Lunchtimes reverberate around the pretty main square in the village of Maussane-les-Alpilles. Shaded restaurant terraces surround a trickling fountain, its sound barely audible under the clatter and chatter of busy dining tables. Located just outside the village is the Mas Maussane, a stylish and spacious five-bedroom villa set in an acre of well-tended grounds, with lovely rural views over a classically Provencal landscape.
A shuttered stone façade, idiom of the region, is surrounded with neatly tended lawns and borders filled with fragrant roses and sprays of wonderful gaura. Scented jasmine climbs over a shaded dining terrace, perfect for dining al fresco, with views across a large 16m pool and surrounding landscape to the rocky foothills of Les Alpilles.
Interiors are styled in neutral tones, with several character features including beamed ceilings and large stone fireplace, while tiled floors and air-conditioning ensure rooms remain pleasingly cool during the warm summer months.
