pool house, while for the more active a tennis court (with artificial grass), trampoline, table-tennis and table soccer are all available.
VILLA ACCOMMODATION
- Ground Floor
Living room with fireplace, flat screen TV
Dining room
Fully equipped kitchen with adjacent cold storage
All of the ground floor rooms open onto the gardens and terraces.
- First Floor
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom (king-size bed); en suite with bath and shower
Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom
Bedroom 3: Small double bedroom
Bedroom 2 and 3 share a separate bathroom with bath
- Top Floor
Bedroom 4: Queen-size bedroom
Bedroom 5: Bunk bedroom + 2 single beds (up to 4 children)
Bedroom 4 and 5 share a separate bathroom with bath.
Bedroom 6: King-size bedroom
Bedroom 7: Twin bedroom
Bedroom 6 and 7 share a separate bathroom with bath and shower.
Notes
- Two on-site guardians live in an independent building adjacent to the mas.
Security Deposit
Please be aware as a condition of your rental agreement we shall also ask you to lodge a Security Deposit at the point
of making a booking amounting to 20% of the weekly rental cost of the property (or higher if required by the villa owner
or for stays of three weeks or longer). This is to protect the property owners for the cost of any damage or loss caused
by wilful or accidental damage by members of the party that may occur during your stay or for any unpaid local charges.
The Security Deposit is lodged with Abercrombie & Kent Villas in the form of a credit card authorization as detailed in the
booking process; please ask for further details.
TIME ZONE
GMT +1 hour
Language
French
Currency Information
The official currency is the Euro (€). Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent , €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
Money Matters
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here (though a limited number of merchants have American Express accounts) and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
Tipping in provence
Tips in restaurants are usually added on at 10/15 % of the bill. However, it is often a subject of controversy whether this amount actually goes to the waiter or not, therefore it is your choice whether to tip more.
Arrival & Departure Formalities
Travel documents are your responsibility. In general you should have:
- A signed, valid passport that will remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the completion of your trip. Your passport must have enough blank pages (excluding amendment pages) available for entry and exit stamps issued when entering and exiting immigration points.
- Visas are required for certain nationalities and you are strongly advised to check your status allowing plenty of time for visa application.
Weather in provence
Provence is considered a dry temperate region with an average 300 warm and sunny days a year and rain falling on a maximum of about 90. Average rainfall in spring and autumn is low. December and January are the wettest months. With temperatures about 28°C during the summer months those long hot summer days can last late into the evening. The warm and sunny spring and autumn have an average temperature of 24°C. The average temperature of the dry sunny mild winter months are around 14°C with February the coldest month at 12°C. Temperatures are slightly lower near the coast due to the sea breezes. During the summer months, this makes the high temperatures more bearable.
Health consideration
It is advisable to contact your doctor before you travel if you have any specific health concerns and take out appropriate travel and medical insurance.
Electricity supply in provence
Electrical service in France is supplied at 220-240 volts/50 hertz.
Driving in france
- Traffic from the RIGHT has right of way, except at roundabouts or if the road has a white line across it.
- Passport or national ID as well as driver's license/insurance papers/ownership papers must be carried all the time.
- National speed limit is 50kmh (31mph) in towns, 90kmh (56mph) on secondary non-urban highways, 110kmh (68mph) on dual carriageways, 130kmh (80mph) on motorways (auto route).
- Speeding fines: 30 – 300 Euros.
- Minimum driving age is 18.
- For use of the highways (auto route) it is invariably necessary to pay a toll before access. Payment can be made by coins or by credit card.
- There are strict laws concerning drinking and driving. Blood alcohol levels must not exceed 0.05%. There are random breathalyser tests carried out regularly by the police.
- An international driving licence is not required for European citizens. Your locally issued driving licence, as long as it is accompanied by the passport, will suffice.
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