Le Mas Du Philosophe, Large Traditional Villa in Provence.

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Perfect spot to enjoy your coffee.
The pool offers sun and shade, perfet for the whole family.
A table with a view... Meals on the terrace.
Glorious wisteria !
Super equipped kitchen for a gourmet family.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available
AU$804
avg per night

Explore the area

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Simiane-Collongue, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur
  • Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Cours Mirabeau
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Aubagne (JAH)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Price is AU$804 avg per night,

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About the area

Simiane-Collongue

Located in Simiane-Collongue, this property is in a rural area and near theme parks. Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Marseille are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Palais Longchamps, or check out an event or a game at Velodrome Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Plan de Campagne - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Pole d'Activites d'Aix en Provence - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Cours Mirabeau - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art - 21 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Simiane Station - 6 min drive
  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Instant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Fournée Dorée - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L'Atelier des Délices - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Creux - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Au Lha-i - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Le Mas Du Philosophe, Large Traditional Villa in Provence.

This 4 bedroomed traditional Provençal house is with open beams, traditional fireplaces and terracotta floors. It has a large sitting room, a Provençal kitchen and is situated in a totally secluded area on 7 acres of hillside land with stunning views of the Chaine de l’Etoile national park and the famous Pilon du Roy. There is a large mature, secluded garden with surrounding pine forest and olive and almond grove. The house has its own beautiful tiled swimming pool surrounded by pine trees.
The village of Simiane (1,5 km) offers 2 traditional boulangeries, 2 pharmacies, 2 grocery shops, a butcher and the not to be missed pétanque area where the villagers play every day under the plain trees.
Take away pizza is available every evening on the main square.
The village of Mimet (4 Km.) is a small picturesque village on the top of a hill with a good restaurant with excellent views (the highest village in Provence) on the Mountain Sainte Victoire, painted hundred times by Cézanne.

2 International schools within 15 mn drive and International Lycée (public). Ideal base for a family gap year. Public transport (bus) and train (10 Mn to Aix en Provence, 14 mn to Marseille).

Keywords: Le Mas du Philosophe is a beautiful large traditional villa which lies between Simiane Collongue and Mimet. Surrounded by fertile, colourful countryside, the house provides an ideal base for families wishing to explore the region. Whilst the house lies in beautiful peaceful countryside, it is close to all amenities and within just under 10 minutes you are on the highways which take you to the beach, Marseille, Aix, the Camargue, the Lubéron or the Côte d’Azur.
This 4 bedroomed traditional Provençal house is with open beams, traditional fireplaces and terracotta floors. It has a large sitting room, a Provençal kitchen and is situated in a totally secluded area on 7 acres of hillside land with stunning views of the Chaine de l’Etoile national park and the famous Pilon du Roy. There is a large mature, secluded garden with surrounding pine forest and olive and almond grove. The house has its own beautiful tiled swimming pool surrounded by pine trees.

Property manager

Françoise Brown

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Le Mas Du Philosophe, Large Traditional Villa in Provence. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Le Mas Du Philosophe, Large Traditional Villa in Provence. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Le Mas Du Philosophe, Large Traditional Villa in Provence. located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly property is within 9 mi (15 km) of Plan de Campagne, Golf La Cabre d'Or and Aix-Marseille Golf. Arena du Pays d'Aix and Pole d'Activites d'Aix en Provence are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Le Mas Du Philosophe, Large Traditional Villa in Provence. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful base for a summer holiday

We spent a wonderful holiday in this traditional provencal house. It has lots of luxuries to make your stay special. The location is perfect for relaxing days at home with a pool, vast grounds and a cosy fireplace. At the same time it is ideally situated for touring the region with towns like Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and Cassis as well as the Côte d'Azur at close hand. We really enjoyed our time at the "Mas du Philosophe" and will be back soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

susie L.

What an amazing place

Excellent. we had a fantastic time
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A return to tranquility

Another great stay in this wonderful house.  It’s an island of tranquility surrounded by Nature, with a beautiful view over the tree tops. Never tire of its charming mixture of tradition and comfort. Everything needed to get away from it all while being able to dip back into the world outside whenever you want. Well-equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, nice big fire - it's got all we need really. Nicely off the beaten track but within easy, rapid reach of the main Provence towns. Always feel we have our own private little clearing in a majestic wood!  
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Great location & totally relaxing

Our group of 4 foodies stayed there over the summer and had an AMAZING time. The house itself is quite spacious and the grounds feel like you're in your own private forest. The orchard, the pool, the patio and the house itself made us really not want to leave! The location is great: convenient to the coast but also to other parts of Provence. We made quite a few day trips to the lavender fields, as well as local vineyards. We hoped to cook frequently and were very pleased by the very well appointed kitchen. The Sunday market in Gardanne was incredible, and on other days the Carrefour and bakery, fruit stand and butcher shop in Gardanne was only 10-15 mins away. Francoise was an incredible host – providing lots of tips and suggestions even before we arrived. There was a minor issue with the circuit breaker tripping a couple of evenings but they fixed this very rapidly and it didn’t take away from the trip. We look forward to returning soon to Philosophe!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay in Provence

Our 3rd stay at this property. What I imagine is a typical Provence country house. Spacious and full of character, traditional yet with all mod cons. Off the beaten track - when you're on the veranda you feel like you're sitting next to your own private wood so quiet moments and evenings watching the sunset in the distance or calm silence broken only by cheeping birds in the morning when you're trying to wake up. But close enough to whatever type of action you may fancy, as long as you've got a car. A series of picturesque villages on the way into Aix-en-Provence which is only about 15 kilometres away, as is Marseilles with its nightlife and wonderful port. Great to be able to feel so out of the hustle and bustle of things but to be able to dive into it when you want. Another plus point's the pool, which is great in the summer though the weather just after Christmas this time was warm enough to use it too (much to our surprise).