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About The Experience

This Provence villa is within walking distance of a town, but not just any town for St Maximin-la Sainte Baume holds such huge historical significance that visitors from all over come for visits to see its renowned basilica which you can read more about later. With regards to the actual accommodation, there are four bedrooms and a private swimming pool with a small outdoor kitchen. If you'd like a change of scenery for the day, several other great French towns are within day trip distance, as is the beach.

Location Description

The property is located 400 meters/1312 feet from the historic center of St Maximin-la Sainte Baume, a town full of shops, restaurants, and markets. The main sight in town is the Basilica of Mary Magdalene, which was built after many believed that the crypt held the tomb of the famous disciple. This tomb was discovered in 1279 and construction of the basilica began in 1295 and has ever since become a place of interest. For a nice day trip, make sure to visit Aix-en-Provence where in addition to fine restaurants, cafes, and bistros, there are antique fairs, movie theaters, museums, and space as well as two music festivals each year: Aix en Musique, which is held mid June to the beginning of July and celebrates rock, jazz, and new music, whereas the Festival International d'Art Lyrique is held in July and showcases different opera and classical music performances.

Marseille: 51 km/32 mi
Cassis (beach): 46 km/29 mi
Aix-en-Provence: 37 km/23 mi
Sainte Maximin-la Sainte Baume: 400 m/1312 ft

Exterior Description

(1700 m2/18,299 ft2)

This villa is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood and has a garden with mature trees, plants, and flowers. Accessible from the villa's sitting room is a terrace furnished with a barbecue and a table with chairs. There is a private swimming pool (12m x 6m, 2.8 m deep) with a diving board and an alarm that is surrounded by sun loungers. There is also a small outside kitchenette and and a ping pong table. Parking is available within the property grounds.

Interior Description

(230 m2/2475 ft2)

Ground Floor: The entrance leads to an open hall with a piano and onto the living room with a couch, satellite TV, DVD player, and French doors opening to the garden. On the other side of the entrance hall is a combined sitting and dining room with a couch, fireplace, table with chairs, and French doors opening to the terrace. The kitchen is equipped with a cook-top, oven, and dishwasher and there is a utility room nearby with a freezer, washing machine, and dryer. There is one bathroom with a sink, shower, and separate WC.

First Floor: A staircase leads up to four bedrooms. The first bedroom has a queen-size bed (160 cm), wash basin, and a balcony that is shared with the second bedroom. The second bedroom has a double bed (140 cm; comfortable for one and cozy for two) and shares a balcony with the first bedroom. The third bedroom has two single beds (90 cm) and a washbasin. The fourth bedroom has a double bed (140 cm; comfortable for one and cozy for two). There is one bathroom with a tub with a handheld shower and a separate WC.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Telephone: According to use

Please Note:

• Although common in France, a 140 cm double bed may seem small for two people by US standards.

Features and Amenities

Walk To Town Free Parking on Premises Independent Villa Balcony/Terrace Barbecue Outside Area - Private Outside Dining Swimming Pool - Private DVD player Piano Ping Pong Table TV - Local Channels Only

Internet - Wireless Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing Dishwasher Microwave Oven Washing Machine Fireplace - Indoor Heating - Whole House High Chair Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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