The bastide is set in beautifully landscaped grounds with a large pool, about a 10-minute drive from the center of Aix en Provence.The ad states that the holiday apartment is on the first floor, and the ground floor is only used by the owner when there are no holiday guests. This is misleading, as the second floor of the bastide, as well as the outbuilding, is permanently rented to several other parties. While the garden and pool are reserved for holiday guests, providing privacy, it's not as if you have the house to yourself: you'll encounter other tenants in the stairwell and sometimes even hear them.With its spacious rooms and high ceilings, the apartment offers plenty of space for 8 people. The bathrooms have been renovated, while the rest of the furnishings are dated and appear poorly maintained. For lovers of historic country houses, this may be negligible, and the charm may outweigh the disadvantages. But in our experience, historic and well-maintained don't have to be mutually exclusive.

Absolutely loved our stay at what we liked to call our “castle” while in Aix! It was wonderful to come home to the peace and quiet of the property after long days of exploring and shopping in Aix and surrounding towns. The house itself is such an amazing architectural gem and piece of history. We were lucky enough to meet the kind owners in person! They are wonderful people who love and maintain this family property, and that gives it such a special feel. Kathy our host at the property was fabulous and super responsive! She and her family made us feel so welcome and helped us with everything we needed. We can’t thank her enough and also Gonzague and Oriane for such an amazing experience. We plan to go back again next summer!

Staying in an 18th century chateau is a not to be missed experience. the photos accurately depict the property. Be prepared, though, for some relatively minor inconveniences such as antique wiring, limited wi fi, uncomfortable beds etc. We spent a week there, enjoyed our stay, and were happy to move on.

Communication tres facile et plaisante avec le propriétaire Cadre de charme agrémenté par une belle piscine , excellent lieu pour une réunion familiale ou amicale