There is a quality to the light in the Alpilles that is unlike anywhere else in France, and Bastide Crousadou is a wonderful setting in which to experience it. This welcoming Provencal farmhouse sits in the heart of a region defined by limestone ridges, lavender fields, and the unhurried rhythm of village life, and the surrounding garden of six thousand square metres gives it a genuine sense of seclusion. With six bedrooms and comfortable space for twelve guests, the property suits a family gathering or a group of friends who want a real base in the south of France, somewhere with enough room to come and go, to gather and to find a quiet corner. From your first afternoon, we aim to make the whole stay feel completely effortless. This home is located in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and offered by The Luxury Rental.

The bastide has the character that comes from a home rooted in its landscape. Interior spaces are sober in their decoration and generous in their proportions, a combination that encourages exactly the kind of easy, unhurried living that Provence does best. The common areas have room for the full group without anyone feeling crowded, and the six bedrooms each occupy their own quiet part of the house. The kitchen is well-equipped for those who prefer to cook, and the covered dining terrace is the natural setting for long lunches made from what the nearby markets sell.

Outside, the property comes into its own. The swimming pool is at the centre of afternoon life in the warm months, surrounded by terraces and shaded spots that invite long, lazy hours under the Provencal sun. A petanque area adds a genuinely local way to spend an hour before dinner. There is also a gym for those who want to stay active, and an infrared sauna that is particularly welcome in the cooler seasons when the landscape is at some of its most beautiful.

Saint-Remy-de-Provence is one of the most rewarding towns in the Midi, and its Thursday market, galleries, and restaurants are a short drive from the bastide. The villages of Eygalieres and Maussane are equally worth a visit, and Les Baux de Provence, perched on its ridge of white rock fifteen minutes away, is as good as its reputation. The wine appellations of the Baux produce bottles that pair well with everything the local producers sell at the Saturday morning market.

We work with trusted local partners to arrange wine tastings, guided tours of the Alpilles, private chefs, and any experiences that would make your time in the region more memorable. The Luxury Rental team is glad to put that local knowledge to work for you.

Bastide Crousadou is a property with a real and particular sense of place, and that quality is exactly what this corner of the Alpilles and the wider region around Saint-Remy-de-Provence gives back to those who slow down enough to notice it. It is the kind of place that rewards an extra few days rather than a shorter stay, and we think most guests leave already thinking about when they might return.