Description

Only 20 minutes from the centre of Aix-en-Provence is Rousset, a small Provencal village. Near Mont Sainte Victoire and the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence vineyards, Mas des Trois Pins’ studio apartment is available for holiday rentals. French teacher and masseuse Virginie Van Der Wees lives in the countryside with her young family.

The Apartment

The air-conditioned apartment is adjacent to the family’s Provencal-style villa on the large rural property. Surrounded by vineyards, enjoy the comfortable, private studio complete with a bedroom with a king-size bed, bathroom, a small kitchenette, and a sitting area. Studio guests can access outdoor amenities, including a barbecue, a swimming pool, and a tennis court.

The Property

Centrally located with easy access to Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and the Mediterranean coast, the studio is an excellent base for exploring the region during your holidays. However, if you would also like to improve your language skills, allow Virginie to create French immersion experiences during your stay. Virginie offers adapted, tailor-made French language solutions such as cooking classes, market tours, or a walk through Aix. For more information about her programs, have a look at www.virginieinprovence.com.

Rousset is a small Provençal village at the foot of the Mont Sainte-Victoire just 15 kilometres from Aix-en-Provence. Arriving at Rousset, you will notice the vineyards surrounding the town. Several vineyards are only a 10-minute drive away. At the foot of Mont Sainte Victoire, some wines fall under the Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire and Côtes de Provence appellations.

Mont Sainte Victoire is one of the most iconic sites in Provence, with its limestone cliffs, lush valleys, and steep trails offering breathtaking views of the region. From easy walks to more challenging hikes, there is something for every taste and fitness level on the sides of this mountain.

Ideal for:
One couple or a solo traveller

Minimum stay:
Seven (7) nights

Rates (2024):

High season: July-August 850€/week
Mid-season: May-June-September 600€/week
Low season: October to April 350€/week

Notes:
There’s a tennis court on the property.

What their guests say:
“The studio is clean, bright and so comfortable! We spent a really nice time while hiking in the Sainte Victoire Mountain. Virginie and Alex are just the perfect hosts, always there if needed, we just could not dream of a better place for our stay in the region!”