Elegant Spacious Apartment in Classic 18th Century Building
Heart of Historic City Centre, Inspirational Cathedral View
Sleeps 2 (1 Bedroom)
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In the very oldest part of Aix, a generously-proportioned south-facing apartment (75m2), situated at rear of a handsome building dating from 1770, right on Cezanne's route to his studio. Quiet and sunny. Log fire in sitting room and central heating. It's just steps from Aix's finest sights and markets, the exquisite architecture in rose-gold stone, the fountains, museums, galleries, Cezanne's house and studio, the Roman baths and thermal spa, the music Festival's main venue. The Cathedral's west front dominates the neighbourhood while the lively narrow street hosts bistros and cafes, two bakerys, grocery, charcuterie, art gallery, bookshop, beauty salon. Public car parking is close at hand - although no need for a car since everything is walk-able. A totally central and convenient location while providing a tranquil base, the fashionable Cours Mirabeau, cinemas and restaurants are less than 5 minutes'walk away. Marseilles airport and TGV station are nearby, reached in under 30 minutes.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 June 2011 - 15 October 2011 | €900 | 7 | ||
| 15 October 2011 - 17 December 2011 | €750 | 7 | ||
| 17 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | €850 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | €750 | 7 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 13 October 2012 | €900 | 7 | ||
| 13 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | €750 | 7 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | €850 | 7 | ||
| 5 January 2013 - 30 March 2013 | €750 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Changeover day
Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday but are flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Comfortable bedroom with king size 4 poster double bed, dressing table, ample fitted wardrobe hanging and storage, ceiling fan. |
| Bathrooms: | Extra spacious marble-tiled luxury bathroom with super-sized bath and walk-in power shower, wc, bidet. |
| Kitchen: | Superbly equipped: range cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, toaster, grey slate worksurfaces. Dining table seats 6 comfortably. Decorative copper pots; elegant Louis XV "vaiselliere" for china storage. |
| Living Rooms: | Classic living room: beams, old tiles, chandelier. Comfortable sofa and chairs in traditional French fabrics, occasional tables, oriental rugs. Working fireplace in marble mantelpiece with decorative plasterwork over. Television + dvd, wi-fi connected. |
| Other: | Spacious Provencal-tiled kitchen newly equipped with range cooker, grey slate surfaces. Comfortably dines 6. Pretty scented herb garden window box. Luxury bathroom with walk-in shower. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included. Two sets of towels per person provided per week. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv internet access central heating room fans |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Right on the route Cezanne took daily from home to his studio and back, the apartment could not be more ideally placed for enjoying Aix's historic vieille ville city centre. The Place Richelme farmer's market is steps away and an excellent charcuterie and bakery are immediately adjacent. Come and experience the delights of the city of fountains. Aix is lovely at all times but perhaps especially appealing in the spring/early summer (June/July is the time of the Lyric Arts Festival's glorious music concerts) - and for the autumn/ winter season with its aromas of wood smoke and roasting chestnuts, and the preparations for the spectacular lights on the Cours Mirabeau and the festive Christmas/New Year markets. Celebrate the holidays around the apartment's roaring log fire (logs provided), enjoying the magnificent peal of the Cathedral bells and the view of the light gleaming through its stained glass windows.
Accessibility
2nd floor, no lift.
Outside
Green views over gardens and trees towards Cathedral belfry and Archbishop's Palace. Pretty kitchen window box herb garden.
Coast/Beach
Marseilles with its port and harbour and the beautiful coastline towards Toulon with the village of Cassis and the "Calanques" is about 35 minutes away by car.
Travel
Marseilles Marignane airport is 30 minutes by car. The TGV train station is 15 minutes by car. The rail link to Paris, also conveniently stopping at CDG airport, is a 3 hr journey. Nice airport is 2.5 hrs by car.
Car hire is easily available at airport/station or in town. There are many organized excursions available to the beauty spots in the region.
Distances
The nearest coast is the delightful resort of Cassis, 45 mins drive. Marseilles is easily reachable by the regular bus service (30 mins) for shopping/day out. The fortified hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence is 75 kms away. Ansouis and the villages of the Luberon are about 1 hrs drive.
Booking notes
A 50% deposit is required to confirm booking with remainder payable 1 month prior to arrival. The payments are made in euros by wire transfer to a French account.
Guest comments
'It's adorable!' from New York doctor who rented for the Christmas week.
'We loved the apartment - wonderful location' professional couple from UK.
"I'm telling all my friends how Julia Child would have loved your kitchen!" Canadian wine writer.
"Best bathroom I've ever experienced in a rental property" retiree from Chicago
House swap
Apartment swap considered - open to offers for party of 2 anywhere, any time.
Owner profile
Julia Spry-Leverton
About the owner
I've loved southern France since I first visited (for the Avignon Theatre festival) age 16. I've owned a property for the past 12 years, starting out with an old farmhouse conversion in a hill village in the Var. Six years ago I downsized to Aix en Provence, striking lucky with an apartment inside the old city walls. Full of character, it had been little altered over the last 40 years. I retained the lovely historic details and have put in new central heating, made a fabulous spacious kitchen/dining room and installed a super luxury marble bathroom. I spend 2-3 months of the year in Aix, my work as a writer in international development meaning I spend most of my time based in Nairobi, Kenya and travelling on mission in Africa.
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