A Week in Provence – Villa Life in the South of France
Resort to Laura Madrid
Resort to Laura Madrid has the pleasure of finding the most wonderful villas, chalets, chateaus and even flats and apartments in the world’s most desirable holiday locations.
This past summer, we joined two of our favorite families for a week of fun in a lovely Villa in the St. Remy de Provence. The below pictures captured on my trusty i-phone will give you and idea of the joy and relaxation a home can bring a group of friends, families or a multi-generational gathering. It is also a great way to break up an extended holiday where you might be moving hotels and touring quite a bit and just need some time to really unpack and recharge!
The arrival is always exciting and dramatic to a home you have selected sight unseen!
Pulling in to Les Mas Jardin – the gardens are do die for!Arriving to our home for the week is so exciting!
The outdoor living area was our favorite spot!Wonderful gardens made this in town property feel like a country estate
Finding a wonderful villa near a town or village is the best of all worlds!
Our first lunch out in St Remy at Cafe de la PlaceMerci, Sil Vous Plais!A tower of Provencale vegetables and goat cheese!These Kids are ready to explore!Shopping in St. RemyStocking the Villa!Blissful Adults!Tired Teens!Our first dinner at Home.Chef is in Charge Tonight!With his very able assistant!A Fabulous Crew!Even Better when We are all together!Chef’s dessert is unforgettable!I am the first one up this morning and take a picture out my windowThe boys in LaCosteThe charming village of LaCosteStarting our Cycling Trip in LaCoste
The Pont Julien, A Roman Bridge built in 38 BC
A Well Deserved Beer!These Women Rocked It!A Winning Team!Which Item Does not Belong on A Cycling Trip? 🙂A Visit To Les BauxLove this shot of the walled city of Les Baux behind me!Visiting the Amazing Display of Art and Music at Les Carrieres Lumieres
A highlight meal at 3 Michelin star – L’Oustau de Baumanière
Such a beautiful city that we returned for dinner much more glam!Cured Olives served on an Olive Tree at L’Oustau de Bauamaniere
Yes, I saved room for cheese!
In Provence, each town has a different market day. Wednesday is the market day in St. Remy and we had a ball shopping for dinner!
GarlicLavenderFromageCharcuterieOlivesPatesProvencal Sun-Kissed ProduceMarinated and Prepared DelicaciesOh the choices!Wood-Fired Seafood Paella
What would our dinner be with out a trip to Chateauneauf de Pape to taste, select and even ship some incredible wines!
This wonderful woman, the matriarch of the Barrot Family, pulled some wins from the family collection for us to taste
The girls dressed for dinnerMoms and DaughtersPosersCarol, Our Resident Grill MasterEasy to make gorgeous food when the produce is so freshOur 16 year old crew is adorable!Dinner is ServedSally set a lovely table!Rose in the Garden!Playtime with the kiddos!Play time with the Big Boys!A wonderful Rose for our last pool day.It is Cocktail Hour.Marc is a wonderful serverAnd the party continues..What a gentleman!And the last sip for you!The boys sharpen up for our final dinner at the villa
Saying goodbye to Mas des Jardins! Wonderful week. A tout les heures!
