Luxury holiday villa in Provence: welcome to Aix-en-Provence

Picture this: you're lounging by your private pool in Provence, a glass of chilled local rosé in hand, while the kids splash happily nearby. The sun filters through century-old pine trees, and the only decision you need to make is whether to explore a nearby Roman village this afternoon or simply stay put in your luxury holiday villa and enjoy another lazy day in paradise.

The freedom to live like a local

There's something magical about having your own space in Provence—a place where you set the rhythm of each day. Unlike hotels with breakfast times, checkout schedules, and shared facilities, a luxury holiday villa gives you the freedom to live at your own pace. Sleep in late, enjoy leisurely breakfasts on your private terrace, spend entire afternoons by the pool without moving your lounger for anyone.

At Le Pigonnet, our two exceptional villas—Villa Jaune (1726) and Villa Rose (1926)—offer this independence while maintaining one crucial advantage: you're never truly on your own. Need a restaurant reservation? Our concierge handles it. Want a private chef for tonight? We'll arrange it. Desire spa treatments? Walk over to our Folie Verte Spa. It's the best of both worlds.

Space for everyone to enjoy their holiday

Family holidays succeed when everyone has room to breathe. Our luxury villas accommodate up to 8 guests across 4 beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities. Parents enjoy privacy in master suites while children have their own comfortable spaces. Friends traveling together find enough room to gather for meals and conversation, yet retreat when they want quiet moments.

Compare this to booking multiple hotel rooms—the coordination hassles, the expense, the impossibility of truly relaxing together. In a villa, you share meals when you want, gather for evening drinks by the pool, and create memories in shared spaces that become "yours" for the week.

Your private pool: the ultimate holiday luxury

Let's be honest—the pool makes or breaks a Provence summer holiday. Hotel pools mean finding free loungers, navigating crowds, and adhering to someone else's schedule. Your private pool at Le Pigonnet? It's yours alone. Midnight swim? Absolutely. Early morning laps? No problem. All-day pool party for the family? Perfect.

Villa Jaune offers a gorgeous pool set within 1,350m² of landscaped gardens—kids can play safely while adults supervise from shaded terraces. Villa Rose features a more intimate 4x6m pool complemented by an ornamental water feature, creating a sophisticated outdoor sanctuary. Both properties include ample lounging areas, outdoor dining spaces, and that essential Provence ingredient: privacy.

Villa Rose - 1926: sophisticated holidays for discerning groups

Why groups love Villa Rose:

With 300m² of refined interior space, Villa Rose offers something rare: a villa where 8 people never feel cramped. The spacious living areas invite group gatherings—cooking together, evening game nights, lingering over wine after dinner—while separate seating areas let couples enjoy quiet conversations or individuals find solitude with a book.

The outdoor spaces balance intimacy with functionality. The patio with its ornamental pool creates an elegant outdoor living room perfect for long lunches and candlelit dinners. The swimming pool provides active enjoyment without dominating the property. This villa suits groups who appreciate curated spaces—everything designed thoughtfully, nothing feeling like an afterthought.

Four en-suite bedrooms (3 King-size, 1 Super King-size, all convertible to twins) ensure everyone enjoys private sanctuary spaces. The villa's classic mas architecture and sophisticated design appeal to travelers who appreciate authentic Provencal style elevated with contemporary luxury.

Best for: Friends traveling together, couples' getaways, executive retreats, celebrations requiring elegant entertaining spaces

Book now: Year-round availability | 3-night minimum (April-Oct) | 2-night minimum (Nov-March)

Villa Jaune - 1726: where families fall in love with Provence

Why families choose Villa Jaune:

This isn't just a rental property—it's a 1930s bastide with soul, set within gardens so expansive that children spend entire afternoons discovering "secret" corners beneath century-old trees. Parents love the multiple outdoor spaces: kids can splash in the pool within easy sight while you relax with a book under the pines. The villa sleeps 8 across 184m² of charming interior space, with flexible bed configurations (4 Super King-size beds convertible to twins) that adapt to any family composition.

