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Charming house in an exceptional environment
Family-friendly holiday home in Aix-en-Provence with an outdoor pool
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9.6 out of 10
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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8123 sq m
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Aix en provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
- Place, Cours Mirabeau6 min drive
- Place, Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art8 min drive
- Place, Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office9 min drive
- Airport, Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Shower room 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming house in an exceptional environment
Charming and cozy home with a real artist located in a beautiful quiet countryside and wooded 3km from the center of Aix soul. The bedroom windows and porch allow you to enjoy at any time of the great view, either the forest or on the mountain Sainte-Victoire we can also fully appreciate the terrace. External corners (hammock, beds forged iron) were built for napping, reading or aperitifs. Your little ones play in the sandbox and swings to their elders or the large wooden hut. They can then join you for a barbecue after a swim in the pool. In the evening you can go for a drink in the old Aix, restaurants, cinemas, shops popping up every corner. But there is also an extraordinary discover around Aix Provence tourism.
There are 4 rooms with quality beds (160cmx200cm / 2x(90cmx200cm) / 140cmx200cm / 1 single mattress), a kitchen fully equipped, a cozy living room surrounded by libraries, 1 bathroom with a tube and two sinks, 1 bathroom with a shower and a sink, 1 separate WC and a small veranda.
Different parts built in the property allow you to isolate and enjoy precious moments of relaxation.
Everything has been carefully calculated for maximum comfort.
THE GROUND FLOOR
The veranda (East):
The entrance opens onto a charming artist studio style veranda where small lunch, the days of mistral, are welcome.
The veranda overlooks the kitchen. The veranda gives onto a large east terrace with a view of Mont Sainte Victoire.
The kitchen (20m2), convivial meal for 8 to 10 people, well equipped to cook with gas stove 3 burners and an electric hob, electric oven, dishwasher and many household robots. A stove of very good quality (Gaudin) allows you to switch easily a fire in winter. The French window overlooking the veranda.
To the left on entering the kitchen there are three bedrooms, one with its shower room, the two others share a bathroom with two sinks and separate toilet.
Bedroom 1 (12 m2)
140cmx200cm bed, desk, shelves, mirror, south window and hairy.
En suite shower room.
Bedroom 2 (9 m2)
90cmx200cm bed. Window overlooking the East side terrace.
Office cupboards, shelves
Bedroom 3 (9 m2)
90cmx200cm bed. Door window overlooking the south side terrace.
Office cupboards, shelves
Bathroom (7m2)
150cm bath, 2 sinks. In this charming all white room, you can relax in a bath looking at the tree by the window overlooking the east side of Montain Sainte Victoire.
Toilet are separated
UPSTAIRS
From the kitchen, on the right, from a beautiful staircase leading to the lounge
The mezzanine lounge (16m2)
The living room has several windows looking towards the East, the South and the North. Very bright and comfortable. It is equipped with two large sofas with a convertible (140x200), two armchairs, a coffee table, many libraries and a secretary.
It has a large 100cm plasma TV screen, DVD player. The living room overlooks the last room.
Bedroom 4 (15m2)
This room is perched like a nest with large south and west facing windows. Forest views. A bed (160x200 cm), desks, bookcases.
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OUTSIDE
Change of scenery just minutes from downtown this place is more than a home that is a true paradise by its charm, its soul and its absolutely beautiful view.
The Little Vixen is situated on the plateau of Bibemus just 3km from the city center. Bibemus plateau is one of the most magnificent sites of Aix-en-Provence. It is a protected natural area where Paul Cezanne loved to come and paint. The arrival to the house is via a dirt road through the woods, it is a delight for the eyes and it feels already on holiday.
Terrace (120m2) in the East
This mid terrace tiled mid gravel has a real garden, with its three comfortable wrought iron beds and 2 AA chairs under the oak trees to make beautiful and take naps pleasant aperitifs. Under the pergola whose quality makes being outside without suffering from the heat houses two large tables.
The beautiful 7-hectare park is enjoyed by young and old with wrought iron beds under the oak trees, a hammock, a sand box, slide and swings.
The forest of oak and pine
Part of the land is forested. You can walk through the paths and play hide and seek. You may come across a tortoise, a boar or deer ... if if there :)
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THE POOL open from May to early October (check)
The swimming pool (7m x 3m, depth of approximately 1.60m) is located twenty meters from the house. Water from May to early October (check). It is fully fenced for the protection of children. It is surrounded by a lawn on the other side and upstream of a tiled terrace of 25m2.
A person taking responsibility for maintenance comes once a week.
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COMFORT
Rest
High quality beds. Quiet. The rooms have shutters and / or blackout curtains.
Linens and beach towels (except for short stay for beach towels)
Bed linen, towels, pool towels, kitchen towels, table mats are provided
Baby equipment (on request)
Folding cot, 1 wooden chair child, a currency mattress.
