luxury real estate for sale Meynes, France (page 4)

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.

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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.

EXCLUSIVE at Walter and house! Magnificent townhouse with courtyard, outbuildings, and private pool in the heart of the village and close to all amenities. Difficult not to fall under the charm! You enter a house full of history, with its sublime vaulted stone living room, its old fireplace, these cement tiles of time, these visible beams. In the calm and out of sight you can relax in its beautiful courtyard and its swimming pool. Tastefully renovated, the main house has 4 large bedrooms with two bathrooms with Italian shower and bathtub, polished concrete floor and high ceilings. On the top floor, a sheltered terrace where an outdoor gym is hidden with a view on the roofs. Completely independent, a studio of 26m ² and two other rooms are there to welcome family, friends or for rental report. At 15mn from the Alpilles, 20mn from the TGV station of Avignon and Arles A beautiful opportunity is offered to you! Pied à terre ? guest room, rental investment ? life project for a big family ? A visit is necessary !

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.

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In Poulx, a sought-after village between Nîmes and Uzès, L&L Immobilier is offering this well-appointed villa for sale. Built in 1995 on a 1250 m² plot and renovated in 2012, it enjoys a fabulous living environment, thanks in particular to its peaceful, unoverlooked exterior. villa This villa is built on 2 levels, with an entrance hall on one level leading to a living/dining room area of almost 50 m² on one side and a beautiful fully fitted and equipped separate kitchen on the other. A master suite with dressing room and separate shower room and a second bedroom make this first level easy to use on a daily basis. We really appreciate the direct access to the terrace with swimming pool from the rooms on this ground floor. Upstairs, a hallway leads to 2 lovely bedrooms with plenty of natural light and a modern shower room in perfect condition. A fifth bedroom with its own bathroom completes the first floor. The magnificent outdoor area features a beautiful, original, renovated swimming pool, a large tiled terrace and a wood-heated Nordic bath. The fully landscaped garden features many species of local plants. It is equipped with a drip irrigation system. It is fully lit, so you can make the most of your summer evenings. There is also an additional wooden terrace under the oak trees for a cool lunch in the summer. The house is equipped with a recent gas-fired boiler, double-glazed windows and doors, a water softener, reversible air conditioning, recent solar panels, an electric gate and a charging point for electric vehicles. No work required; Let yourself be tempted by a visit to this property, which will reveal itself as you explore each area! Virtual tour available You're sure to fall in love The cost of property tax is €1,714. For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please contact Maïté ARAIZ on 06 30 02 00 69 - registered with the Nîmes Register of Companies under number 912 261 393. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www. georisques. gouv. fr

LocationOn the outskirts of Nîmes, near to the motorway exits, this property is situated 15 minutes from the TGV train station and 20 minutes from the airport: Nîmes/Paris - 2h50, Nîmes/Brussels - 5h00, Nîmes/Geneva - 3h00DescriptionSuperb 17th century property in the heart of a wooded estate of 8.2 hectares, of which 5.2 hectares are constructible. This fully renovated farmhouse has 3000 m2 of living space. It is composed of several wings that house 8 reception rooms, 3 gîtes and 15 en suite bedrooms. The renovation of the estate was done with respect for the site. Modern elements have been integrated to create an elegant, refined and authentic place. This property is a blend of Roman remains and modern architecture.The estate has a swimming pool in the heart of an exceptional park where you can admire the luxuriant vegetation: palm trees, bamboo, cedar of Lebanon...We have a complete file at your disposal. Contact : Emilie Crouzet +33 6 95 74 22 06. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

30650 SAZE - VILLAGE HOUSE IN STONE R+2 - ~165 M2 - OUTBUILDING - COURTYARD - CHARMING PROPERTY In the heart of the pretty village of Saze, a 5-minute walk from the school, town hall, post office and shops - 15 minutes from Avignon - 20 minutes from the TGV station. Efficity, the agency that estimates your property online, offers you this 18th century village house, entirely made of stone, with approximately 165 m² of living space, a courtyard and an annex with an independent entrance. Renovated with taste in 2011, it is in perfect condition. You will be charmed by the many assets of this house. You enter a spacious ''through'' space from the living room to an open kitchen, which itself opens onto the COURTYARD through its large bay window. Also on the ground floor, a dining room and a bathroom with toilet. On the first floor, a SUITE with beautiful volumes: a 18 m² bedroom and its bathroom with bathtub/shower/toilet/very large closet. On the other side of the landing, a large office and access to the staircase leading to the upper floor. On the second floor, a loft apartment welcomes you with its very cozy living room, a bathroom with toilet and a large 17 m² bedroom. Accessible from the courtyard: a laundry room and the annex. This two-story house consists of a bathroom with toilet on the ground floor and a cozy living room with water point and a south-facing bedroom of over 15 m² on the upper floor. A break is required in the COURTYARD, accessible from the kitchen or through a gate leading to an alley. It is spacious and not overlooked, perfect for relaxation and convivial meals... it is a haven of peace with its greenery and fountain! Other advantages of this property include quality renovation with good insulation and the selection of noble materials (travertine on the ground floor, double glazed aluminum joinery). The house is fully equipped with reversible air conditioning, and a stove warms the atmosphere of the living room. Fall for the charm of this house with exceptional potential and renovation. Are you a lover of old stones, sensitive to modern comfort and beautiful materials? This is your gem! This property, with its preserved intimate spaces, can accommodate a family of any size, a couple who enjoys entertaining friends... but it is also suitable for rental with the annex and the ''apartment'' on the second floor. Virtual visits are possible. For more information, contact Isabelle CHAIZE by phone at 07 86 92 50 87 or by email at [email protected]. Sale price: 450,000 euros (seller's fees)

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Exclusively at Walter et de Maison Provence in the commune of Rochefort du Gard. In a dominant position, this contemporary villa of 310m² with swimming pool offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Provencal landscape, from the Mont Ventoux to the Dentelles de Montmirail, like a huge painting changing color with the seasons. On the ground floor, bathed in light by the large windows and opening onto a large terrace and its unique landscape, a living space of over 85m2 with a kitchen, living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, a large back kitchen, a master suite with terrace, dressing room and bathroom. On the first floor another suite with shower room, 2 other bedrooms share a shower room with shower and bath. In the basement facing the swimming pool, an independent apartment of more than 100m² with a cinema room equipped with a high end system 'Bang and Olufsen', kitchen, jacuzzi, bathroom, shower room and toilet. kitchen, jacuzzi, shower room and a bedroom. For your comfort, underfloor heating, reversible air conditioning, video alarm with camera, double garage with electric car socket, automatic watering for the whole garden. 15mn from the TGV station of Avignon and the most beautiful villages of Provence.

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Von Peerc presents a magnificent building in the city center of Tarascon, a former private mansion from the 16th/17th century with a remarkable history and architecture. Spanning 1,541 m2 of built area on a total surface of 1,839 m2 with a 233m2 garden, this property features a majestic entrance, a heated indoor swimming pool, two large bright apartments, a loft with its vaulted ceiling, a garage with attic space, an outbuilding, and three professional premises. This property offers numerous possibilities, whether for private residence, conversion into professional spaces, or other projects. Tarascon is an appealing destination due to its heritage, proximity to Avignon and its TGV station (20min), Arles (10min), Marseille and its airport (50min), and finally the Alpilles Natural Park (15min), making it an ideal location for history, art, and culture enthusiasts, as well as lovers of Provence. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr VP622.

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