Mas Mandine

The villa

Dating from the 19th century, this old building was erected with exposed stones and has been completely brought up to date, taking care to preserve its soul and its charm of yesteryear. Authentic and quality materials have been chosen by the owners to guarantee you comfort and relaxation for your vacations under the Provençal sun. Upon entering the Mas Mandine, you will immediately be enchanted by the ground floor completely renovated with cement tiles, by the floor tiles of the staircase, by the stone walls or by the oak ceilings. Let yourself be seduced by the beauty and authenticity of the place! The Mas consists of 450 square meters of accommodations on  two levels with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, one shower room and five water closets. There is also an independent fitted kitchen, dining room, living room, TV lounge and a pantry/laundry room. Outside, the grounds of one hectare of parkland and a magnificent lawn, huge century-old plane trees, majestic pines, cypresses, so many species that will immerse you as soon as you arrive in the universe of Provence.  This lush vegetation goes perfectly with the beauty of the building, all in exposed stone and highlights the huge heated 12m x 6m swimming pool which is at your disposal. The exterior has been designed to allow you to spend pleasant moments in the different spaces offered, according to your desires, and the position of the sun.  You will enjoy a moment of relaxation in the small summer lounge area, after spending the afternoon in the solarium area of ​​the swimming pool.  Several terraces will offer you moments of calm and conviviality and perfect for outdoor al fresco dining with barbecue and the plancha will allow you to vary the pleasures of long summer dinners. In the local village of Raphèle les Arles, just over 2 kilometers away, you can find all you need (fresh fruit and vegetables, meat from the local farms, delicious breads, and even your usual newspaper). To the north is the lively village of St Rémy de Provence, just 25 kilometers away.  It is a charming classical little town, capital of the Alpilles with all the amenities, boulangeries, little boutiques, quaint pavement cafes and excellent restaurants.  On its winding cobbled lanes you will discover the small squares, historic buildings, churches and museums, and on Wednesday the colorful weekly market will offer the opportunity to discover local products and handicrafts which is a must see. Avignon is to the north with its UNESCO world heritage site, the magnificent Palais du Papes, which is one of the architectural wonders of France.  It is just 12 kilometres away and would make an ideal day trip. Just north of Avignon is the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region for wine lovers as well. Les Baux de Provence is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. Arles, Nîmes not far away, Pont du Gard and Uzès and other towns you can easily visit in a day, and at less than 45 minutes to the east is the Luberon region and Camargue’s at your door step unique wetland populated by pink flamingos and wild horses and the famous port of Saintes-Maries de la Mer and its stunning beaches all within 30 minute drive.

What it offers