Two glorious weeks spent here with friends and family and we couldn’t have enjoyed it more! A beautiful and very comfortable house in stunning surroundings – who could ask for more? A delicious supper cooked by Marie and Christophe was definitely a..."
Paon Bleu is the perfect place to unwind and chill. Surrounded by its own 20 acres and then vineyards and lavender fields beyond, you have complete privacy and it is hard to hear anything other than the birds and the wind in the trees. Marie and..."
What a wonderful holiday in such a perfect location. The house is the perfect base to explore this beautiful part of Provence and is the most peaceful and stunning setting. Super relaxing. Thank you for a fabulous stay!"
At a glance
- Sleeps 12
- 7 bedrooms
- 6 bathrooms
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
Property highlights
- Beautiful country house
- Fabulous amenities for children
- Set in 20 acres of stunning grounds
- Close to Aix-en-Provence and the Luberon
- Private heated swimming pool
- Catering service available
If style, space and seclusion are on your holiday check list, then this stunning country bastide ticks all the right boxes. Set in 20 acres of private grounds, with vineyards and farmland beyond, this top-notch conversion lets you retreat into family holiday heaven, complete with free-form swimming pool, Jacuzzi, a home cinema, a brilliant children’s play area and garden games for all ages. It also has the added benefit of an independent two-bedroom annexe, ideal accommodation for grandparents, teenagers or anyone needing a little extra privacy.
The original building dates from 1805, and has been sympathetically restored to create a sophisticated contemporary home whilst preserving the fine 19th-century exterior. With seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and masses of outdoor space, there is ample room for two families or perhaps a multi-generation gathering. With swings, a trampoline and a Wendy house in addition to the pool, the attraction for children is obvious, but there is plenty here to appeal to the adults too, from the romantic pool pavilion for your pre-dinner drinks to the numerous pretty towns and villages to explore nearby.
A charming and very comfortable base in itself, La Bastide du Paon Bleu – or the slightly less tongue-twisty Blue Peacock for short – is perfect if you want to walk, bike or discover Provence by car. A 18 kilometre circle around the house encompasses Aix-en-Provence, Salon de Provence and the magnificent green and gold landscapes of the southern Luberon.
The local area
The house is situated between Lambesc and Rognes in the Aix countryside, 18km from Aix-en-Provence (30min drive), in the Bouches du Rhône department and bordering the Luberon, just 20km from the charming village of Lourmarin, classified as ‘one of the most beautiful villages in France’.
Rognes (6km) is a small village with basic shops and services, while Lambesc (4km) has a wider choice of supermarkets and both a farmers and a traditional Provençal market weekly.
Travelling north from the house you’ll drive through the stunning scenery of the Luberon on the way to Lourmarin, which has a lively café scene, and Cucuron, easily one of the prettiest villages in Provence. Aix is a lively and fashionable university town, sometimes referred to as the Paris of Provence thanks to its leafy boulevards, grand architecture and general air of sophistication.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 5-bedroom villa with 2-bedroom annexe (sleeps 12)
Ground floor
- Entrance hall
- Sitting room/dining room with stone fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen includes electric oven, 5 gas hobs, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, juicer, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, silverware and beautiful tableware
- Pantry
- Utility room
- Double bedroom (160cm bed) with en-suite bathroom (bath and shower)
- Triple bedroom (3 x 90cm beds) with en-suite bathroom (shower)
- Double air-conditioned bedroom (180cm bed)
- Bathroom with 2 person bath
- Games area with sofa
- 2 separate WCs
First floor
- Double air-conditioned bedroom (180cm bed) with large terrace
- Twin bedroom (90cm beds)
- Bathroom with shower and WC
Annexe
- Independent cottage a few steps from the main house
- Twin bedroom (90cm beds) with en suite shower and WC
- Double bedroom (160cm bed) with en suite shower and WC
General
- Simpson Travel telephone representative
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioning in all bedrooms
- Open plan staircase
- Washing machine and tumble dryer
- Iron
- 2 cots and 2 highchairs
- Stereo system with CD player
- Telephone
- Home cinema with DVD and Blu-Ray player
- LED 3D TV
- Gas barbecue and plancha
- 4 adult bikes available to use
- External dining table
- 2 swings
- Children's Wendy house
- Trampoline (5m diameter)
- Boules
- Badminton (rackets available)
- Table tennis
- Outdoor gym pavillion
- Heated Jacuzzi set into a large wooden terrace with Bali beach hut and Bluetooth speakers
- Private freeform heated swimming pool 15 x 8m (depth 1.8m), gentle slope to edge on all sides, security alarm, pool is heated to 28°C
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Simpson family extras
- Family favourite range of toys and games, suitable for ages 5-11
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails*
* We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
Services
- Bed linen, bath and pool towels provided
- Mid-stay linen change and 4-hour clean for stays of two weeks
- 4 hours cleaning every Wednesday
- Additional cleaning available on request
- Massages available on site (prices on request)
- Evening meals available on request (minimum 4 people)
- Additional services can be offered, please enquire for details
- All services payable locally
- Prices quoted are subject to change
Getting there
- Airports
Marseille 34km
Avignon 50km
Nîmes 82km - TGV stations
Aix-en-Provence 33km
Marseille 56km
Arles 63km
Avignon 70km
Access times
- Check in time – 4.00-5.00pm
- Check out time – 10.00am
Location
- Restaurants (Lambesc) 10min drive
- Shops (Lambesc) 10min drive
- Beaches (Carry-le-Rouet) 1hr drive
- Aix-en-Provence 30min drive
- Marseille airport 45min drive
Flights
This property is priced on an accommodation-only basis, but we are happy to arrange flights for you if required. Please contact us for assistance. For information on ferry routes, please visit our France Travel page.
Car hire
We are happy to arrange your car hire in France; please click here to view options and prices. All hire cars booked with us include:
- Fully inclusive insurance, with zero excess*
- One free additional driver
*for full insurance details, please refer to the France car hire page.
There's no better way to while away leisurely holiday hours than by visiting the many Provençal villages with their cobbled streets and cafes. Hilltop towns glow in pale golden stone, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and fields of fragrant purple lavender. From celebrated Gordes to charming Eygalières, each town has a market to help you discover local produce, or treat yourself to a long lazy lunch; from pavement cafes to Michelin stars, the midday meal in France is nothing short of an art form.
The cities of Avignon, Orange, Nîmes and Arles offer an architecturally rich and cultural day out but try to make time for lesser-known gems like Vaison la Romaine, Uzès and Ile sur la Sorgue for a less crowded but equally impressive picture of the history of the region.
A day at the beach is always an option but you can find other open water options closer to home, from child-friendly paddling in the River Gardon below le Pont du Gard, to kayaking down La Sorgue as it winds its way through the Luberon. Close to Avignon, Lac de Monteux has a lifeguarded beach and various water activities for all ages.
This is a destination to rival any other. Complemented by our selection of handpicked villas we can help you make the most of your luxury holiday in Provence.
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Location
- Restaurants (Lambesc) 10min drive
- Shops (Lambesc) 10min drive
- Beaches (Carry-le-Rouet) 1hr drive
- Aix-en-Provence 30min drive
- Marseille airport 45min drive
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