WHERE DOING NOTHING FEELS LIKE EVERYTHING.
MAS DE CASTILLONE
LES ALPILLES, PROVENCE
FOUR CENTURIES of SHADE, STONE and LIGHT
The Mas beneath the 400-Year-Old Plane Tree.
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14 GUESTS | FROM 4400€ PER NIGHT
Nestled within the walled gardens of the village of Paradou, between Fontvieille and Maussane-les-Alpilles, Le Mas de Castillone is a 1,000 m² Provençal mas of rare scale and character, its exposed-stone façade and deep arches framing a courtyard dominated by a 400-year-old plane tree of remarkable presence. Interiors combine original reclaimed beams, limewash walls and burnt poplar floors with carefully chosen furnishings — Pierre Frey silk weavings, copper bathtubs on lion's feet, artisan-made ceramics — across seven individually appointed en-suite bedrooms that together accommodate fourteen guests in considered comfort. The outdoor spaces match the ambition of the house: an 18-metre heated pool with a fully equipped pool house, a summer kitchen, tennis court, pétanque court and shaded dining areas spread across nine thousand square metres of private garden, while the spa, hammam and Technogym-equipped fitness room ensure there is no reason to leave before one is ready. Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is fifteen minutes away, Arles twenty, and the village itself begins at the gate — though with this much on offer, neither is any particular urgency.
14 GUESTS | FROM 4400€ PER NIGHT
Essentials
Concierge
Private Garden
Private Pool
Sauna
The Signature
Highlights
The 400-Year-Old Plane Tree — the oldest resident of Paradou, standing in the centre of the courtyard, wide enough to cast the entire terrace in shade from mid-morning onwards, with wrought-iron candelabras placed around its base.
Two Kitchens — a guest kitchen with a Lacanche gas stove, Gaggenau refrigerators and a dining table for fourteen, plus a fully independent professional kitchen for when a private chef is brought in; both are fully equipped and ready to use from arrival.
Seven Bedrooms, Seven Bathrooms — each room individually designed, with materials including burnt poplar floors, limewash walls, Pierre Frey silk weavings and signature statement pieces such as a copper lion's-foot bathtub, a freestanding black tub and marble sinks with antique bronze fixtures.
The Pool House Setup — Napoleon gas barbecue, ice machine, two fridges, Nespresso, a large dining table and a seating area, all beside an 18-metre heated salt-water pool with eight sunbeds; the full infrastructure for a day that stays outside.
Spa, Hammam and Gym — a bio sauna with light therapy, a hammam, a heated massage table in a dedicated treatment room, and a 48 m² air-conditioned gym with full Technogym equipment; all on-site, no booking required.The Village at the Gate — Paradou's shops, bars and restaurants are a few minutes' walk from the front door, with no car required; the kind of village access that most Provençal properties claim and few actually deliver.
Tennis, Pétanque, Pool — three things to argue about after lunch, all on-site: a full tennis court with equipment provided, a dedicated pétanque court, and eighteen metres of heated salt-water pool with sunbeds already out.
Le Mas de Castillone is a restored historic mas located in the village of Paradou, in the heart of the Alpilles, 15 minutes from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and 20 minutes from Arles.
The property accommodates up to 14 guests across seven air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms, all with king-size beds, walk-in closets and Vispring mattresses; room sizes range from 25 to 35 m².
Bedrooms are individually appointed with materials including burnt poplar floors, limewash walls, Pierre Frey silk weavings, Matteo Brioni natural finishes and signature bathrooms featuring copper bathtubs on lion's feet, marble sinks and antique bronze fixtures.
The private heated pool measures 18 x 5 metres with a depth of 1.45 metres, uses salt-treated water and is heated as standard from May to September; an electric security shutter and eight sunbeds complete the pool area.
A fully equipped pool house sits beside the pool with a Napoleon gas barbecue, ice machine, two fridges, dishwasher, Nespresso machine and a large dining table for al fresco meals.
The main kitchen (35 m²) opens onto a 33 m² dining area and is equipped with a Lacanche gas stove, Gaggenau refrigerators, a Jura bean-to-cup coffee machine and a dining table for 14; a separate 8 m² professional kitchen with independent access provides additional preparation space.
A spa area includes a bio sauna with light therapy, a hammam and a dedicated massage room with a heated table; a 48 m² air-conditioned gym is equipped with Technogym treadmill, bike, squat rack, kettlebells and yoga mats.
The 9,000 m² gardens feature a majestic 400-year-old plane tree, a stone fountain, pétanque court, outdoor summer kitchen and multiple al fresco dining and seating areas.
A tennis court is available on-site, with two golf courses — Domaine de Manville and Golf de Servanes — within easy driving distance.
Daily breakfast service featuring fresh pastries, artisanal cheeses and seasonal produce is included, as is daily housekeeping (five hours per day), a resident house manager and concierge, garden and pool maintenance and a mid-week linen change.
The property includes a wine cellar stocked with local wines (available at additional charge), a Sonos sound system throughout, Belgian bed linen, high-end bathroom amenities and full fibre wifi indoors and outdoors.
Avignon TGV station is 35 minutes away and Marseille Provence airport approximately 45 minutes; private jet access is available via Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and Nîmes.
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