Electrical equipment
High speed internet (Wi-fi), gas grill, plasma big screen TV, DVD player, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryer, steam iron, ironing board, blender, filter coffee machine, robot multi functions, toaster, printer / scanner / copier, stove 3 burners, oven, fridge freezer three drawers.
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DISTANCES
- Center Road: 3km
- Center on foot: 25 min (hiking path)
- First shops: 1.5 km (press, supermarket, bakery, bar, tobacconist, butcher, fishmonger, maraicher)
- Laccès to the motorway is easy, about 3 km
- The TGV station is 18 km
- The Polyclinic Rambot is 2 km
- Marseille Marignane airport is 31 km
- Nice airport is 170 km
- The first shops (Primeur and fishmonger twice a week, Intermarché, bakery, butcher, coffee, tobacco & press) are 1.5 km
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PRICES
MINIMUM RENTAL FOR 2 NIGHTS
Included
Pool and garden maintenance a once a week (in summer)
Pool from May to early October (check)
Extra
Package final cleaning 100 €
Weekend
€ 300 / night + € 100 cleaning fee
September to July
€ 1,400 / week + € 100 cleaning fee
July and August
1 week: 2000 € + € 100 cleaning fee
2 weeks: € 3,800 + € 100 cleaning fee
3 weeks: € 5,600 + € 100 cleaning fee
Month: € 7,400 + € 100 cleaning fee
RENTAL CONDITIONS
Reservation
30% deposit.
Bail
€ 1000, not cashed, returned within 30 days of departure.
Saturday to Saturday rental in July and August. The entrance to the premises is from 17h and departure no later than 10:00. More flexible schedules in the year.
There are 4 rooms with quality beds (160cmx200cm / 2x(90cmx200cm) / 140cmx200cm / 1 single mattress), a kitchen fully equipped, a cozy living room surrounded by libraries, 1 bathroom with a tube and two sinks, 1 bathroom with a shower and a sink, 1 separate WC and a small veranda.
Different parts built in the property allow you to isolate and enjoy precious moments of relaxation.
Everything has been carefully calculated for maximum comfort.
THE GROUND FLOOR
The veranda (East):
The entrance opens onto a charming artist studio style veranda where small lunch, the days of mistral, are welcome.
The veranda overlooks the kitchen. The veranda gives onto a large east terrace with a view of Mont Sainte Victoire.
The kitchen (20m2), convivial meal for 8 to 10 people, well equipped to cook with gas stove 3 burners and an electric hob, electric oven, dishwasher and many household robots. A stove of very good quality (Gaudin) allows you to switch easily a fire in winter. The French window overlooking the veranda.
To the left on entering the kitchen there are three bedrooms, one with its shower room, the two others share a bathroom with two sinks and separate toilet.
Bedroom 1 (12 m2)
140cmx200cm bed, desk, shelves, mirror, south window and hairy.
En suite shower room.
Bedroom 2 (9 m2)
90cmx200cm bed. Window overlooking the East side terrace.
Office cupboards, shelves
Bedroom 3 (9 m2)
90cmx200cm bed. Door window overlooking the south side terrace.
Office cupboards, shelves
Bathroom (7m2)
150cm bath, 2 sinks. In this charming all white room, you can relax in a bath looking at the tree by the window overlooking the east side of Montain Sainte Victoire.
Toilet are separated
UPSTAIRS
From the kitchen, on the right, from a beautiful staircase leading to the lounge
The mezzanine lounge (16m2)
The living room has several windows looking towards the East, the South and the North. Very bright and comfortable. It is equipped with two large sofas with a convertible (140x200), two armchairs, a coffee table, many libraries and a secretary.
It has a large 100cm plasma TV screen, DVD player. The living room overlooks the last room.
Bedroom 4 (15m2)
This room is perched like a nest with large south and west facing windows. Forest views. A bed (160x200 cm), desks, bookcases.
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OUTSIDE
Change of scenery just minutes from downtown this place is more than a home that is a true paradise by its charm, its soul and its absolutely beautiful view.
The Little Vixen is situated on the plateau of Bibemus just 3km from the city center. Bibemus plateau is one of the most magnificent sites of Aix-en-Provence. It is a protected natural area where Paul Cezanne loved to come and paint. The arrival to the house is via a dirt road through the woods, it is a delight for the eyes and it feels already on holiday.
Terrace (120m2) in the East
This mid terrace tiled mid gravel has a real garden, with its three comfortable wrought iron beds and 2 AA chairs under the oak trees to make beautiful and take naps pleasant aperitifs. Under the pergola whose quality makes being outside without suffering from the heat houses two large tables.
The beautiful 7-hectare park is enjoyed by young and old with wrought iron beds under the oak trees, a hammock, a sand box, slide and swings.
