Provence Gem: A Luxurious Rental Home Available from July
Escape to Provence’s Bouches-du-Rhône and book your stay at this luxurious rental home nestled between the picturesque villages of Saint Cannat and Lambesc. A short five-minute drive connects you to these charming towns – details below.
Available for long-term rental
From July 1, 2025, seize the chance to live at this 5,500 m2 (60,000 sqft) oasis recently refurbished to perfection for long-term rental. Its proximity to Aix-en-Provence and the Luberon villages creates an exceptional setting for expats, professionals on sabbatical, or anyone longing to sample the idyllic Provençal lifestyle. With convenient access to schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers, this property ensures a balanced and fulfilling living experience.
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Lovely Rental Home
Backing onto serene woodlands, this beautifully designed 200m2 (2,100 sqft) family home exudes warmth and elegance. Enjoy the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining area, and sitting room, ideal for entertaining and nurturing family bonds. A cozy home office provides the perfect nook for remote work, and a full bathroom is on the main level.
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Upstairs, discover four cozy double bedrooms and two shared bathrooms, with the master suite offering a private ensuite. Two bedrooms provide access to an elevated terrace with pool views and inviting outdoor spaces. Enjoy the outdoors and formal garden from the ground-level terrace, while the swimming pool, enclosed with an electric cover, is ready for the right weather. For fitness enthusiasts, the underfloor-heated garage doubles as a personal gym.
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Saint-Cannat Village Charm
Like many villages in the region, Saint-Cannat’s history stretches back to Gallo-Roman times, with remains dating to the 5th century. The area and the town were impacted by a significant earthquake in 1909. The event damaged Notre Dame de Vie, the parish church, which was rebuilt in 1923. The Saint Cannat chapel (17th century) is also worth a visit.
Embrace village life among its 5,800 residents—every Tuesday morning, witness vibrant Provencal traditions come to life at the weekly market. Traditions like the annual transhumance and period architecture (fountains and washhouses (lavoirs)) add to the village charm. Stop by the Musée Suffren and discover the archives or inquire about guided tours.
Explore online: Saint-Cannat website.
Visitor’s Guide to the Bouches du Rhône
Lambesc Village Highlights
A mere 20 kilometers from Aix-en-Provence, Lambesc (population 10,000) escapes mainstream tourist paths yet offers a rightful taste of Provençal authenticity. However, perhaps it should be with a long history of human settlement dating to the Stone and Bronze ages. Relics from a Celtic-Ligurian settlement confirm human presence in that area. Historians believe Lambesc was an important trading centre with a market called Oppidum Amboliacense that supplied goods to the Greek population in Massilla (today’s Marseille).
Lambesc has long been an agricultural centre, with olive groves, vineyards, fruit orchards, and vegetable crops. On Friday morning, the town is alive with market-day energy.
The town is steeped in history from the reigns of Kings Louis XIV, XV, and XVI. Step back in time to historic mansions, religious landmarks, and the town’s centerpiece, the Jacquemard clock tower. Places of worship include Notre Dame de l’Assomption church (18th century), St Michel chapel and cemetery (12th century), and 11 oratories. Visit the Musée du Vieux Lambesc for additional historical information.
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