Boimeau in Lambesc, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

23 km from Aix en Provence, 50 km from Marseille, 50 km from Avignon. Set amongst the Aixois countryside, in the heart of Provence. Lambesc "The Versailles of Aix" has preserved its traditional charm and character.
Environment : Spacious residential area, calm and green. In a beautifully sunny position on the edge of the village de Lambesc.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Salon de Provence. 15 km. Strategically situated between the Alpilles, the Camargue and the Aix-Marseille route, Salon de Provence is surrounded by magnificent countryside. Salon is one of the oldest villages in Provence Visit the museum of Nostradamus.
Aix en Provence. 23 km. Stunningly beautiful and vibrant city, distinctively Provencal, with sunny squares filled with cafes, broad avenues lined with gigantic plane trees and tempting restaurants, and a substantial historical centre with elegant shops and attractive houses.
St Rémy de Provence. 47 km. As picturesque and Provencal as can be, with narrow winding streets, shady squares, fantastically old fountains, elegant shops, art galleries and plenty of bars and restaurants. The village and surrounding countryside has inspired many artists including Van Gogh who produced more than 150 paintings of the area. Also birthplace of Nostradamus.
Martigues. 49 km. Large town between the Mediterranean coast and the Etang de Berre, with charming and picturesque old city centre and attractive harbour area.

THINGS TO DO:
Parc Zoologique La Barben, La Barben. 9 km. Animal park. A rare and unique setting, at the heart of a 33 hectare oak tree forest, dominating the Salon de Provence region. 600 exotic animals (rhinoceros, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles...) and 120 different species live together.
Le Royaume des Arbres, Charleval. 10 km. Tree top adventure park. For children and grown ups alike, dreaming of adventures and of playing Tarzan, Le Royaume des Arbres offers a wooded site with several varied trails.
Paintball Meyreuil, Meyreuil. 12 km. Paintballing. Come and spend a day surrounded by nature and play paintball on more than one hectare of land.
Golf de Marseille-Aix, Les Milles. 23 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6291m. Set in an established parkland and boasting many mature trees. An excellent golf course for all.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Marseille. 51 km. Second largest city in France, cosmopolitan and exuberant, renowned for its picturesque old port and Bouillabaisse (a tomato based soup with a multitude of different fish and shellfish).
Avignon. 57 km City of history and city of theatre, the fortified city of Avignon marked by papal history will charm you with its ancient streets, spectacular monuments and museums and impressive number of cafes and restaurants. Its famous bridge still stands over the Rhone river.
Arles. 58 km. Vibrant city of festivals, art and culture, with extraordinarily well-preserved Roman arena (the very same that was the scene of the Roman games in the 1st century!), backed by an equally impressive variety of other stones and monuments, both Roman and medieval. Linked with Gaugain, Van Gogh and Picasso.
Bandol. 89 km. Family seaside resort tucked in a cove between La Ciotat and Toulon. A vibrant harbour packed with fine shops and restaurants as well as a casino. Also renowned for its vineyards producing some of the best wines on the coast.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (35mns), Avignon (1 hr).
Villa 170m² / Sleeps 10 + Inf
5 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms
Large private pool
Style : Well presented villa with large enclosed grounds. Peaceful countryside setting, 23 km north west of Aix en Provence. Village and shops in Lambesc 1500m. 15 km east of Salon de Provence. Other periods on request.
Household information:
Pets welcome on request and with additional security deposit of 300? cash.
Stone stairs with wrought iron handrail
No disturbances
Not overlooked
The owner advises to keep windows and shutters shut as much as possible in order to keep the villa cool.
Parking on the property for 3 cars, 2 undercover.

General information:
Beaches: Côte Bleue and Marseille at around 50km ? Cassis at around 65km.
Casino Supermarket: 500m
Local shops: 1500m
Village centre: 1500m
Tennis: 1500m
Golf: 10 km ( Pont Royal )
Night Club: 13 km.

To be paid on site :
Security deposit: 400? cash (additional security deposit of 300? cash if pets)
Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels provided
End of stay cleaning: 150?
Heating: 70?/week.