Le Petit Bijou is in the Provencal town of Saint Rémy-de-Provence in southern France and is owned by the author Vicki Archer. The house is inspired by the spirit of Vicki's books ''My French Life'' and ''French Essence'' .
Le Petit Bijou underwent a two year restoration led by the talented local architect Hugues Bosc and has been decorated by Vicki with many pieces sourced from local brocantes.
Vicki has created something that works for those who would like to discover Provence in a stylish way. Le Petit Bijou is all about providing a supremely comfortable retreat after a day of discovery in the region.
Le Petit Bijou is an air-conditioned, two story village house with a sitting room and dining area on the ground floor with a connected kitchen, guest powder-room and a lobby room. The first floor comprises a master bedroom and a double bedroom. The double bedroom opens onto a terrace with views over the garden of the historic HĂŽtel de Sade and the village rooftops. There is a separate WC and a bathroom with a shower and bath on the first floor.
Le Petit Bijou was featured in the August 2014 edition of ''25 Beautiful Homes''.
Le Petit Bijou is right in the center of Saint RĂ©my-de-Provence in the historical precinct close to the MusĂ©e des Alpilles and the HĂŽtel de Sade. It is in a quiet street off the rue Carnot with its restaurants, a patisserie and a presse. Saint RĂ©myâs Wednesday market is only a few hundred metres away. The spectacular Alpilles mountain range and the gorgeous village of Eygalieres are nearby.
Saint Rémy-de-Provence is a brilliant jumping off point for Avignon, Aßx-en-Provence, Arles, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Marseille, Nimes and the Camargue. The Luberon, Gordes and Sénanque Abbey with its lavender fields are about 50 minutes away.
The area is well served with transport links.
By train: It is 20kms and 25 minutesâ drive from the TGV fast train station outside Avignon. The TGV operates direct to Avignon from London in the summer months and from Paris year round.
By air: It is 75kms and about 55 minutesâ drive from Marseille Provence airport. There are daily flights to Marseille from London by British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair and by Air France from Paris. XL Airways operates a New York to Marseille service. The smaller Avignon airport (20kms and 20 minutes) is served by Flybe from Southampton.
Rental cars are available at Avignon TGV train station, Avignon Airport and Marseille Provence Airport.
Inside the property:
âą Salon
âą Entrance hall
âą Kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher
âą Two air-conditioned double bedrooms with high-quality Treca beds and views of the village, one with a terrace
âą One bathroom with free-standing bath and separate shower
âą Two WCs
âą Reverse cycle air-conditioning and double glazed windows
âą Wide screen television with Canal Plus satellite TV and Netflix
âą Unlimited high-speed wireless Internet throughout the house
âą Telephone for local calls
âą Nespresso coffee machine and capsules
âą High grade bed linen and towels from the White Company
âą Soaps, shampoo, conditioner and hairdryers
âą Separate laundry with washing machine, a dryer and consumables
âą Mid-week housekeeping for rentals of seven days or more
âą Cooking and extra cleaning by arrangement with the Manager
âą Detailed written guide on Le Petit Bijou and the surrounding area
âą Service by phone or email for recommendations or troubleshooting
âą Alarm system and round-the-clock support for emergencies
Special requests can always be arranged via our local property manager, who is on hand to ensure a perfect holiday experience.