Villa De L’Ourse France

Whether exploring Pays de Fayence’s gorgeous hilltop villages or driving down to the French Riviera coastline, Villa De L’Ourse is a welcoming holiday villa with plenty of features to appeal to everyone.
In recent years, the dedicated owners have transformed this 20th century home into a stylish abode after extensive renovations both inside and out. Up to twelve guests can stay here – eight adults across the four tastefully decorated double bedrooms, each one with their own bath or shower room, and an en suite bedroom with two sets of bunkbeds for younger visitors.
Families will absolutely love the games room where kids can chill out with a DVD, play table football or discover what board games and books are on offer. Upstairs an open plan living and dining space opens out to the south-facing terrace for al-fresco barbecues and feasts.
The swimming pool is the perfect size for summer fun on hot summer afternoons and an attractive poolside terrace allows ample room for sunbathing. A shaded area is ideal for a game of ping-pong or two whilst the rustic gardens and olive trees add to the charm of this Provençal home.
The pretty, bustling village of Fayence is merely 2km by car with its many cafes and restaurants, thrice-weekly market and historic architecture. Visit the communal bread oven, now a museum, and admire the beautiful 18th century church in the heart of the village. Antique lovers should check the dates of the atmospheric brocantes that take place in Fayence’s Le Grand Jardin. More adventurous guests may be keen to seek out Fayence’s famous gliding club.
There are so many other perched villages dotted across the Pays de Fayence – Seillans, Callian, Mons and Montauroux are all within a 12km drive, as are the shores of Lac de Saint-Cassien where you will find endless opportunities for hiking, horse-riding, cycling, lakeside picnics as well as summer watersports.
If you can tear yourself away from the beauty of the Côte d’Azur hinterland, drive down to the coast to soak up the elegant ambience of Saint-Raphaël, admire the historic sites of Fréjus, take a boat tour from Cannes, visit the Picasso museum in Antibes or simply make the most of the many glorious beaches along this part of the French Riviera. Villa De L’Ourse is in the Côte d’Azur hinterland in the Pays de Fayence, an ideal position for exploring the idyllic villages and landscapes of this region as well as the beautiful Lac de Saint-Cassien. Spend the day discovering the glitz of the French Riviera with both Cannes and Saint-Raphaël around 40km away.
The villa is set just off the main road that connects Fayence to Mons, meaning the charming village of Fayence (2km) can be quickly reached by car. It’s a lovely village to explore with a great choice of restaurants and cafes and a rich heritage including the 18th century Church of Saint Jean Baptiste, an original communal bread oven (now a museum) and the oldest Christian church of the region just outside the village, La Chapelle de Notre Dame des Cyprès. The morning market is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the heart of the village. Furthermore, look out for several events, including antique fairs, that take place at the Le Grand Jardin throughout the year.
Other picture-perfect villages across the Pays de Fayence include perched Seillans (8km), one of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, Mons (12km) with its incredible natural scenery, Callian (10km), known for its steep lanes leading up to a medieval castle, and Montauroux (10km), the gateway to Lac de Saint-Cassien.
Indeed, Lac de Saint-Cassien offers a wealth of outdoor activities from hiking through the forest, lakeside picnics, cycling, horse-riding, carp fishing to summer watersports such as kayaking, canoeing and pedal boat hire. If you are keen on adventures, it is also worth noting that Fayence’s famous gliding club is around a ten-minute drive away.
Further south, the French Riviera can be reached for a wonderful day out. Driving through landscapes of the Estérel, passing pretty villages such as Bagnols-en-Forêt (17km) or Les Adrets-de-l’Estérel (21km), you can reach the coastline around Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus in around 40km. As well as fine beaches, watersports and summer fun, experience the historic ambience of both gorgeous French Riviera towns.
Cannes (42km) also awaits with its palm-fringed shores, glamorous shopping opportunities and high-end dining establishments or spend the day soaking up the charm of Antibes, following magnificent coastal hiking trails in Cap d’Antibes or enjoying the atmospheric beaches of Juan-Les-Pins.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning – Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting / childcare services
Extra services available at this property (payable locally):
– Private chef- Fridge stocking- Extra cleaning and change of linens/towels
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!