luxury houses for sale Mouriès, France (page 38)

A vast 17th century mansion, its outbuildings and its garden, a stone's throw from a medieval royal castle, at the gateway to the Camargue. Neither listed nor classified, this imposing mansion is a miraculous survivor of the Second World War. During the Liberation battles in Provence, because of its strategic position on the banks of the Rhône, Tarascon was badly hit by Allied air raids and a fifth of its surface area was destroyed. The entire section of the town between the railway station and the bridge over the Rhône was razed to the ground. The “Cours National” - pronounced 'course” by locals - developed in 1862 in the Provençal tradition as a vast space for leisure, socialising and shopping, was not spared. Rumour has it that in the 18th century, the untouched mansion housed members of the family of the explorer and naval officer Jean-François de Lapérouse, earning it for a time the nickname 'Hôtel de Lapérouse'. However, this story has never been documented. Apparently, the name of the family who originally built this edifice has been lost forever in the arcane of Provençal history. The mansion was probably sold as national property to local merchants during the French Revolution; these and others who followed ran it as a commercial and residential rental building with shops on the ground floor throughout the 19th century and the first half of the 20th. Today, the ground floor houses business premises which have replaced the reception rooms of the past. The outbuildings served as a coaching inn for the Vallabrègues stagecoach between the 17th and 19th centuries. They have been converted into various premises, flats, a garage and a warehouse flat which extends under the perfectly restored vaulted ceiling of the former stables. The building complex - mansion and extensions - has five independent entrances opening onto the courtyard and a small perpendicular street, taking up its corner and a good part of its length.

A 17th-century convent building converted into a house with courtyard garden, swimming pool, independent studio flat and panoramic views in Tarascon. The house is in the immediate vicinity of one of the city's most emblematic religious monuments: the “Chapelle de la Persévérance”. The facade of this place of worship is an iconic example of Baroque architecture, with its segmental arch portal, framed by two pilasters with Ionic capitals featuring garlands of flowers and an entablature with a three-sided architrave, frieze and modillion cornice. The house and its outbuildings, directly abutting the chapel, leave little doubt as to its original use as a convent. Indeed, the house still bears some traces of its original vocation, in particular the decorative motifs of the ground floor vaults. Founded in 1677 as a home for 'girls of ill repute', the chapel and its associated establishment were entrusted to the care of the Sisters of Notre-Dame du Refuge. Like most establishments of this type, created under the royal “in commendam” system, this umpteenth 'convent for repentant girls' was a resounding moral failure and soon became a notorious 'place of perdition'. It took barely half a century for it to evolve from a convent to a brothel. So much so, in fact, that this highly conspicuous place was forced to close by royal decree on the accession of Louis XVI in 1774, a good fifteen years before the Revolution. In 1803, under the First Empire, the modest convent buildings were sold as national property destined to be used as stables. Some of these buildings remain part of the present-day property. As for the chapel, it was used for the catechism known as 'perseverance', an in-depth teaching of the scriptures that children used to follow after their solemn communion - a history to which its current name bears witness. Today, contemporary art exhibitions are held here throughout the year, providing a rare opportunity to visit the church and admire its rich Baroque decor.

A completely restored late 18th-century tonwhouse with its three connecting enclosed courtyards in Tarascon. 'To live happily, live hidden' was the motto of the many famous people who have taken refuge behind the thick walls of the Tarascon houses. These discreet and silent houses are hidden behind medieval street corners, in little courtyards, under the shade of a church or a cluster of laurel trees. As soon as their doors are pushed open, they open onto lush gardens or refreshing landscaped courtyards. Next to all sizes of mansions, from the most sophisticated to the most discreet, alongside former convents, and the solid showy buildings built by rich merchants under the vast Renaissance porticoes, also to be found are surprisingly the more modest dwellings of fishermen with their indescribable charm that have recently aroused a great deal of interest. That is certainly the case for this unassuming house. Like many others in the area, it was built at the end of the 18th century for fishermen who depended on the Rhône as their source of food. Built in stone from the Boulbon and Fontvieille quarries or in blocks salvaged from Roman monuments and rendered in a pale colour, these small dwellings are generally two storeys high. Their facades have generous windows, with one on either side of the front door and two upstairs. Provided they receive loving attention, they offer unsuspected possibilities, with their multiple patios, interconnecting courtyards and beautiful old materials.

