This is a large, comfortable house, with a large swimming pool surrounded by elaborate and beautifully kept gardens, the home to a professional sculptor; whose art you can admire in and outdoors. It is on a south-facing slope just outside of Aix en Provence, town of PAUL CEZANNE. Aix is also a host to numerous cultural events that should not be missed. This property has a view over the Provencal countryside, a summer kitchen on a shaded terrace facing the pool, and enjoys total silence, 24 hours a day. A further terrace is arranged as a greenhouse, inviting for a quiet breakfast or giving shelter in the very few rainy days.

We are a short, agreeable walk from the lovely provencal village of Eguilles, on a wooded, secluded property that has been lovingly planted and cared for by an owner who loves to garden. Eguilles has wonderful markets --you'll love our local rosé -- and a fine bakery, vegetable/fruit market, butcher and regional speciality shops. We are a short drive from the beaches of the Mediterranean and the cultural amenities of Aix-en Provence, perhaps the single loveliest city in all of Europe. Throughout the Summer, the region surrounding Aix hosts a panorama of musical, artistic and theatrical events, including the Festival of Aix en Provence (opera, concerts, theater); the piano festival of La Roque d'Antheron, the Summer Festival of Avignon (theater, music) and others almost too numerous to mention. The nearby National Park of the Luberon is one of the finest hiking areas in all of France.

Our house includes at least three places to eat. We have a large dining area that seats up to 15 near the indoor kitchen. We also have a breakfast room that seats 6; and the summer kitchen has a dining area that can accommodate 20 or more people. There is a lovely rest area in the greenhouse, inviting for breakfast, 5 o'clock tea, or a quiet snooze. This is also a marvellous shelter for the very rare rainy days. Finally we have a number of tables for small groups to eat at various terraces near the pool and elsewhere. From almost all of these dining areas, you will be able to enjoy the view of the house and the pool and the garden; and from most of them you will also be able to see one or more of the sculptures created by the owner, many of which she has scattered around the garden. (Modesty forbids a more elaborate description of the work, which we think is beautiful, amusing and original: we will look forward to your comments after you've had a chance to make your own assessment!)