Mas Tilia

Mas Tilia is the kind of holiday home people dream about — simple, authentic, and full of warmth. It offers four bedrooms, including an independent studio with its own kitchen and bathroom. For sleeping arrangements, three Sofitel Queen-size beds and one convertible twin ensure top-level comfort.

The bathrooms are just as thoughtfully designed. There is a hydrotherapy tub upstairs, an Italian shower, a guest powder room on the ground floor, and a full bathroom in the studio.

In the living room, the charm works its magic. Original alcoves, a built-in dresser, and most striking of all, the arched picture window that frames the pool like a work of art. “From the lounge, I love watching the water sparkle, surrounded by greenery,” says the owner. The décor feels like a living laboratory, with handpicked ceramics, carefully chosen textiles, and a seamless flow between indoors and out.

Here, there’s no schedule. Time simply stretches. “Our guests love to slow down, breathe, and savor the moment,” says the owner. The house invites a kind of chic idleness — napping beneath the lime tree, aperitifs by the pool house, yoga in the garden, a dip in the pool — all punctuated by a pastry from Maison Barone or a basket of fruit from the Halles du Goût.

When the outside world calls, Aix-en-Provence reveals its charms. Think colorful markets, the Festival of Lyric Art, and lively café terraces. Venture further, and the landscapes open wide: the Verdon Gorge, the calanques of Cassis, the lavender-scented Luberon, the flea markets of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, and the Rencontres Photographiques in Arles.

And for the sporty types? There’s hiking on Sainte-Victoire, jogging through the Montaiguet, paddleboarding on the Verdon, or even golf and kitesurfing in Marseille. In short, boredom isn’t even on the table.