Charming Houses offers you exclusively, in a quiet residential area, this House of character of 250 m2, not overlooked and only 10 minutes walk from the city center of Tarascon Very wooded garden of 500m2 entirely closed. Swimming pool 9x3m. Terrace. Veranda with its summer dining area and storage On the ground floor, a very pretty entrance hall, a guest toilet, a large living room with lounge area, dining room, stone fireplace, independent kitchen, back kitchen, a suite with its shower room and toilet. laundry room From the living room, a staircase leads to a library area on the mezzanine, then to an independent suite with shower room and wc On the first floor by a beautiful stone staircase, a suite with shower room and wc On the second floor, a suite with lounge area, bedroom with balcony and view, shower room and wc City gas heating, mains drainage. Preferably sold furnished Very quiet residential area From the bedrooms upstairs, view over the rooftops and a small view of the Alpilles

A small eighteenth-century town house with a patio, nestled on a calm, elegant street in the heart of the old Provençal town of Tarascon. From the fifteenth century, the prosperity of Tarascon drew many families: aristocrats as much as merchants and upper middle classes. Clergymen also came. These newcomers built grand private houses: they were keen to leave their mark on the town. The town houses of Tarascon often display rich architectural embellishments in the style of Provençal Mannerism, which dominated in the seventeenth century. But some of these town houses were also plain and small. Since the Middle Ages, town houses have been defined as simply urban dwellings occupied by single owners, so their size does not really determine their category. It was mainly from the eighteenth century onwards that small town houses – those with a floor area of less than 300m² – were built along commercial streets within Tarascon itself, where they were sheltered from the cold mistral wind of winter and from the hot sun of summer. They were made for wealthy merchants rather than for nobility and their style differs to that of grand, sumptuous palaces. The bombings of the Second World War damaged Tarascon but left almost all these old town houses intact: these historical dwellings were not close to the town’s strategic rail line, nor to the bridge across the River Rhône. These homes were often built upon ruins from the Middle Ages or antiquity and they all adopted a similar layout. Moreover, they are all made of the same fine materials: old monk-and-nun tiling, large tiles of grey Barbentane stone, wrought-iron window railings and walls made of limestone from the quarries of Les Baux-de-Provence and Fontvieille. Furthermore, they often reused fragments of column shafts from antiquity. Indeed, reuse of materials from the old remains upon which they were built is a constant feature among them.

A 17th century fortified farmhouse with its dovecote and convertible outbuildings between the Alpilles and the Camargue, in need of renovation. The date 1633, engraved in the stone above the entrance porch, could be misleading: the ancient rampart wall of stone from the Fontvieille quarries with its exposed corbels probably goes back much further. An iron gateway has been installed behind the heavy oak entrance doors. Two old barns, one of which was probably an oratory, frame the main building, which faces north-east/south-west. On the outer walls of the fortified building, animal ex-votos are carved into the limestone, bearing witness to the golden age of the local bullfighting traditions called 'bouvine”, under the impetus of the 'gentleman-guardian' Folco de Baroncelli. In the former hayloft, the pinkish-coloured Douglas fir beams support a fully restored monk-and-nun tile roof. The eaves feature a corbelled overhang ending in a traditional three-row frieze. A few openings protected by single-leaf shutters brighten up the main building. A dovecote topped by a four-sided roof set in the corner of the perimeter wall reflects the aristocratic status of the family that erected the estate and lived here for several centuries.

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An 18th-century country house of 600 m², with natural swimming pool, park and 19-hectare olive-growing estate, 15 minutes from Avignon TGV station. This is a bastide with a history that is not easily unveiled. Its Provence name, which means 'to preserve and respect', may well refer to a Masonic practice that existed in 18th-century lodges but has since disappeared. And it was precisely at this time that the bastide was built, probably on top of pre-existing medieval foundations. A symbol in the centre of the park's majestic wrought-iron entrance gate adds to the mystery: a hexagram, or 'Star of David', suggests that the estate may have belonged to a Jewish banker in the service of the Avignon papacy. However, there are no official records to support this hypothesis, which has become a local legend. It should be remembered that the hexagram is a decorative figure found in Christian, Hindu, Japanese and pre-Islamic Arab architectural symbolism; the six branches of the star representing the six days of work, with the seventh day, the day of rest, in the hollowed-out centre of the geometry. The residence, surrounded by around 4 hectares of wooded parklands, is situated at the south-east end of a 15-hectare olive grove, criss-crossed by chequered tracks. Some of the earth paths run alongside one of the high dykes protecting the property from the Rhone River, which provides the entire estate with a much-envied wealth of silt and a constant supply of water. The bastide, at once an aristocratic residence and a farmhouse, displays all the distinctive features of its particular architectural style. As the construction of such a complex always takes time, the square, affluent 18th-century buildings were extended at the beginning of the 19th century by two lower adjoining buildings. Not far away, a single-storey outbuilding dating from the late 19th century, used as a caretaker's lodge, ensures from a distance that the peace and quiet of the bastide, a true 'manor house' surrounded by its estate, is preserved.