The fully equipped kitchen becomes the heart of villa life—morning coffee prep while planning the day, casual lunches after morning market visits, or simply storing snacks for constant grazing. When you don't feel like cooking, your private chef shops at Aix markets and prepares restaurant-quality meals while you enjoy aperitifs on the terrace.

Best for: Families with children, multigenerational groups, anyone who dreams of a "house in Provence" with expansive grounds

Book now: Year-round availability | 3-night minimum (April-Oct) | 2-night minimum (Nov-March)

The chef experience: let someone else handle dinner

One of our most popular service requests tells you something important about successful villa holidays: sometimes the best evenings happen when you don't cook. Our private chef service transforms your villa into a restaurant, minus the need to drive anywhere or make reservations.

Here's how it works:

You discuss preferences with your chef—dietary restrictions, favorite cuisines, that dish you tried last night at the village bistro. Your chef shops at Aix-en-Provence markets early morning, selecting the day's best produce, fish, meats, and cheeses. By evening, aromatic preparations fill your kitchen while you enjoy aperitifs by the pool.

Dinner arrives in courses at your preferred pace. Maybe it's traditional Provencal—rich bouillabaisse, herb-crusted lamb, tarte tatin with local apples. Perhaps contemporary French with Mediterranean influences. Or family-friendly comfort food that pleases everyone from toddlers to grandparents. Your chef serves, explains each dish, pairs wines if desired, then quietly handles cleanup while you linger over dessert and conversation.

Popular arrangements:

• Welcome dinner your first night (arrive to prepared meals—no shopping needed)
• Every evening (complete vacation from cooking)
• Special occasion dinners (birthday celebrations, anniversaries)
• Cooking lessons (learn to prepare Provencal dishes alongside your chef)

Five-star amenities at your fingertips

Remember—you're not just renting a villa. You're staying at a 5-star hotel that happens to offer private villas. This means:

Folie Verte Spa: Our 400m² wellness sanctuary offers treatments using botanical products and Provencal ingredients. Book massages, facials, or full spa days. The holistic approach combines traditional treatments with art therapy and music healing. It's hotel-quality pampering without leaving the property.

La Table du Pigonnet: Some evenings you'll want the villa experience—private meals, casual dress, kids in pajamas. Other nights? Dress up and walk to our acclaimed restaurant where Chefs Thierry Balligand and Fabien Torrente showcase the best of southern French gastronomy.

Rose Bar: Join us for expertly crafted cocktails reimagining classics with Provencal touches. Or simply as a change of scenery from your villa terrace.

Les Amis: Our flexible dining option delivers quality food wherever you want it—villa terrace, pool side, or our gardens. Perfect for casual lunches or evenings when you want good food without formality.

Aix-en-Provence: culture at your doorstep (5 minutes)

Your luxury holiday villa sits minutes from one of France's most beautiful cities. Aix-en-Provence combines university energy with refined sophistication—a place where you can attend world-class opera one evening and enjoy casual outdoor markets the next morning.

Don't miss:

• Cours Mirabeau: The legendary boulevard where plane trees provide shade for café terraces Cézanne himself frequented
• Markets: Daily covered markets plus Saturday's sprawling outdoor market—buy everything from antiques to lavender honey
• Cézanne sites: The artist's studio, his favorite painting locations, special 2025 exhibitions celebrating his legacy
• Dining: From casual bistros to Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy, Aix offers exceptional restaurants at every level

The Luberon: postcard-perfect villages (30-45 minutes)

Drive north into the Luberon and discover why this region defines Provence in popular imagination. Hilltop villages perch on rocky outcrops, lavender fields stretch to horizons, and vineyards produce excellent wines often overlooked by tourists focused on more famous regions.

