🌿 3. Authentic Provence: Pool, tennis, tranquility, and recreation on a private estate

La Bastide Brûlée – Timeless enjoyment in the heart of Provence<br>Just imagine...<br>A winding little road between cypress trees and lavender fields. You drive through the golden light of the late afternoon, windows open, the soft chirping of crickets in the background. And then you see it: a stately bastide, tucked away among more than 200 olive trees and an orchard, on a five-hectare estate.<br>Welcome to La Bastide Brûlée—your home away from home. A place where tranquility, charm, and simplicity come together with refined luxury.<br>________________________________________<br>The house<br>• 5 stylish bedrooms, all with luxury mattresses<br>• 4 bathrooms, three of which are en suite<br>• Warm materials, natural colours, and thoughtful details<br>• A cosy living area with a fireplace<br>• A fully equipped kitchen with SMEG appliances<br>________________________________________<br>Outdoor living at its best<br>• 12 x 5-meter pool, heated & fenced<br>• Pool house with fireplace and lounge area<br>• Weber Summit gas grill<br>• Private tennis court among the trees<br>• Pétanque court<br>• Game room with table tennis, darts, billiards, and foosball<br>• Multiple dining and aperitif areas:<br>o In front of the house<br>o Along the house in the shade<br>o On a raised platform among the grapevines<br>o At the sturdy picnic table among the olive trees<br>o In the pool house<br>The atmosphere?<br>Imagine the world of Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources, from the novels of Marcel Pagnol.<br>Rolling hills, crickets in the midday sun, little springs gently murmuring among the stones...<br>At La Bastide Brûlée, you’ll relive that authentic Provence—unspoiled, warm, and full of stories.<br>________________________________________<br>What to Expect<br>✔️ Wi-Fi & Bose sound system<br>✔️ High-quality linens and towels for the bathroom and pool<br>✔️ Washing machine, high chair, and crib<br>✔️ Private parking<br>✔️ Complete peace and privacy<br>________________________________________<br>A region full of character<br>La Bastide Brûlée is located in the heart of Provence Verte, near the picturesque Fox-Amphoux—a medieval village dating back to the 11th century where time seems to stand still.<br>Fun fact: The French revolutionary Robespierre had family ties here, and you can look out over the village from the estate.<br>Hollywood has also been charmed by this region: George Clooney bought a home just outside Cotignac, barely 10 minutes from here.<br>________________________________________<br>Things to Do & Discover<br>Hiking & Nature<br>• Sillans-la-Cascade – hike to a 42-meter-high waterfall<br>• Chapelle Saint-Maxime (Quinson) – 1.5-hour panoramic hiking trail<br>• From La Bastide Brûlée to Fox-Amphoux – a pleasant walk of about 1 hour along easy-to-navigate trails through meadows and forests, rewarded with the views and charm of the medieval village<br>Gorges du Verdon – by electric boat or pedal boat<br>• Rent a small boat in Quinson and glide silently and peacefully between the imposing limestone cliffs<br>Bicycle routes<br>• Fox-Amphoux – Montmeyan – Quinson<br>• Cotignac – Entrecasteaux – Salernes<br>• E-bikes for rent in Cotignac and Aups<br>Visit typical Provençal villages<br>• Cotignac – charming and lively, set against a rocky cliff, with art galleries and outdoor cafés under the plane trees<br>• Aups – authentic Provençal with a famous truffle market in the winter<br>• Salernes – known for its ceramic tradition, with cosy streets and charming shops<br>Dining in the region<br>• Lou Calen (Cotignac) – a