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The two independent villas accommodate different kinds of stays: the Three-Bedroom Villa sleeps six, while the One-Bedroom Villa is suitable for two guests. Each has a kitchen, a private bathroom, air conditioning and an outdoor area with a terrace. Views are of the garden, pool or mountains.

The larger villa has three bedrooms, a living room and two bathrooms; its beds comprise one extra-large double bed and four single beds. The other has one bedroom and a living room, with an extra-large double bed. The kitchens are equipped with a refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine, among other things. Both units have a private pool. Bed linen and towels are provided, and each unit has a private entrance.

The outdoor areas include a private pool, garden, patio and furnished terrace for dining outdoors. Sun loungers and parasols are also provided. You can use the barbecue and outdoor furniture or relax in the shared lounge. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the villa, and the units have air conditioning.

Each villa has an equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, kettle and coffee machine. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and streaming services completes the amenities. Private parking is available on site; an additional charge may apply. An electric vehicle charging station is available at €10 per use. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible extra charge. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you can go hiking or hire a bike.

Saint-Étienne-du-Grès is a Provençal village in the Alpilles, between Tarascon and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The landscape alternates between limestone hills, olive groves, vineyards and scrubland; small roads cross farmland and link villages with pale-coloured houses. This countryside suits travellers who want to alternate walks, heritage visits and time by the pool. The village retains a rural atmosphere, with the Alpilles hills in the background.

Notre-Dame du Château Chapel is 360 m away and stands as a landmark above the village. Saint-Étienne-du-Grès is 1 km away, while Les Baux-de-Provence, a stone-built village known for its castle and views across the Alpilles, is 5.8 km away. Arles, with its Roman amphitheatre and old town streets, is 14 km away. Tarascon and Fontvieille are among the nearest railway stations; a car makes it easier to travel between the villages and the region’s attractions.

Spring and autumn are pleasant times to explore the trails and visit the villages without the summer heat. In the warmer months, plan walks for the morning and spend the hottest hours by the pool. A day could combine a walk in the Alpilles, a visit to Les Baux-de-Provence and a detour to Arles to discover its ancient heritage. Vineyards and agricultural landscapes also make for quieter stops along the Provençal roads.