Marc was fantastic and coped very well with our limited French vocabulary. the pool needed a little TLC on arrival but Marc returned the next day to test and treat and it was soon sorted. The location is amazing, Villa is rustic but has the essential mod cons, coffee machine, dishwasher, huge fridge/freezer. We would definitely return!
We really enjoyed our stay in Vauvenargues. Marc was a great host and very attentive. Marc spoke better English than I did French, and he was happy to give us a tour of the property in our language. Marc also left a bottle of wine for us to enjoy, which was a very lovely surprise.
The home and property has so much history and character, and the views from the pool, patio, backyard and windows are exactly what you would hope for when visiting Provence. The home has plenty of beds and lots of space. The property is expansive and Marc invited us to explore the area as much as we wanted, as he owns a lot of land around the home.
We had some issues upon arrival with the cleanliness, but Marc responded promptly and had it addressed right away. We wouldnât call it pristine, but it has a rustic charm that you will enjoy.
We were about 30 minutes from Aix, and around an hour (give or take) from other places to visit, such as Lacoste and Bonnieux. The location is a perfect jumping off point for exploring the region.
We would stay here again, and would recommend this home. Thank you, Marc, for a wonderful welcome and great visit to Provence.
This house is so impressive! It is built up from the ruins of an old farmhouse from the 1600s. Yet, it has every modern convenience including comfortable beds, a well equippped kitchen, fabulous showers and spacious accomodations. And, the views! Oh my! Stunning. We were less than 15 minutes from the center of Aix and used this house as our launching point to Aix and other places in the area. Once we returned each evening, we felt we were in our own private, wonderful world. Marc kindly showed us every thing we could ever use from the flat screen tv and stereo to making sure we knew how to lock or unlock doors. The house is up a gravel road and quite private. I would not call it luxurious but it was absolutely fabulous for us and Marc could not have been more accomodating, helpful and kind! What a treat to stay here!