Hedges hide the lawn and stone walls make the pool feel like a secret garden at this Provençal farmhouse gone modern outside Aix-en-Provence. It’s tucked away on the nearly 750 acres that make up Villa Baulieu, a centuries-old wine estate with the distinction of being inside the crater of the region’s only volcano. Drive through olive and almond groves to lavender fields and photogenic villages.

Spend some of Provence’s 300 annual days of sunshine in sitting areas on the terrace and the villa’s lawn, or stretched out on a lounger by a swimming pool that’s sheltered on 3 sides. Follow a flight of steps up to a covered rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen and alfresco dining area—a wonderful spot to open a bottle of wine and watch the stars come out.

From the outside, the villa looks as though it stands on tradition; on the inside, it’s comfortably in the modern era. Stone floors and vaulted brick ceilings are the backdrop for woven chairs, Lucite accents, and state-of-the-art appliances in the living room, dining room, and fully equipped kitchen. Keep your eyes up to spot the fan-like mobile in the entry and the street-art-inspired piece on the stairs.

Ask at Villa Bérengère about arranging a vineyard walk or a tasting of estate-produced honey, almonds, and olive oil. Or get to know the surrounding area of Luberon by driving to its quiet villages, sweet-scented lavender fields, and seasonal festivals.

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