8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Floor area 180 sqm

Aix-en-Provence & surroundings, Provence, France

Villa Carmelie combines Provence and design. In this clean, retro UFO lost in nature, you will have VIP seats to watch the sunset over the countryside

Key features

Bicycle(s)

Central air-conditioning

Architect's house

Salt water

Raised garden

Area & Experiences

Ten minutes from the centre of Aix-en-Provence, the tiny village of Puyricard is nestled in the heart of nature. You could spend hours biking along the country roads past Romanesque churches, medieval castles and bourgeois mansions. Somewhere along your journey, you'll find yourself face to face with a UFO: Villa Carmélie. A long pathway leads to its tree-lined garden with a chic, girly caravan straight out of the 70s, as if hippies have moved in.

Out of town

Nature view

Our nearby experiences

In the heights of Sainte-Victoire

In the crisp, cool hours of the morning, follow in the boot prints of our expert local guide – a climbing enthusiast with a passion for the region and its traditions – and set off on a dizzying hike combining walking with via ferrata climbing routes. Up in the heights of Sainte-Victoire, discover centuries of local history while soaking up the magnificent view. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast at the summit, as the sun rises over the mountains and the countryside below gradually comes to life.

The art of winemaking

Step inside the sleek, modernist gates of Château La Coste to discover how centuries of winemaking tradition have shaped the reputation of this incredible estate, just as renowned for the quality of its wines as it is for its incredible collection of contemporary art. Wander freely through the woods, the olive groves and the fields, with a private tour guide to help you learn more about the works of art scattered all over the estate. Back in your living room, challenge yourself to a blind tasting with the help of our resident oenologist, testing your newly-acquired expertise on the region’s wines.

Yoga in the vines

As the sun sinks low in the sky, roll out your mat amid the vines and follow the lead of Andréa, our passionate yoga instructor. Breathing, strength, flexibility and relaxation, drawing on the energy of these beautiful surroundings and historic structures. As the last rays of sunshine dance across the endless sea of vines, enjoy a moment of pure communion with nature.

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