5 beds - St Remy, Provence, France

This stunning country villa in Provence near the town of Saint-Rémy. Originally built in the 19th century, the recently renovated mas sits on a hectare of beautifully landscaped gardens and features expansive open-air living and dining areas, exquisite interiors, and five superb bedroom suites sleeping ten. For families and groups of friends seeking an ideal balance of privacy, rustic refinement, and prime location in the heart of Southern France, is an ideal choice.

Secluded amid lush flowers and trees, the villa's ample grounds invite you to enchanting days and nights in the Provencal air. Savor bright mornings floating in the sparkling swimming pool and sunbathing on stylish loungers. Cook delicious meals in the rustic dining pavilion, with its stone floors, wooden ceiling, and traditional kitchen, and relish them alfresco at the adjoining table. Enjoy an afternoon game of pétanque and savor your evening pastis under the sunset sky. Closer to the villa, a second alfresco table sets an enchanting stage for plein-air feasts shaded by the pergola's lattices and vines. The villa's terracotta roof tiles and pastel blue doors evoke the bygone elegance of rural 19th-century Provence.

French doors open from the gardens into the villa's beautiful interior, allowing the house to breathe the fragrant air. Sip local wine in the sumptuous living room by the fireplace under exposed wood beams. Cook fabulous feasts in the fully equipped kitchen and gather around the dining table for ten. At night, watch your favorite films in the den with cozy sectional and TV, and sip your morning coffee in the luminous niche with garden views.

The villa's five bedrooms include a master suite with queen bed, three guestrooms with double beds, and one guestroom with two twin beds. Four of the bedrooms feature ensuite bath or shower rooms. The master suite opens to the terrace, and its ensuite bathroom includes a dual vanity, stand-alone shower, and bath.

The villa enjoys rarified seclusion in one of France's most enchanting regions. You're just three kilometers from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and an easy drive to the Les-Baux-de-Provence, Fontvielle, and the famous Roman aqueducts and medieval riches of Avignon. Nearby airports at Nime and Marseilles make the villa an excellent choice for destination wedding guests.