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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Breakfast available

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Saint-Rémy-De-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur

Centre d'Art Presence Van Gogh2 min walk
Monastery of St. Paul of Mausolus3 min drive
Archaeological site of Glanum4 min drive
Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)59 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

Laura M.

Oct 25, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd double bedroom

1 King Bed

Double bedroom with terrace

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

WC

Toilet

WC

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Village House In The Heart Of Historic St.Remy-De-Provence

Le Petit Bijou is in the Provencal town of Saint Rémy-de-Provence in southern France and is owned by the author Vicki Archer. The house is inspired by the spirit of Vicki's books ''My French Life'' and ''French Essence'' .

Le Petit Bijou underwent a two year restoration led by the talented local architect Hugues Bosc and has been decorated by Vicki with many pieces sourced from local brocantes.

Vicki has created something that works for those who would like to discover Provence in a stylish way. Le Petit Bijou is all about providing a supremely comfortable retreat after a day of discovery in the region.

Le Petit Bijou is an air-conditioned, two story village house with a sitting room and dining area on the ground floor with a connected kitchen, guest powder-room and a lobby room. The first floor comprises a master bedroom and a double bedroom. The double bedroom opens onto a terrace with views over the garden of the historic Hôtel de Sade and the village rooftops. There is a separate WC and a bathroom with a shower and bath on the first floor.

Le Petit Bijou was featured in the August 2014 edition of ''25 Beautiful Homes''.

Le Petit Bijou is right in the center of Saint Rémy-de-Provence in the historical precinct close to the Musée des Alpilles and the Hôtel de Sade. It is in a quiet street off the rue Carnot with its restaurants, a patisserie and a presse. Saint Rémy’s Wednesday market is only a few hundred metres away. The spectacular Alpilles mountain range and the gorgeous village of Eygalieres are nearby.

Saint Rémy-de-Provence is a brilliant jumping off point for Avignon, Aîx-en-Provence, Arles, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Marseille, Nimes and the Camargue. The Luberon, Gordes and Sénanque Abbey with its lavender fields are about 50 minutes away.

The area is well served with transport links.
By train: It is 20kms and 25 minutes’ drive from the TGV fast train station outside Avignon. The TGV operates direct to Avignon from London in the summer months and from Paris year round.
By air: It is 75kms and about 55 minutes’ drive from Marseille Provence airport. There are daily flights to Marseille from London by British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair and by Air France from Paris. XL Airways operates a New York to Marseille service. The smaller Avignon airport (20kms and 20 minutes) is served by Flybe from Southampton.
Rental cars are available at Avignon TGV train station, Avignon Airport and Marseille Provence Airport.

Inside the property:

• Salon
• Entrance hall
• Kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher
• Two air-conditioned double bedrooms with high-quality Treca beds and views of the village, one with a terrace
• One bathroom with free-standing bath and separate shower
• Two WCs
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning and double glazed windows
• Wide screen television with Canal Plus satellite TV and Netflix
• Unlimited high-speed wireless Internet throughout the house
• Telephone for local calls
• Nespresso coffee machine and capsules
• High grade bed linen and towels from the White Company
• Soaps, shampoo, conditioner and hairdryers
• Separate laundry with washing machine, a dryer and consumables
• Mid-week housekeeping for rentals of seven days or more
• Cooking and extra cleaning by arrangement with the Manager
• Detailed written guide on Le Petit Bijou and the surrounding area
• Service by phone or email for recommendations or troubleshooting
• Alarm system and round-the-clock support for emergencies

Special requests can always be arranged via our local property manager, who is on hand to ensure a perfect holiday experience.