This 50-hectare wine-growing estate, which includes over 35 hectares of organically-farmed AOP Costières de Nîmes vines, offers residential and farm buildings with character. This former farmhouse of around 2,000m2, most of which has been completely renovated, plunges as far as the eye can see into the ponds of the Petite Camargue. A breathtaking panorama! File on request

Traditional Mas located in a beautiful pine forest on the hillsides of Noves with panoramic views of the hills and Mont Ventoux. It consists of a bright double living room with a mezzanine, an open-plan kitchen dining room opening onto a terrace, a winter garden conservatory, a patio, a laundry room, and a library. Currently offering 4 bedrooms, with potential for additional bedrooms, notably in an independent studio. Nestled in the heart of a beautiful park of pine and oak trees, the house is complemented by a large swimming pool, several terraces with views, a pool house with kitchen, and a tennis court. Just a 5-minute drive from the village shops, it benefits from easy access to the TGV train station and the motorway, with Saint Remy only 10 minutes away.

In the historic center of Cavaillon, capital of the Luberon, exceptional large town house whose origins date back to... Roman times! Breathtaking in history and authenticity, remarkably renovated and well-maintained residence. The main part dates from the 16th century, not only offers a unique living environment for a large family through the multiplicity of its living rooms, but also, after a few developments work, excellent potential to establish a B&B. The little extra: swimming pool in the basement and an authentic vaulted cellar. Easy parking and quiet area.

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Quietly located in a cul-de-sac in the heart of the village of Cabannes, this beautiful bourgeois house from the mid-19th century, magnificently located in a park with majestic trees, offers remarkable potential for creating an activity fifteen minutes from the train station. Avignon TGV and close to motorway access. Sober and elegant, the house is located on the edge of a magnificent garden of more than 3,500 sqm decorated with cedars and centuries-old plane trees. A swimming pool, located in the extension of the shaded terrace, allows swimming without any overlooked. The ground floor with high ceilings is shared between a large kitchen-dining room and a double living room. Cement tiles and moldings sit alongside more contemporary fittings. An office and a toilet complete this level. A majestic staircase clad in perfectly preserved terracotta tiles and wood leads to the four very light and bright bedrooms, each with its own beautifully crafted stucco bathroom. Finally, a huge 400 sqm hangar with striking volumes is just waiting for an architect to give it a second life: loft-type apartments, offices, restaurants? The possibilities are endless in this charming village. ENERGY CLASS: E / CLIMATE CLASS: E Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established based on energy prices for the year 2021: between EUR2,860 and EUR3,930 Contact: Camille: 04 91 32 51 66

