We chose Provence because it is a region that combines authenticity, diversity and the art of good living. We were seduced by its perfect balance of historical treasures, generous welcome, delicious gastronomy and gentle way of life. The region embodies the soul of the South and is a timeless, magical place to live.
It is a listed building in the magnificent Arles Mannerist style. The town house is three storeys high. The Renaissance façade still retains some elements of the Louis XII style, as does the interior with its groin vaults and monumental fireplaces. In the court of honour, behind the main door, mullioned windows framed by pilasters are decorated with various motifs representing the four seasons. The south-south-east-facing flat occupies the entire ground floor of the private mansion. Four-sided vaulted ceilings cover the large living room, the billiard room with a fireplace, the open kitchen, the dining room and the library. Two courtyards and a garden divide it into living spaces on the same level. All rooms have access to the outside.
Listed as a historic monument in 1943, in the midst of the Second World War, the proud fortified house used as a private mansion was built around 1530 during the First French Renaissance, from which it took most of its features. The prosperity of the town of Tarascon led to many noble families settling there from the 15th century onwards. Saved from ruin in 2010, the private mansion, which bears the names of its successive historic occupants, has undergone an extraordinary restoration. It owes its architectural richness and delicate ornamentation to François de Clémens, who remodelled it in the 17th century. The private mansion is proud to have welcomed Cardinal de Richelieu, who came in person to witness the dismantling of the Beaucaire fortress.
A property made for heritage and history lovers. A cultural experience in the centre of Tarascon, a city with over 2000 years of history and a wealth of historic monuments. The city is bordered by the Rhône, which offers a whole host of water-based activities. We provide a warm welcome and are delighted to share our passion for architecture. The flat has three outdoor areas: the large main courtyard, spanning around 90 m2, dotted with antique Anduze vases bearing elegant palm trees; the patio, measuring around 60 m2, which includes a sculptural tribute to Michelangelo's Moses under the graceful helm of the bell tower of the collegiate church of Sainte-Marthe; and the large garden of over 280 m2, teeming with plants such as jasmine, rosemary, sage, honeysuckle and wisteria.
The Alpilles Regional Nature Park for hiking and picturesque villages such as Eygalières and Maussane-les-Alpilles The Pont de Gau ornithological park to watch pink flamingos. Discover the salt marshes at Salin-de-Giraud or Aigues-Mortes. Cycle along the banks of the Rhône and picnic or take a river cruise from Tarascon or Avignon. The Provence markets in Tarascon on Tuesday mornings, Saint-Rémy on Wednesdays, or Arles on Saturdays. The Tarasque Festival in June in Tarascon, with parades and historical re-enactments. In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, visit the Glanum archaeological site with its Gallo-Roman remains and the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Monastery with its peaceful garden, where Van Gogh was treated.
Each of the three guest rooms has its own en suite bathroom. The ground-floor flat is very functional. It has a garden and two courtyards, including the main courtyard.
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Facing south-south-east, the flat occupies the entire ground floor of the town house, and includes a living room, a billiard room, an open-plan kitchen, a dining room and a library. Three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and accessed via generous hallways, occupy the rest of the floor. It has two courtyards and a garden. All rooms have access to the outside.
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