Property manager

David Archer

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St.-Rémy-de-Provence

Located in St.-Rémy-de-Provence, this holiday home is in a rural area. Palais des Papes and Les Antiques are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Camargue Regional Nature Park. La Folie du Pain and Jardin d'Alcinoos are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Saint-Rémy-De-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur

What's nearby

Centre d'Art Presence Van Gogh - 2 min walk
Collegiale Saint-Martin - 8 min walk
Les Antiques - 19 min walk
Monastery of St. Paul of Mausolus - 3 min drive
Archaeological site of Glanum - 4 min drive

Getting around

Graveson-Maillane Station - 12 min drive
Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Café de la Place - ‬4 min walk
‪Le Beau Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪L'Aile ou la Cuisse - ‬4 min walk
‪Toute Une Époque - ‬3 min walk
‪Grand Café Riche - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Village House In The Heart Of Historic St.Remy-De-Provence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Village House In The Heart Of Historic St.Remy-De-Provence?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Village House In The Heart Of Historic St.Remy-De-Provence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Village House In The Heart Of Historic St.Remy-De-Provence located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from Alpilles, Alpilles Regional Natural Park and Musee des Alpilles. Centre d'Art Presence Van Gogh and La Folie du Pain are just steps away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

18 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Once in a Lifetime

We have visited St Remy a number of times, but staying at Le Petite Bijou made it a trip my husband and I will never forget. Every thoughtful choice and accommodation was chosen by the Archers to provide a unique blend of luxury and comfort. In the middle of town, and yet you feel as though you are in the countryside. And House Manager, Patricia, responds to any requests with lightening speed so as not to disrupt any plans you have. Treat yourself.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

25 Oct 2023

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Best stay ever

Perfect!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

31 July 2023

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A truly perfect location and a beautifully appointed house with everything you need!

It is right in the heart of Saint Remy de Provence, and you can easily walk to everything. The house is also very quiet, tucked back just behind the square. A peaceful clean oasis but close to restaurants and shops. We visited many of Provence's beautiful villages, and this was a perfect home base. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Loved the location and the lovely two story home. Would definitely stay here again. St. Remy is a great home base for seeing the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Ideal…hated to leave

The property was better than expected. But where it was located and finding the property manager…. Who did NOT know we were coming was a nightmare. Owner did not relate to manager. If it weren’t for a restaurant owner who knew the manager and had said previous problems he had noticed… we would NEVER have located the property!!! Thank God we found the wonderful property manager by a phone call via the restaurant owner!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bette G.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Little Gem

Wonderful property! Location was perfect. Pleasant and responsive manager! Just what we expected. Small for two couples but great for girls or one couple. Parking was a challenge like every place in St Remy but manageable. We would highly recommend Petit Bijou! You will love it!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peak experience in Saint Remy

Excellent 4 night home base, real homey, good parking, Wednesday market day, good communications, etc. Magical & enchanting. We plan to come back and wouldn’t stay anywhere else.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

19 May 2023

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Perfect!

We have enjoyed Le Petit Bijou on three (3) different vacations. We will return again! Home away from home!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cissy N.

6 May 2023

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The perfect house

Our stay was wonderful. The house was perfect and staying there was the highlight of our trip to France. We will recommend it to all our friends. Patricia was so kind and helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

10 Dec 2022

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Just Lovely

We loved everything about our stay and would stay again for sure. We also are grateful to have chosen St. Remy instead of the other, larger towns that were not at all as charming as we were led to believe. St. Remy IS charming!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline C.

30 Oct 2022

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A week in Provence

The house is lovely and the location is fantastic! Would absolutely stay here again and hope to be back next year!A truly magical and authentic Provence experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

18 Oct 2022

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Perfection

Absolutely lovely home in St Remy. My sister and I stayed for 3 nights on a recent girls trip. We didn’t want for anything. The decor and amenities were perfect. The home is walking distance to everything in St Remy and so quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T., Bow

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A chic respite right in town

This beautiful home is right in the center of medieval St. Rémy, with grocery, patisserie, and restaurants a 5 min. walk. Two bedrooms are on the 2nd floor, the kitchen had all modern essentials, laundry supplies were available, and my 80 year old parents appreciated the walk-in shower (while I claimed the clawfoot bath). Many unexpected treats were also kindly included, such as exquisite bath oil, shampoo, etc., candies, a bottle of wine, and fresh milk for the Nespresso machine. The manager is delightful and most attentive. She doesn't speak English, but is a dab hand with her translator app, and we were able to communicate fine. We also learned how to translate emails, so that was a good skill to acquire. This chic, comfortable respite is on our list of "must return".

