Life at the estate
Our relaxation areas
Heated swimming pools and refreshment pool
Water for dreaming and lazing around...
At Domaine La Parpaille, we love water! Element of the unconscious, of sensitivity, it opens up to dreams and laziness. In a corner of the Domain, the refreshment pool in natural stones offers an ideal atmosphere to relax and recharge your batteries in peace.
Two large heated swimming pools, accessible from April to mid-October, invite you to enjoy the pleasures of bathing and swimming most of the year. One of the swimming pools is reserved for the house Sous l'Amandier, while the other is intended for the guest rooms and the loft. The latter is equipped with a Bar Lounge where you can have a drink, lunch or dinner at the Eve's table.
The gardens of the Estate
A refined blend of mineral and organic
THE Domaine La Parpaille is an extraordinary place to live, in nature, without vis-à-vis, where you can fully enjoy the passing of time.
The heat of the summers in Provence makes water a rare commodity... In order to preserve it at the Domaine, we have opted for local species requiring little watering and entirely mineral spaces – made of pebbles and rocks.
Gardens with a southern accent made up of olive trees, plane trees, pomegranates, jasmines, acacias and fig trees... All sprinkled with the soft colored presence of pretty Provençal flowers such as lavender, lilac, roses, the cyst and the irises…
Open spaces with the scents of Provence, a Bar Lounge area, a petanque court and many hidden nap spots...
Activities to book
Farniente Days every Monday
A day of happiness every Monday with access to the heated swimming pool, floral water – deckchair with fouta available – lunch & snack.
menu: Happy bowl + delicacies + something to quench your thirst + a snack
Number of places available per day : 6 persons
Dates: every Monday in July / August from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pool & Lunch day
Day reserved for guests staying at the Domaine
On the day of your departure, soak up the peaceful atmosphere of Domaine La Parpaille and take advantage of the warm rays of the sun to relax on a deckchair by the water.
In the program : Lunch + floral water and deckchairs until 6 p.m.
Reservation : Contact us or via the email you will receive just before your arrival
Massage
Sylvie's "tailor-made" massage is a clever mix of different techniques.
Indeed, Sylvie studied in Switzerland to train and open up to complementary techniques. Massages are performed with oils sometimes combined with essential oils (except for massages for pregnant women).
The base of the massage comes from the Hawaii School of Body Therapy. It consists of a series of kneading, vibration, lomi-lomi, palpating-rolling strokes where each part of the body is worked independently for a deep relaxation of tensions.
Deep body massage – it is both relaxing, energizing, and particularly relaxing for muscle tension.
Sylvie is also a graduate in NST (Neuro Structural Integration technique). This technique is proposed for chronic, recurrent or intense tensions. Indeed, NST is a therapy in its own right which allows the osteo-muscular realignment of the fascias and the subtle energies of the human body. It is without any contraindication. Sylvie also works through magnetism which brings an energetic rebalancing of body and mind.
The session begins with a verbal exchange so that Sylvie can adapt her massage to your needs and/or expectations. Sylvie's massage, the guarantee of a moment of pure happiness... Life in slow motion...
It is practiced indoors in a vaulted room or outdoors next to a stone basin.
Reservation : Contact us or via the email you will receive just before your arrival
Group yoga class
🧘♀️ Join our group yoga class under the tent🌿🌞
🌟 Discover a unique experience of relaxation, well-being and connection with our one-hour group yoga class. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this session offers you the opportunity to refocus, strengthen your body and nourish your mind.
Reservation : The same day before 5 p.m. or via the email you will receive just before your arrival
Private yoga lesson
🧘♀️ Live an experience between relaxation and meditation with our one-hour private yoga lesson, in the heart of the Domaine 🌿✨
🌟 Immerse yourself in a deeply nourishing inner journey with our one-to-one personalized yoga class. The serene space of Domaine La Parpaille is the ideal place to recharge your batteries, relax and reconnect with your inner being.
Reservation : Contact us or via the email you will receive just before your arrival
Private Pilates lesson
🌟 Treat yourself to a personalized experience and enjoy the many benefits of Pilates in an exceptional setting. Our private Pilates class is designed to meet your specific needs, whether you are a beginner or advanced in practice.
🌿 Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Domaine, surrounded by lush nature that creates an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and concentration. You will be guided by our experienced instructor, who will adapt to your level and your goals to create a tailor-made session.
Reservation : Contact us or via the email you will receive just before your arrival
The shop
Products for sale at the Domaine:
- Candles and home fragrances Seen from La Ciotat
- Hand soaps and creams The Simple Things
- Home fragrances Cassis waters
- Estate honey
- Honey of Hive Walls from the Luberon
- Olive oil of the Bastide du Laval (Cadenet)
- Eve's Jams - depending on the season
- Terracottas of Origins Creations (creators of Cucuron)
- Foutas from the Aix en Provence market
Live the South
Located in the heart of the South, Domaine La Parpaille allows you to radiate throughout Provence. Multiply the activities and atmospheres: countryside, seaside, peaceful village or city break.
Discover our region
Discover the art of living in Provence through its most emblematic villages:
- Cucuron and its pond surrounded by plane trees, an oasis of freshness: 5 min.
- Ansouis And Vaugines, real jewels: 10 min.
- Lourmarin, with its cafes, its pretty squares, its shops, its galleries, its slow chic atmosphere: 10 min.
- saignon, Lacoste, Bonnieux, perched villages that are worth the detour: 30 min.
- Menerbes, a high place of wine and truffle production at the top of its rocky outcrop and overlooking the vines: 35 min.
- Gordes, voted the most beautiful village in the world in 2023 by the American magazine Travel + Leisure : 45 min.
- Oppede the Old, a medieval village among the most authentic and preserved in the Luberon: 45 min.
- Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the Venice of the South with its canals and antique shops: 60 min.
Sports activities in Provence
On foot, on 2 wheels, on the water or in the air, all means are good to explore the surroundings!
- Want to pedal without getting too tired? We can rent for you electric bikes half day or full day.
- Prefer to walk? go away hiking in the Luberon, there are several routes near the Domaine.
- To gain height, fly over the landscapes of Provence by hot air balloon or in paraglider for a duo initiation flight.
- And for lovers of thrills and freshness, it is possible to go canyoning in the Gorges d'Oppedette, via the Cavalon basin.
Cultural activities in Provence
Lovers of old stones or lovers of live shows, quench your thirst for culture in Provence!
- THE Ansouis Castle, founded in the 10th century, is one of the oldest fortresses in Provence. It offers an exceptional panoramic view: 10 min.
- The Abbey of Notre-Dame de Sénanque is a magnificent example of Cistercian art. Located in Gordes, in the middle of the lavender fields, it is also home to an active religious community: 50 min.
- Get your fill of colors by visiting the Roussillon ochres and the Colorado Provençal from Rustrel : 35 min.
- THE Enlightenment careers offer you an immersion in the work of the greatest artists over more than 7,000 m2, for a unique experience. As a bonus, discover the village of Les Baux-de-Provence, with its unspoiled beauty: 1h10 away.
- La Roque d'Anthéron International Piano Festival. Every summer, for nearly 4 weeks, La Roque d'Anthéron becomes the meeting place for all piano lovers: 20 min.
- THE Avignon Festival is today one of the most important international events of contemporary performing arts: 45 min.
The Mediterranean Sea is calling you
For a session of idleness or a sporting activity, it is difficult to stay in Provence without succumbing to the call of the sea! Along the coast of Bouches-du-Rhône and Var, dive into the 1,000 shades of blue of the Mediterranean.
- AT Cassis, dive into the beautiful Blue Sea, take a boat trip in the creeks, stop at the port to enjoy an ice cream or have lunch: 60 min.
- La Ciotat offers several sandy beaches, creeks and sheltered coves, as well as a Nautical Base offering various activities: 1h15 away.
- AT bandol, discover the charm of the Var beaches, bathed in crystal clear waters: 1h20 away.
- Sanary-sur-Mer, its market, its pretty typical fishing port and its beaches: 1h20 away.
- From Hyères or Le Lavandou, embark for the golden islands: Porquerolles, Port Cros, Le Levant: at 1h45.
The emblematic towns of Provence
- Aix en Provence is a real concentrate of fashion, gastronomy and art, all in a city with a human dimension. Take advantage of a rich cultural offer, between museums and festivals: Caumont Hotel, Granet Museum, Vasarely Foundation, easter festival, Aix-en-Provence Festival. Life is good at the foot of Sainte-Victoire, so dear to Cézanne: 30 min.
- Discover Marseilles the cosmopolitan, its art districts, its port, the mucem, Cosquer Mediterranean, THE Longchamp Palace : 60 mins.
