St Remy, Provence, France - 5 beds

This enchanting Provencal villa stands secluded on a stunning rural estate of lush olive groves, bright flowers, and lithe cypress trees. Situated about two kilometers from the village of Fontvielle, the villa evokes the unique rustic elegance of Southern France, with extraordinary alfresco living areas, intimate and beautiful interiors, and five superb bedroom suites. Families and groups of friends seeking exquisite privacy and naturalistic majesty in the heart of Provence will know they have arrived.

Consisting of multiple traditional mas houses framed by extraordinary gardens and orchards, the villa offers an enchanting setting for alfresco living and dining. Descend the stone, cypress-flanked steps to the swimming pool to play in the sparkling water and sunbathe on elegant beds. Cook a delicious lunch in the adjoining pavilion, with its fabulous rustic kitchen and wood-burning pizza oven, and relish it alfresco. Sip sunset cocktails and morning espresso at the bistro table on the patio, beholding the views of the gardens and countryside.

Ascending from the pool, you'll open lovely doors to the villa's glass-enclosed living room, an ideal setting for evening wine beneath exposed beams of rich wood. A second living room leads into the villa's beautiful formal dining room, with a gorgeous table for ten under a crystal chandelier. The adjoining kitchen is wonderfully spacious and fully equipped with chef-grade appliances and a breakfast table. Recently renovated, the villa maintains gorgeous vestiges of its original rusticity within a consummate modern elegance.

There are three upstairs bedrooms in the villa's main house, all with double beds. Two of these rooms share access to a furnished deck, and one includes a jetted tub in its ensuite bathroom. A stand-alone studio includes two additional bedrooms with double beds and ensuite bathrooms. One of these opens directly to the front courtyard.

The villa enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of Provence, allowing you to follow in the footsteps of medieval troubadours amid verdant countryside and Roman ruins. The exquisite village of Fontvielle is just down the road, while Saint-Remy, Les Baux-de-Provence, and Avignon are all an easy drive away. The cities and airports of Nime and Marseilles are also within easy reach, allowing easy access for destination wedding guests.