This beautiful contemporary home is bold yet pared down in style. Surrounded by oak and pine trees, olive groves and lavender fields, it offers a peaceful (and fragrant!) sanctuary for friends and families alike. Yet it's conveniently located for touring Provence, the French Riviera and Luberon.

This lovely newly-built villa in the Gard region of France captures the essence of the French Mediterranean lifestyle. Simply designed, with an open and airy feel, it is bold without being fussy and simple without being bland - the best of contemporary style. We love the clean lines and elegant furnishings, which combine modern design with a lovely natural feel. 

The home has four bedrooms, the largest of which has a California king-sized bed, with en-suite bathroom and a large soaking tub. The second master bedroom has a queen-sized bed and en-suite bathroom, while the other two share a bathroom.

Indoor opens out into surrounding nature, with two outdoor terraces, a large heated swimming pool and a pétanque court. The property is surrounded by abundant trees and flowers.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

The house has a spacious state-of-the-art kitchen with an outdoor built-in grill and a handmade 4m dining table that seats up to 12 people. Other features include a gas fireplace, radiant heated floors and televisions. Bicycles, games and portable speaker systems are included with the rental fee. 

Chef services are available for meal preparation, wine pairings and special occasion dining.

The owner can arrange to be at guests' disposal for their entire stay (for a fee of $5,000, maximum 8 people), and can arrange the following services:

• car rental
• welcome at the airport
• departure from the airport
• one hour of yoga every morning and evening
• reservations for restaurant and winery excursions (entrance fees are additional)
• one day with a French chef, from morning buying to preparing and serving dinner, with wine pairing

• Extra housekeeping, if needed
• French cooking classes
• Biking (and information about bike routes)
• Hiking routes
• Personal guide
• Yoga instruction
• Massages
• Spa services
• Wine tasting
• French language lessons
• Tours of French markets
• Perfume tours

AROUND

The local area offers much to do, from visiting wineries, gardens and beaches, to hiking, bicycling, dining and clubbing. There are plenty of local markets and small farmers markets if you want to shop for your own food, as well as various charming restaurants in the village and some wonderful gastronomic destinations within easy driving distance. 

The house is two hours from the glamour of the French Riviera, the charm of the Provence countryside and the ancient villages and gastronomic routes of Luberon. 

LOCATION

Villevielle, Gard, France. Nearest airport: Montpellier (30 minutes by car). Nearest train station: Nimes (3 hours from Paris by TGV).