Villages to explore:

• Gordes: Honey-colored stone buildings cascading down hillsides—arrive early to beat crowds
• Roussillon: Ochre cliffs create landscapes of reds and golds unlike anywhere else
• Ménerbes, Lacoste, Bonnieux: Each village reveals distinct personality, excellent restaurants, and weekly markets

Lavender fields: Peak bloom occurs early-mid July, creating the purple landscapes that define Provence imagery. Your concierge provides current bloom reports and best viewing locations.

Wine tasting: The Luberon produces exceptional wines at lower prices than more famous regions. Visit small family properties for intimate tastings and direct purchases.

Roman heritage: step back 2,000 years (30-45 minutes)

Provence preserves extraordinary Roman monuments, many remarkably intact after two millennia.

Arles (45 minutes): A well-preserved amphitheater still hosts summer concerts. Van Gogh painted his most famous works here—plaques show exact locations. Saturday's market ranks among Provence's finest.

Avignon (30 minutes): The massive papal palace dominates this medieval city. Cross the famous bridge, explore museums, dine at excellent restaurants. Just north, Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards await.

Pont du Gard (45 minutes): This three-tiered Roman aqueduct spanning a river valley remains one of antiquity's engineering marvels. Swimming below the bridge is permitted in summer.

Les Alpilles: dramatic beauty (30 minutes)

Jagged limestone peaks create the dramatic Alpilles landscape, with olive groves and vineyards covering surrounding plains.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: Sophisticated town with Wednesday markets, excellent restaurants, and nearby Glanum Roman ruins.

Les Baux-de-Provence: Spectacular village crowning a rocky outcrop, with medieval streets leading to castle ruins and panoramic views.

Olive oil: The region produces exceptional oils. Visit mills for tours and tastings—your concierge arranges access to properties not typically open to the public.

The Mediterranean: beach days from your villa (45-60 minutes)

While your private pool provides daily refreshment, the sea beckons for variety. Within an hour, discover beaches, coastal villages, and dramatic calanques.

Cassis and the Calanques: Dramatic fjord-like inlets with turquoise water and white limestone cliffs. Boat tours explore multiple calanques, or hike coastal trails.

Marseille: France's second city offers urban energy, excellent museums, the historic Vieux-Port, and outstanding seafood restaurants. The international airport provides convenient arrivals/departures.

Côte d'Azur: Push east another 30-45 minutes to reach glamorous beaches and villages of the French Riviera.

Can we combine both villas for larger groups?
Absolutely! For groups of 12-16, renting both villas provides everyone with exceptional accommodations while maintaining proximity. Perfect for extended families or friends celebrating together.

Is the chef service worth it?
Our guests consistently rate private chef as their favorite service. The combination of restaurant-quality food, local ingredient discovery, and the ease of dining at your villa proves invaluable—especially for families or groups celebrating special occasions.

How far in advance should we book?
For summer (July-August), book 9-12 months ahead for best availability. Spring and fall allow 3-6 months notice, while winter offers more flexibility. Holiday periods (Christmas, New Year) book early regardless of season.

What's included in the rental price?
Both villas include utilities, pool maintenance, weekly housekeeping, WiFi, parking, and welcome amenities. Access to hotel facilities (spa bookings, restaurants, bars) is available but charged separately. Additional services like daily housekeeping, chef, or butler are optional and priced individually.

Do we need a car?
For exploring Provence beyond Aix-en-Provence, a car is highly recommended. We can arrange rental delivery to your villa. For local Aix exploration, walking, taxis, or our car service work perfectly.

Are the villas child-friendly?
Absolutely. Villa Jaune especially suits families with its expansive gardens and pool. We provide high chairs, cribs, and can arrange babysitting services. The private setting means children can play freely without disturbing neighbors.

Can you arrange activities before we arrive?
Yes! Once you book, your dedicated concierge contacts you to discuss interests and arrange everything from wine tours to restaurant reservations, ensuring everything is confirmed before arrival.

What about special dietary requirements?
Our chefs accommodate all dietary needs—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, religious requirements, or simply preferences. Discuss requirements when booking chef services.