Such a characterful Provençal holiday home, Maison Figure will delight you with its charming interiors, inviting swimming pool, spacious terraces and gorgeous gardens, perfectly located for exploring Les Alpilles, the Luberon and beyond. There’s an authentically warm ambience across this traditional family villa which sleeps up to 12 guests across five bedrooms. The home’s air-conditioned lounge opens to one of the terraces whilst the kitchen is of the highest quality with its Gaggenau appliances. The bedrooms are pretty and welcoming – we especially love the king-size double suite upstairs with its romantic bathtub and private terrace. With vast terraces and such picturesque gardens, you are sure to spend most of your time outside. All the family will love the swimming pool which includes a shallow ‘plage’ area for youngsters and the summer kitchen and barbecue is a wonderful area for al-fresco feasts with family or friends. Across the hectare of grounds, the scents and sights of Provence come alive with summer colour, olive trees and majestic pines. You may also be lucky enough to be able to pick your own seasonal fruit in this haven of tranquility. Close to a small historic village with a weekly market on a Wednesday morning, so much of Provence is within easy reach. Start off in Les Alpilles where you will come across picture-perfect villages such as Eygalières and Les Baux-de-Provence or follow Van Gogh’s trail in artistic Saint-Rémy. Then head to the beguiling hilltop villages of the Luberon, from Ménerbes to Gordes, surrounded by the most magnificent landscapes of vineyards, orchards and forests. Both regions offer a wealth of walks, cycle rides and horse-riding opportunities, not to mention exquisite wines and olive oils alongside atmospheric Farmers markets. The historic city of Avignon is also close by, just over half an hour by car, or even closer visit the bustling market town of Cavaillon, famous for its summer melons and fascinating heritage. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue also awaits, a must on a Sunday morning when its much-loved brocante takes place, followed by lunch on a riverside terrace or perhaps even a spot of canoeing along the beautiful Sorgue. Features: 1)    12-person rate (all five bedrooms including a day-bed) Maison Interiors (260m2) Main Floor, fully air-conditioned -    Open plan lounge with doors leading to terrace -    Kitchen (40m2), fully-equipped including plancha, electric oven, induction hob x2, domino wok gas burner, microwave, American fridge-freezer and dishwasher -    Laundry -    Bedroom 1 with double bed (160x200cm) -    Bedroom 2 with double bed (140x190cm) -    Bedroom 3 with twin beds (90x190cm each) -    Bathroom with bath, Italian shower and two sinks -    Separate WC Upstairs (via open-tread curved stairs), fully air-conditioned -    Library/lounge mezzanine with a single day bed (90x200cm) -    Bedroom 4 with twin beds (90x190cm each, can be joined to make a king-size double), private terrace and shower room with WC -    Bedroom 5 (accessed from inside and outside) with double bed (200x200cm), single bed (90x200cm), lounge area, books, bath in the room, sink, partially open toilet and private terrace Outside Grounds (one hectare) -    Swimming pool (14x7.5m, depth: 1-1.9m and ‘plage’ area of 0.4m) with counter-current feature. Can be heated on request, subject to an extra fee. -    Sun loungers and parasols -    Pool house with summer kitchen and barbecue -    Shower area and WC -    Shaded poolside gazebo with bench -    Large terrace overlooking pine and olive trees -    Other terraces for al-fresco dining and relaxation -    Fountain with waterfall feature -    Enclosed gardens (terraced levels and steps) -    Fruit trees (help yourself in season) -    Private parking (3 cars) Facilities -    Wi-Fi -    Air-conditioning throughout -    TV with satellite channels -    Wine cellar -    Table tennis -    Pétanque -    Table football -    Elliptical trainer -    Washing machine and dryer Location: In the Bouches-du-Rhône department of southern France, close to the Vaucluse border, Maison Figue enjoys a pretty setting near a Provençal village. Surrounded by a handful of neighbouring houses, it’s around a 15-minute drive from Cavaillon making this villa an ideal location for visiting both Les Alpilles and Luberon regions of Provence. Soak up the charm of the old part of the village with characterful houses and a picturesque church, then walk up to the impressive Église Notre-Dame-de-Beauregard. The village is home to a small handful of places to eat as well as a large supermarket on the outskirts. A market usually takes place on a Wednesday morning. The village’s proximity to the A7, near the banks of the Durance, means the highlights of Provence are within easy reach, with Avignon just over half an hour away by car. Visit its bustling markets and UNESCO World Heritage sites before enjoying a meal in one of the city’s many excellent restaurants. Even closer, Cavaillon (8km) has a fascinating history as well as an authentic market – look out for the melon festival taking place in early July.   Head into Les Alpilles Natural Park for idyllic villages, market towns and glorious landscapes of woodland, olive groves and hills. Start off in the gorgeous village of Eygalières (9km) where A-list celebrities have been known to own houses. Follow the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh in charming Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (19km) or admire one of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, Les Baux-de-Provence (28km). Maussane-les-Alpilles (26km) is an attractive spot for lunch – be sure to try some of France’s finest olive oil produced from the endless groves of the Baux valley. The landscapes of the Luberon also await with picture-perfect perched villages such as Ménerbes, Oppède le Vieux, Bonnieux and Gordes all reached within a 30 to 45-minute drive. Cycle through the undulating scenery of hills, forests, orchards and vineyards or take long walks through iconic Provençal countryside. Look out for farmers markets – food lovers should try Coustellet’s market on a Sunday morning, just under half an hour away, or pick up some of the sweet delicacies of Apt (43km) at its famous Saturday morning market. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (20km) is another gem of this region, famed for its picturesque waterways, antique shops and atmospheric Sunday morning brocante. A little further, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a paradise for outdoor adventurists whether discovering wonderful walking trails, visiting its tree-top activity centre or canoeing along the Sorgue. Terms & Conditions: Security deposit? €800 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. Arrival time? 5.00 p.m. Late arrivals after 9.00 p.m. may be charged a late arrival fee of €120. Departure time? 10.00 a.m. Minimum stay? 7 nights. All other durations on request. Changeover day? Saturday. All other changeover days on request. Energy costs included? No, charged according to use at the end of the holiday via meter reading. A deposit of €100 (1 week)/€170 (2 weeks), payable locally, will be required. End of stay cleaning included? Yes, and 2 hours mid-stay cleaning included. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Linen & towels included? Yes, changed once for stays over 14 nights. Pool towels included? Yes, changed once for stays over 14 nights. Pets welcome? Small dogs permitted on request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted. a pet supplement of €12 per pet per day will apply (payable locally). Smoking Allowed? Outside only. Tax? French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€5 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). Insurance? Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for civil liability as well as cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. A copy of this policy may be requested by the owner before arrival. Pool opening dates? Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. Pool heating charge? Pool heating is on request, subject to an additional fee (payable locally). Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. Other Ts and Cs? Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed.