European Escapes: La Bastide de Marie
This heavenly escape, La Bastide de Marie, is located in Menerbes, France of the Provence Region. It is the location of the photo shoot Marion Cotillard was featured in for July Vogue. If you dare to explore this place, I guarantee you will be transported to a place of peace and tranquility. The 18th century building is set upon gardens of lilac lavender, olive and lemon trees. Surrounded by 24 hectares of vineyards, It invites you to experience the true essence of Provence.
Each room is designed in balance with it's surrounding nature. Warm tones of spring summer and fall, antiques, and plenty of wrought iron beds, tables and chairs add to the character and charm. Canopy beds with soft floral bedding and exposed stone walls are absolutely breathtaking. The Main Lounge ( with Fireplace) offers exceptional views of the vineyards. Rates range fro 450 to 780 Euros per person per night, and include 3 exquisite meals, aperitifs and regional wines. Did I mention they have a spa? Yes. A full service indoor outdoor spa. Now all we have to do it get there!
When I look at these picturesI feel like a big fluffy spoiled persian house cat curled up and lazyily lounging my day away in the sunshine !
ReplyDeleteOh ! That Fireplace!
Wow,wow,wow! Everything is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
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Well, I can certainly see why you are dreaming of this place today. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDelete*O... M... G... I...H!!!!! ~~~~ I could NOT be MORE SERIOUS when I say "NOW T*H*I*S is L*I*V*I*N*G"!!!
ReplyDeleteThe O*N*L*Y thing missing is my husband, dog, loved ones/friends and me...............
...Yes, and if T*H*I*S IS what HEAVEN looks like, "TAKE ME, TAKE ME!!!... I'm ready!!!"...
Oh how I LOVVVVVVE THIS... Every single inch of it all!!!!!!
MANY THANKS for finding n' sharing!
Linda in AZ *
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P.S. Am on "my way out the door" for a "BIG n' probably PAINFUL" (at least AFTERRWARDS!) dental appointment... I think I'll just concentrate on THESE PICS to get me thru it all, so, THANKS AGAIN!!!!! Linda *
ReplyDelete(*P.S.P.S. This has GOT to be the most MAHHHHVELOUS POSTING EVER!!! *)~~~
ReplyDeleteLinda - you are too fun! I hope your dentist appointment isn't nearly as painful as you make it sound... Think of Olive trees, and fresh lavender ...
ReplyDeleteVie
very rustic - it's a nice change from all the ultra mod rooms we see.
ReplyDeleteDrop dead gorgeous! Everything we always love about France all in one place. Thanks for the photos, a mini visual getaway!
ReplyDeletemhm! Book a flight now! I want to be there... so much... thank you for sharing these :)
ReplyDeletehope you're having a great week,
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Ahhhh...love the charm and sophistication of these beautiful images ~
ReplyDelete* Hi AGAIN n' THANKS for the sweet note here... JUST got back from the dentist n' HAD to write to tell you I really D*I*D think of these pics/this incredible place, while I spent over 2 hours "in the chair" (& "I didn't even get kissed first"!!!...If you don't know what that means, ask your hubby, my friend!... Grins n' mischevious giggles!)~~~
ReplyDeleteI was VIRTUALLY THERE, Vie!!!... I'm SOOO serious! Jim, "dawg Belle" n' I were all cuddled up in front of that EXQUISITE, WELCOMING fireplace, just "chillin'" in the nicest way... We "walked" the grounds, "smelled" the beauty presented before us, and simply ENJOYED taking in all of this oh-so-beautiful "place"!... Then, WHAM!!! My 2 hours in the chair was over, & I actually felt REFRESHED from the lil' nap I UNintentionally took while dreaming of being "here".... AGAIN Vie, "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you"!!!
Blessings, my friend!
Linda in AZ *
bellesmom1234@comcast.net
So, that's how heaven looks like!
ReplyDeleteLove the tables, they are marvellous!
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Tereza
What a perfect place to escape to! Maybe we should have the blogger meetup here ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is paradise.Gorgeous place.
ReplyDeleteI am just booking place in Gordes for our family reunion of 20 for a next year. Can not wait. Provence is so beautiful.
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Oh wow. There's something about the European style that I just love... very pretty!
ReplyDeletei would love to live in a home with stone walls.
ReplyDeletethis place is gorgeous.
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