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With dreamy views of Cypress trees, olive groves and the distant hills of the Massif des Maures, this beautifully renovated stone bastide offers an archetypal Provence experience in every way. Yet as well as medieval villages, glorious wine châteaux and incredible scenery, you are also just half an hour from the wonderful beaches of the Côte d’Azur.

This 18th century south-facing home enjoys an idyllic setting in 2.5 acres of Provençal gardens with pretty steps leading to stone terraces filled with lavender, rosemary and thyme. Enjoy breakfast under the wisteria and grape vines, laze in hammocks between the olive trees and embrace the scent of jasmine as you gaze over the heated swimming pool and glorious vistas beyond.

The enchanting loggia offers ample space for all 12 guests to dine together by the barbecue, enjoying excellent local wines as the sun sets to the background hum of the cicadas. The outdoor space at Bastide du Figuier is simply delightful with its many picturesque corners to discover.

Step inside and you will be equally captivated by the bastide’s sense of character and peaceful vibe. There’s the elegant and comfortable living room with its original fireplace, an impressive lounge with its 60-inch Smart TV and a beautiful kitchen-diner with high-end appliances and lovely views of the south-facing valley. Each of the six en suite bedrooms has its own charm such as the double with its deep Victorian-style bath tub or the ground floor bedroom with doors leading to its own private terrace looking over the gardens. Every effort has been made by the loving owners to create a warm and inviting holiday home.

Spend your days visiting perched medieval villages, exploring vibrant local markets, discovering fascinating historic sites or buying excellent wine from some of the well-known châteaux and vineyards within a short drive. You can reach parts of the incredible Verdon Gorge in under an hour or closer to home cool off in the rock pools and waterfalls of Sillans-La-Cascade. This region offers incredible hiking, cycling, mountain climbing, horse-riding and kayaking in some of southern France’s most magnificent landscapes.

For a change of scene, head south and within half an hour you can reach the shores of the French Riviera with the relaxed town of Sainte-Maxime at the very top of the bay of Saint-Tropez. With sandy beaches, watersports and even summer boat trips to glitzy Saint-Tropez itself, it’s a lovely place to spend time by the Mediterranean. Bastide du Figuier really does offer the very best of this alluring corner of southern France.