The phenomenon has been developing in winter sports resorts for several years. with the same level of comfort and sophistication, many prefer an exclusive chalet rather than a hotel to gain independence. The trend has now been confirmed in the southern half of France, with more and more players offering self-catering, if necessary, with the same level of service and privileges as in the hotel industry. Dream decor, maximum personalization, antique furniture and objects, no time limits, neither dress codethe “better” family home is all good when staying with the tribe or as a lover.
For an epicurean weekend, Mas Vermentino in Menerbe
A few hundred meters from La Bastide de Marie, at the foot of the Luberon Natural Park and right in the middle of the family vineyards, the Sibouet clan has been renovated with the rules of art and a taste for patinas and porcelains that are authentic. part Private for 12 people (6 bedrooms), it embodies the ideal: balconies, arches, wisteria, multiple terraces and outdoor fireplace, stone pool… Breakfast and afternoon tea are prepared and served by Xavier and nothing stops you from ordering : feasts and a jar by Chef François Martin of Bastide de Marie. On festive evenings, we entertain at the gourmet restaurant.
Cost From €7,700 per week, including dedicated housekeeper (housekeeping, newspapers), breakfast and afternoon tea, concierge, visit to Domaine de Marie cellar, access to Bastide de Marie’s Pure Altitude Spa. From €1,500 per night (minimum 3 nights, excluding school holidays).
Le Mas Vermentino, 388 chemin des Cassandrons, 84560 Ménerbes. Such. +33 4 90 72 30 20.
For a romantic getaway, The Pool Suite in Arles
Attention, it’s not a house in the La Rochette neighborhood, but a patio and swimming pool that hides this unusual address in the historic district. The dream of a designer and real estate agent who envisioned a secret garden with typical Arles charm and which required two years of work. On arrival, a bedroom designed as a loft and overlooking the pool, a summer lounge with a small outdoor kitchen. Simple, effective and very romantic. For rent through Airbnb.
Cost €375 per night.
Arles Pool Suite, 40 bis rue Fleury Prudhon, 13200 Arles.
For a memorable birthday at L’Étoile des Baux in Baux-de-Provence
It is the first address of Iconic House, a brand new small collection of hotel houses. Art and know-how lovers Thibaut Elsier and Robin Michel entrusted art curator Josephine Fossi to imagine the holiday home (sleeps 16) as an artists’ refuge. As a result, the works are everywhere, and this place, anchored in the cliffs and set in the idyllic garden of Val d’Enfer, reveals eight suites, including two spectacular troglodyte rooms. A great local grocery store, breakfast served, swimming pool, movie theater, bowling alley, outdoor movie theater and children’s cabin… Each accommodation is personalized to the max with concierge service available.
Cost Long weekends from €8,000, Thursday to Sunday.
L’Etoile des Baux – Iconic House, D78G, 13520 Les Baux-de-Provence. Such. +33 6 18 74 90 62.
Weekend with friends in Enamouran Marseille
This townhouse for 9 people is part of a very small collection of holiday homes in Enamoura. On two floors of a traditional building in the Vauban district, this hideaway reveals a terrace suspended in vegetation and overlooking the Bonne Mère, the luxury of a small outdoor pool and even a small completely independent fishing hut. Inside, it’s chic and bohemian, with raw materials and a selection of items made by its founder, Magali Avignon, in collaboration with French artists and artisans.
Cost: from €3,000 per week.
Enamura, Townhouse, rue Montevideo, 13006 Marseille.
For family fun at Le Galignan Lourmarin
This one of the Beaumier group’s three Provençal addresses is set in a three-hectare garden restored by botanic studio Atelier Lamarck. Next to the main river, several private accommodations such as La Maison du Chef (3 bedrooms on 3 floors) allow you to stay in complete independence with its own garden and beautiful kitchen. Advantage? With the guest house, we enjoy the common comfort of swimming pool, pétanque court and local table. The decor is signed by JAUNE architectural firm, accompanied by Atelier Lamarck. The result is calm, between local pottery and rattan, large windows and stone walls.
Cost €700 per night.
Le Galinier de Lourmarin, D943, avenue du 8 Mai, 84160 Lourmarin. Such. + 33 4 89 81 40 75.
Source: Le Figaro