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jim d.

25 July 2022

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Beautiful home

Great and wonderful experience. Highly recommend this home

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

9 July 2022

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Beautiful

I can't say enough about how amazing this property and stay was. It exceeded expectations - perfect location and wonderful host. I wish we had extended our stay here vs moving on to the next. It has been my favorite stay so far - I would come back here in a heartbeat. I highly recommend it - you will not be disappointed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte A.

29 Nov 2021

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Le Petit Bijou is indeed a JEWEL!!

Our family (husband, myself, daughter and son-in-law) trip to Provence included a stay at Le Petit Bijou which we used as our home base. We were extremely pleased with the accommodations and location of the apartment. The apartment was modern and yet, at the same time, quintessentially French in a shabby chic way. It was abundantly stocked and came with extras that most short-term rentals do not supply such as four (4) robes, soaps, room candles, and an abundant supply of teas and Nespresso coffee pods in various flavors. There were five (5) beautiful live white orchids spread around the unit and plenty of lovely books to browse. Even before we arrived, the generous hospitality started with owner David Archer assisting with dinner reservations. Then during our stay, Patricia, who welcomed us at check-in, texted daily to insure we were having a pleasant time in sassy St. Remy. The food market was a stone throw away and could not have been more convenient for keeping the refrigerator stocked. The shops and restaurants were all with-in walking distance.. The rental description of Le Petit Bijou was completely accurate and should boast even more about what a little jewel it is! We hope to return to St. Remy and would definitely rent again! Merci! The Andersons

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel L., Graeagle

11 Nov 2021

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Le Petit Bijou is all that the name implies. It is quintessential Provence & beautifully appointed.

Patricia, the house manager, met with us upon arrival & departure. She is an absolute delight! The property is in the very heart of St. Remy. The property owners were most helpful in answering questions & arranging airport transfers. We felt as if we were living like locals. What a gem!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

19 Aug 2021

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Maison et emplacement idéal

Très belle maison, décorée avec beaucoup de goût et d'élégance. On si sent très bien. Emplacement idéal, et très calme. Hôtesse de maison très sympathique, au petit soin. Unique petit bémol, pour garer la voiture, il aurait été mieux de conserver le garage plutôt que de le transformer en patio qui ne sert pas.

10/10 Excellent

Enrico B.

26 July 2021

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Exceptionnel

Siamo stati a st Rémy de Provence e abbiamo alloggiato a Le Petit bijou, una casa tipica del paese in pieno centro. Ci ha accolti il ns referente Patricia che e’ stata efficiente nella guida , gentile e disponibile. La casa e’ impeccabile e completamente ristrutturata di recente, con finiture di pregio ad un livello decisamente sopra allo standard. Nulla e’ lasciato al caso,dalla cucina fornita di tutti gli elettrodomestici e con stoviglie ricercate, alle camere arredate con poltrone Luigi XVI e lenzuola di lino ricamato per il letto. Il bagno principale, oltre alla doccia ha una magnifica vasca in ghisa. Delizioso il terrazzino con vista sui tetti. Ovunque si trovano(con grande fiducia dei proprietari verso gli ospiti) oggetti preziosi comprati nei mercatini locali e libri di ogni genere ed interesse, molti di questi antichi. Per chi vuole vivere un soggiorno in una dimora di lusso nell’assolata Provenza.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

31 Jan 2021

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Si la perfection n’existe pas , nous l’avons trouvé au petit bijou

Très Rare de trouver un logement au centre ville , dans un quartier chic et calme avec des prestations impeccables digne d’une hôtel 5*****. On sent que les propriétaires ont fait de cette maison un endroit où tout est pensé pour que l’on s’y sente bien . La maison était très bien chauffée à notre arrivee , Beau linge . Belle vaisselle , très bonne literie et les petits caramels ...un grand merci aussi à Patricia qui nous a accueillis chaleureusement et qui a été très disponible et très pro ! Nous avons passé un superbe séjour . Merci !

