Villa Le Paradis

Spacious and manicured lawns encircle the charming Villa Le Paradis. Studded with cypress spires, shaded with olive trees, divided by a long lavender bank and surrounded by woodland greenery, they are home to a little seating area for sundowners or a quiet read; a shaded dining area, served by a gas barbecue; a play area for children, and a pool hemmed with loungers. Within the well-equipped villa, contemporary styling complements traditional features, with whitewashed roof rafters over décor and furnishings in soft greys and earth tones. The house has a cinema room with big sofas in bright red and play area on the same level and, on the ground floor, an open-plan living space combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas, and opens out to a covered breakfast terrace.

A double bedroom shares this level, and two staircases lead to three bedrooms on the upper floor, a double in the right-hand wing and, in the left, the master suite and a children’s room with mini-chairs and bunk beds.  With WiFi and air conditioning, this lovely house is a short drive from Aix-en-Provence and Venelle village, and within an hour of Cassis beaches.