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Location

    • Whereabouts is Mons in Provence?

    The house is exactly 1 hour from Nice Airport (Cote d'Azur); 45 minutes from Antibes and Cannes; 20 minutes to Fayence and Montauroux; 8 minutes to Mons itself, unchanged on its perch for 1,000 years. Quality skiing is under two hours away and there are some great mountain and riverbed hikes all around.

    Nearby are the popular and scenic 'villages perches' of Fayence, Callian, Montauroux and St. Cezaire, where you can find an enormous range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets: everything from local with atmosphere to elegant with Michelin stars.
    The quartier itself is located between the two gorges of the Siagne and the Siagnole.

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For further information or to make a booking, contact Roger Willcocks on +44 (0)7710 864 774 or

Away from it all in Provence

The property is a carefully renovated natural stone country house (built in 1796) set interraced olive-groves at over 500m above sea-level, in the commune of Mons, near Fayence. The house (a perfect rectangle on 3 floors) faces south-east and its terraced patio is covered by beautiful vines supported by a wooden pergola.

What makes this a great holiday in Provence for you?
  • Eleven acres of tranquillity amongst olive terraces - away from it all
  • Stunning secluded setting in the hills, surrounded by views
  • Traditional provencal "mas", fully modernised throughout
  • Sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms, with 2 ensuite double bedrooms
  • Secluded swimming pool (10m by 5m) with large sun terrace

Mons nr. Fayence This traditional Provencal "mas" comprises a living room, kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, 2 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms on the first floor. On the top floor there is a further double bedroom and a large room sleeping up to 4, as well as a bathroom.
Swimming Pool in Provence Set in 11 acres of olive groves, visitors can relax by the pool in complete seclusion and tranquillity, surrounded by terraces of olives, the peace only disturbed by the quiet buzz of cicadas.
Provence farmhouse The house has been modernised and tastefully decorated, but retains many old and traditional features (terracotta and stone floors, beams, shutters) and is full of rural charm. The windows have blue wooden shutters. Outside the house, a cobbled patio is ideal for outdoor eating - a special place under the vines in the summer.

Provence farmhouse This view shows the house from the terraces on far side of the land: perfect seclusion for privacy, peace and quiet. There are no immediate neighbours. The location is ideal for those who want to get away from it all.
Mons holiday rental This shot from the terraces above the house highlights the spectacular setting in the mountains, the views it offers as well as the sense of solitude. The view fron the house is stunning.
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Set in its own land, spectacular views greet you from every angle. To the north of the house - towards Mons - the foothills of the Southern Alps come into view.
Olive grove in Mons
The view from the side door - across gently curving olive terraces to rugged hillscapes all around. The pool lies this way and 4/5 terraces up, about 150 yards from the house.
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The property is a heaven of plant-life all year round. Fruit-producing figs, cherries, vines, almonds and of course olives can be around the land, as well as bountiful wild flowers in bloom throughout the year.
Mons holiday rental Grassy areas surround the property, ideal for children's playspots and ballgames close to the house.
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The swimming pool, some 100m from the house, is set in the middle of this natural amphitheatre. 10m by 5m and a constant 1.5m in depth, the pool boasts plenty of space of lounging in the sun, with superb views across the olive terraces and mountains.
Mons holiday rental Perfect privacy is on offer - it is almost guaranteed that you will not see another soul from the pool, let alone them seeing you.

Price & bookings

  • Rates start at GBP 800 for offpeak and GBP 1,750 during peak periods.
  • We are taking bookings now for Spring/Summer 2009. 10% discount on all bookings confirmed before Dec 24th 2008.
  • Email mons@willcocks.co.uk for further information or call 07710 864 774.

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Mons region

  • The property is in a secluded hamlet in the commune of Mons, between the dramatic gorges of the Siagne and Siagnole, where you can paddle or picnic. The hamlet is peaceful and sheltered with marvellous views over the nearby hills. Mons itself (altitude 830m) is 7 minutes away by car and sits unchanged on a rocky outcrop for 1,000 years, with spectacular views to the Mediterranean.
  • In Mons, there are a local grocer, baker and 3 restaurants in the village. The house is in an olde worlde hamlet with six or seven country houses spread out in a micro-climate bowl at 580m. A few minutes away are two gorges - the Siagne and the Siagnole - formed of mountain streams.

What to do

  • Planning your holiday in Fayence
  • Dine in local, provencal restaurants in Mons and Fayence
  • Go on a wide range of walks and hikes in spectacular scenery
  • Drive down to the French Riviera beaches only 45 minutes away
  • Visit the stunning Gorges de Verdon
  • Discover the mountain rivers and their gorges (Siagne and Siagnole), which offer great picnic, bathing and climbing spots. Along the Siagnole, Romans built an aqueduct and elements of their labour remain in "La Roche Taillee", which graces most guide books.