The forest of oak and pine
Part of the land is forested. You can walk through the paths and play hide and seek. You may come across a tortoise, a boar or deer ... if if there :)
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THE POOL open from May to early October (check)
The swimming pool (7m x 3m, depth of approximately 1.60m) is located twenty meters from the house. Water from May to early October (check). It is fully fenced for the protection of children. It is surrounded by a lawn on the other side and upstream of a tiled terrace of 25m2.
A person taking responsibility for maintenance comes once a week.
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COMFORT
Rest
High quality beds. Quiet. The rooms have shutters and / or blackout curtains.
Linens and beach towels (except for short stay for beach towels)
Bed linen, towels, pool towels, kitchen towels, table mats are provided
Baby equipment (on request)
Folding cot, 1 wooden chair child, a currency mattress.
Electrical equipment
High speed internet (Wi-fi), gas grill, plasma big screen TV, DVD player, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryer, steam iron, ironing board, blender, filter coffee machine, robot multi functions, toaster, printer / scanner / copier, stove 3 burners, oven, fridge freezer three drawers.
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DISTANCES
- Center Road: 3km
- Center on foot: 25 min (hiking path)
- First shops: 1.5 km (press, supermarket, bakery, bar, tobacconist, butcher, fishmonger, maraicher)
- Laccès to the motorway is easy, about 3 km
- The TGV station is 18 km
- The Polyclinic Rambot is 2 km
- Marseille Marignane airport is 31 km
- Nice airport is 170 km
- The first shops (Primeur and fishmonger twice a week, Intermarché, bakery, butcher, coffee, tobacco & press) are 1.5 km
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PRICES
MINIMUM RENTAL FOR 2 NIGHTS
Included
Pool and garden maintenance a once a week (in summer)
Pool from May to early October (check)
Extra
Package final cleaning 100 €
Weekend
€ 300 / night + € 100 cleaning fee
September to July
€ 1,400 / week + € 100 cleaning fee
July and August
1 week: 2000 € + € 100 cleaning fee
2 weeks: € 3,800 + € 100 cleaning fee
3 weeks: € 5,600 + € 100 cleaning fee
Month: € 7,400 + € 100 cleaning fee
RENTAL CONDITIONS
Reservation
30% deposit.
Bail
€ 1000, not cashed, returned within 30 days of departure.
Saturday to Saturday rental in July and August. The entrance to the premises is from 17h and departure no later than 10:00. More flexible schedules in the year.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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About the area
Aix-en-Provence
Located in Est, a neighbourhood in Aix-en-Provence, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and La Torse, while Theatre de la Fonderie and Ainsi de Suite are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Carrousel Paul Cézanne and Urban Kids. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hunting, cycling and horse riding.

Aix en provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
What's nearby
- Cours Mirabeau - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
- Granet Museum - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
- Place d'Hotel de Ville - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
- Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
- Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Villa Saint Ange - 9 min drive
- Ancora Pizza - 12 min drive
- Camion Pizza Saint-Jérôme IUT - 10 min drive
- Le Saint Esteve - 12 min drive
- Ajito Japanese restaurant in Le Tholonet - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by D'HAUTHUILLE OCTAVIE
My name is Octavie and I practice wellness massages "listening body" for eight years. My office is located in the heart of the city center of Aix. My 4 children, Coline, Liane, Solal and Sacha are aged 10-20 years. We love to travel, discover, learn what life offers us and teaches us ... We are living in Aix for 15 years and we are very very happy there :)
Why they chose this property
Because you will discover that more than just a house here is a little corner of paradise ...
For a poetic overview of the house go to the following link: http://www.thearchivistsblog.com/octavie-3/
For a poetic overview of the house go to the following link: http://www.thearchivistsblog.com/octavie-3/
What makes this property unique
You can enjoy a drink while admiring the Picasso castle in the village of Vauvenargues (15mn) from Rians (20mn) and enjoy its sublime wilderness road, go to the Durance (40 minutes) enjoy the cool of a course Water from the sea when diving into the creeks of Cassis (40mn), Morgiou, Sugiton, En Vau. Or go to Marseille pastis drink in Estaque or buy fish on Sunday morning on the old port of Marseille (25mn) and embark on the island of Friuli (20mn). There is the zoo Barben 45 minutes just beautiful by a stop at the village of automata. And yet Baux de Provence, Roussillon, Apt, St Paul de Vence. The region is full of wonders to be discovered; villages, roads, creeks, cafes ..
The house has four bedrooms, one with heated floor (a bed of 140cm, 160cm and the other two single beds). All rooms have forest views.
The house is furnished with taste, it is an artist's house who brings real soul instead.
Bedding is provided
The house has four bedrooms, one with heated floor (a bed of 140cm, 160cm and the other two single beds). All rooms have forest views.
The house is furnished with taste, it is an artist's house who brings real soul instead.
Bedding is provided
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