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

20 Aug 2018

Great stay in the heart of St. Remy

Our family of four (two teenagers) stayed here for 3 nights. Bright, airy space, in the historic pedestrian area of St. Remy. Fabulous location, an easy 2-minute walk to cafes, ice cream and shops. Le Petit Bijou was clean and well equipped with special attention to details. St.Remy is a vibrant town (bigger than a village) with easy access to so many areas; Avignon, beautiful Les Baux, even the seaside town of Cassis (a 90 minute drive). The host let us check in early, which was greatly appreciated, and was attentive to our concerns. We also had a parking spot right outside of our home, although several neighbors advised us not to park there on market day, as the street was very narrow for cars to pass through and we risked getting our car dented/scratched.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deloyd J., Atlanta

3 June 2018

Stunning, idyllic, South of France fairy tale

Pictures don’t do this beautiful home justice! We were excited before we ever got there then completely charmed and blown away when we arrived. Christiane, who met us had everything in perfect order- and though she spoke very little English and we spoke even less French we managed to charade our way through all the instructions and operations. She was a delight and cheerfully available whenever we had questions. The home was perfection from top to bottom and embellished with so many gracious, homey, details; orchids everywhere, books in the cabinet, charming vignettes of objet on the tables, nice fabric hand towels, wonderful bedding, well thought out storage for luggage and clothes. Vicki Archer has infused every inch of this charmer with her spirit and wonderful hospitality. We really felt like guests. The petit little house was a wonderful home base for our exploration of the South of France and St Remy de Provence was one of my favorite little villages-so quaint and quintessential. There are wonderful restaurants around the village, lovely shops, and interesting excursions all within walking distance. We’ve rented many vacation homes- and usually we find very very good ones- but this place stands out as the very best. Robert Johnson-Jones

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

18 Oct 2017

Charming, comfortable, central

We had a wonderful stay. The apartment was perfect for two couples; extremely comfortable as well as beautifully decorated. We loved the location in the old town of St Remy and enjoyed exploring the laneways. The house was also a great base for day trips to the Luberon, the Pont du Gard and Les Baux and the Carrières de Lumières. We should have scheduled in extra downtime so we could spend more time enjoying the ambience of a beautifully restored old stone house. People watching from the dining table was great fun. Parking was occasionally challenging but usually worked out.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

beverly m.

1 Sept 2017

A Treasure

Perfect home away from home. Great location. Within easy walking distance to the center of activity and hightlights. Welcoming. Beautiful decor. Quiet. Restful. Parking right in front. Add to all of this a wonderful host, David Archer, who is easily accessible and responsive to your every need. David and his wife, Vicki, are a talented team who have each contributed their talents and committent to assuring your stay is an enjoyable one. Beverly and Ed Murphy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail D., Osprey, Fl

24 Nov 2016

October in Le Petit Bijou

Our stay in Le Petit Bijou was outstanding. Everything in the house is as it is pictured and in perfect and immaculate condition and in superb working order. My husband and I are great tourers so we used LPB as our home base and returned home to have a glass of wine either on our terrace or in a cafe in St Remy, just minutes away. Everything necessary is around the corner, including great restaurants, patisseries, boulangeries and of course the famous market. St. Remy is a great walking town. Arrangements to rent were very easily made and Christiane, the local manager, was on hand to welcome us and provide guidance whenever needed. It is indeed a jewel.