Property Details of Provence Apartment

Amongst the vineyards, olive and fruit trees in 15 acres of land, superb view, heated pool.A selection of B&B rooms and self-catering Apts,all decorated in Provencal style.Peace and quiet for those who want it but well situated for exploring the beautiful countryside of the var , its olive mills, wineries, perfumeries, cultural and historical sites and of course the stunning coastline. Table d'hotes is available on request, and we also organise Gastronomic weeks based on the flavours of Provence

Local Area Details

35km north of Ste Maxime , between Nice and Marseille , in the heart of rural Var
Grasse (32 km)
Grasse has been since the 18th century a significant center of perfumery.It is also a health resort and a tourist attraction. Places to visit : The cathedral dating from the 10th and the 11th century, was altered in the 17th. It shelters three remarkable oil paintings of Pierre Paul Rubens, a tryptique attributed to Louis Br顬 the "Lavement des pieds" of Jean-Honore Fragonard. The bishop's house shelters today the town hall and has a tower of the 12th century. The Fragonard villa-museum, house of the 17th century where Fragonard has lived. The international museum of Perfumery recalls the history of this art. History : Founded by the Romans, Grasse was at the 12th century a small Republic on the model of the Italian cities with which it maintained the trade. In 1226, the city was integrated into the Provence county. Fragonard was born in Grasse in 1732 and took refuge there during the French Revolution. The health resort had the favours of the princess Pauline Bonaparte and the Queen of England.

Gorges du Verdon (37 km)
The Verdon (200 km long) is an affluent of the Durance. The Gorges are a splendid canyon resulting from erosion by the river of the rocks limestones. They were popularized at the beginning of the 20th century and since then they attract amateurs of pedestrian and equestrian excursions, of water sports (rafting, hydrospeed, canoe-kayak, canyoning...), of air sports... The villages bordering the Gorges have kept their stunning original Provencal charm.

Saint Tropez (42 km)
Saint-Tropez is the most well known sea town on the French Riviera. It welcomes every year not only a clientele composed of celebrities and movie stars, but also crowds of tourists attracted by the fame of the city. The museum of the Annonciade of Saint-Tropez shelters a beautiful collection of works of art notably of Bonnard, Rouault or Derain; the citadel, constructed between the 16th and the 18th century, today houses the Maritime museum. Originaly Saint-Tropez was a Greek commercial/trading center,it took its present name from a Roman soldier "Torp賢,he became Christian martyr in the 1st century after J.C. Until the 19th century, Saint-Tropez remained a small fishing village. It is Maupassant that discovered the charm of Saint-Tropez and contributed to opening it up to tourism. The city began to know fame during in between the two wars. In the 1950's, the city acquired considerable recognition thanks to a number of writers and actors living and working their.

Aix en Provence (60 km)
Aix-en-Provence possesses former hotels and fountains harmoniously situated around the Mirabeau course and the Saint-Savior cathedral, style "Romantic", rebuilt during the 13th>15th centuries, and sheltering the triptych of the ardent Bush by Nicolas Froment. Its other most remarkable buildings are the former palaces of the archdiocese (17th century, become the museum of the Tapestries), the Sextiuses thermal baths, and the churches of Saint-Jean-Of-Malta (13th century) and Saint Marie-Madeleine (17th - 18th centuries). City of art and active musical center since the 11th century, Aix-en-Provence possesses many museums: For Fine arts the Granet museum, and in "Vieux Aix", the Museum of natural history. Aix also shelters the rich M骡nes library situated in one buildings of the "Hotel de ville". On the outskirts, the house/workshop of Paul C麡nne (born in Aix) and the Foundation Vasarelies are also frequently visited. In July, the city welcomes a yearly lyric art festival. Its famous university was founded in 1409 by Louis II of Anjou. History: In 123 before J.C, a Roman colony, baptized Aquae Sextiae according to its founder's name consul Caﵳ Sextius Calvinus and because of the presence of thermal sources, got created on the site of the present city, Aix was connected in France in 1501, when Louis XII establishes the parliament of Provence there.

Additional Information

About Local Attrcations

Situated in the centre of the Var , we are ideally placed not only for the coast , but also for the many Cultural and historical sites.We are in AOC cotes de provence region , many wineries/domaines to visit and sample! , also cheese farms & olive oil mills

About Airport Information

We are equidistant between ; Nice,Marseille and Toulon , with approx driving time +/-1 hour. The main factor is car rental pick up , which varies depending on which airport and time of year. As this can sometimes be as much as 2 hours!! check with us for details.

About Weather/Climate/Temperature

Typical mediterranean climate , due to our location never too extreme , nice breeze in the summer , best months to visit are May and September, rainy months usualy November and March

About Golfing

We have severla stunning local courses including, Ste Endreol , Barbaroux , Taulane , Ste Maxime. We run golf breaks , and are able to offer discounts on rounds to our guets at most of the local clubs.

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Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for Mas de LHermitage France

Name:	Michael Altman
Telephone:	+330494679494--
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Fax:	+33494678388--
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