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Les ALPILLES, SAINT REMY DE PROVENCE, and the neighboring villages offer all the charm of Provence which brings tourists by the thousands who end up settling down there permanently to savor the sweetness that our popular sector offers. Who will be the lucky owner who will be able to take the reins of this Mas dating from 1867 standing on a plot of approximately 2 hectares? Discover at the end of a path a wooded area with a space reserved for growing kiwis, a second space for the heated swimming pool offering access to relax among plane trees, flowers, shrubs, and numerous fruit trees. Will you be attracted by the swimming pool, or by the body of water hidden at the bottom of a corner of the park to place your hammock? I'm telling you about the advantages of drilling and so many more surprises to observe whether outdoors or indoors? This 396m2 farmhouse invites you to discover four separate accommodations. Ideal for creating a structure to accommodate many tourists, with the possibility of developing independent housing for 'long-term' tenants, or developing gites, rooms, or intergenerational housing, with so many possibilities. This farmhouse could obviously offer a rental yield with its eight rooms and as many bedrooms. The residential part intended for future owners who will find a thousand ideas for 'the creators of happiness' to offer guests a real haven of peace to spend real moments of sweetness with the song of the cicadas which will accompany this happiness. The main house (approximately 185m2) consists of a spacious room of 48m2 offering the lounge area with its fireplace, a modern kitchen of 44m2 with a superb view of the park. This room gives access to a large outdoor terrace where conviviality will be guaranteed. Very beautiful materials present between a splendid veranda that all women dream of, quality wooden flooring in certain rooms, exposed beams, and so many more surprises that you will be able to discover during the visit. Upstairs a bathroom, two bedrooms, one of which has a roof terrace. A room that can be used as a dressing room, or games room, library area of your choice. On this part of the house a second floor with an attic mezzanine and its clever cupboard under the roof. A third bedroom with its bathroom. A second accommodation (approximately 51m2) in the farmhouse offering a large living room with its kitchen area, fireplace, 28m2. Upstairs, a bedroom and its bathroom, totaling 25 m2. A third accommodation (approximately 144 m2), R+2 with a living room of 53m2, with its kitchen area and utility room. Upstairs a second living room of 21m2 or relaxation area (games room, small lounge, reading corner), a bedroom of 15m2, its bathroom. A second bedroom of approximately 14.50m2. On the second floor a bedroom with its bathroom, for a total of approximately 20m2. A 4th bedroom of approximately 12m2 + its dressing room of 4m2. A studio at the back of the farmhouse with its bedroom with its bathroom, its living room making a total of 25 m2. All the homes are grouped together in the single 396m2 farmhouse. All benefit from a terrace and an individual entrance per accommodation. This superb home is bright, quiet, close to shops, nursery and primary school, bus stop nearby for older children going to college or high school, close to A7 and SNCF. Needless to say that our famous Vincent VAN GOGH, having lived part of his life in SAINT REMY DE PROVENCE, would have loved to paint this farmhouse protected from the sun by its splendid plane trees while being amazed observing its spaces on the garden side... Just one word...To live there as a family over several generations, you will find the space you need to be at home! To develop tourism, you will have enough to organize the cottages without work, everything being operational to prepare your future activity... Do you prefer to invest in year-round rentals? You will discover the precious pearl that you are looking for to carry out your projects in the town of Cabannes. 'Provence hides its mysteries behind its evidence', Jean GIONO could thus have defined this place to visit quickly.... Among other things: Reversible air conditioning heating, fireplace, energy performance diagnosis, very well classified 'C', three septic tanks. Photos of this property on request, unless you opt to discover this tastefully renovated farmhouse which will surprise you!

This house on the top of a hill has 5 bedrooms in total, one on the ground floor and another in an annex pavilion reserved for friends. All bedrooms are equipped with bathroom and toilets. The living rooms are large and all oriented to appreciate the clear view. A large garage can accommodate 2 vehicles. The park around the house totals 2.7 HA, in nature of holm oak woods, olive grove, and a landscaped garden. A terrace of 280 m2 with infinity pool allows to organize, lunches and diners far from the noise and in total immersion in this sublimated Provence.

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House for sale near Avignon and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence by our real estate agency in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Situated on a 5,000 sqm plot, the villa offers a living area of approximately 200 sqm over 2 levels. On the ground floor, you will find a double living room, a beautiful open kitchen with dining area, a utility room/pantry, and a separate toilet. On the first floor: the first 2 bedrooms each have a walk-in wardrobe, a master bedroom with closets, a 4th bedroom, two shower rooms to share, and a separate toilet. The landscaped and enclosed garden features a beautiful heated swimming pool measuring 12 x 5 m, a large garage of 70 sqm with a very high ceiling, and a large covered terrace. There is the possibility to re-arrange the first floor to have at least three bedrooms each with their own shower room. The conversion of the attic into an additional room is conceivable on a second floor. Surrounding the Alpilles massif and the famous city of Avignon, one travels from village to village, in atmospheres that are always sunny and serene, at the heart of an exceptional and preciously preserved natural heritage. In this region, one finds numerous characterful houses, traditional mas that have retained their traditional aspect, renovated inside to offer all the comforts of a modern home. The Alpilles site brings together sublime villages and iconic places. They are all beautiful surprises to discover and rediscover: from the citadel of Les Baux de Provence to the Carrières de Lumières, and passing through Saint-Rémy de Provence, immerse yourself in the magic of a unique territory! For a high quality of life, choosing this place seems obvious! Property for sale in our agency in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Property for sale in our real estate agency in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr

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