The Villa
The house
Completed in 2021, La Bastide Boonen brings together the calm of a modern, energy-efficient home and the character of the Provençal countryside — right down to a restored stone cottage annexe and its own natural spring.
The villa spreads over two light-filled levels of 210 m². At its centre is a 70 m² living room with an open kitchen that opens straight onto the arched loggia and the terrace beyond — the natural gathering point for aperitifs and long lunches. Four bedrooms, including a master suite, and three bath / shower rooms make it comfortable for a family or two couples travelling together. A generous 45 m² additional room works equally well as a snug, a cinema room or a quiet home office on longer stays.
Because the house was built to a Class-A energy standard, it stays cool through the height of summer and cosy in the shoulder seasons: underfloor heating runs off a heat pump, there is air-conditioning throughout, double glazing with wide sliding doors, a connected thermostat and electric shutters. A spa-style balneotherapy bath in the master bathroom rounds out the comforts.

Outside
The private pool sits on its own terrace, sheltered by traditional dry-stone walls and looking out over the olive trees. Steps lead up to the shaded loggia, where three arches frame the village and the hills — the coolest place to be on a July afternoon.
Beyond, the grounds run to more than three hectares of Provençal terraces planted with mature olive and fruit trees, with a natural spring feeding a stone basin at the lower level.

The view
From the terrace, the loggia and the upper bedrooms, the perched village of Seillans rises across the valley — a cascade of ochre roofs, cypress and church tower that turns golden at sunset.
It is close enough to walk to for a coffee or the morning bread, yet the villa keeps its own quiet, private world among the trees.
Comfort & amenities
Fenced pool on a dedicated sun terrace with loungers.
Covered outdoor dining and lounging with a view.
Open-plan kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge-freezer.
Sleeps up to 8, including a master suite.
Spa-style whirlpool bath in the master bathroom.
Heat-pump underfloor heating with a connected thermostat.
Cooling throughout the house for warm summer nights.
Fibre broadband with Starlink backup — fast enough to work from.
A restored stone cottage adding character and extra space.
Ample off-road parking within the gated grounds.
An 11 kW wallbox for electric cars — a full charge overnight (not a rapid charger).
A spring on the land feeds a traditional stone basin and waters the olive trees and gardens.
A private gym to keep up your routine between hikes and swims.
A cinema room with a cinematic projector — films by night, presentations by day — alongside the gym.
Four Merida eONE-SIXTY carbon e-mountain bikes for exploring the trails and hill villages.
Multi-room Sonos speakers through the house and by the pool.
The location
Seillans is officially one of les plus beaux villages de France — a honey-coloured medieval village of steep cobbled lanes, fountains and flower-filled squares, where the surrealist painter Max Ernst spent his final years.
It sits in the Pays de Fayence, a string of perched villages in the hills of the Var, halfway between the lavender country of inland Provence and the glamour of the Côte d'Azur. You can be swimming in a lake in twenty minutes, on a Riviera beach in forty, or exploring the Gorges du Verdon within the hour.
Things to do nearby
Wander the old lanes, the Saracen gate and the Max Ernst collection, then lunch on a shaded café terrace.
The lively market town of Fayence, home to one of Europe's premier gliding centres — book a flight over the hills.
Hit the courts in Seillans or Fayence — best in the cool of the evening on warm days.
Reserve a court →A celebrated golf, spa and gastronomy resort with two championship courses in the hills nearby.
A dramatic little canyon of red rock, waterfalls and turquoise pools near Callas — lovely for a walk and a swim.
A beautiful lake for swimming, paddle-boarding, pedalos and lakeside restaurants under the pines.
The world capital of perfume — visit the historic houses of Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard.
Cannes, Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël bring the Mediterranean, the Croisette and long sandy beaches within easy reach.
Europe's grand canyon — turquoise water, dramatic cliffs, kayaking and clifftop drives.
Fayence on Thursday & Saturday (about 8am–12.30pm), Montauroux on Tuesday, and a Sunday growers' market in Seillans itself — olives, cheese, tomatoes and rosé for the terrace.
All market days →A small family vineyard in Seillans producing AOP Côtes de Provence — tastings Monday to Saturday, cellar visits by appointment.
valdiris.com →A Seillans wine estate — Côtes de Provence and rosé, plus its own olive oils to taste.
chateaudesselves.com →An organic (AB-certified) vineyard between Seillans and Claviers — natural wines and cold-pressed olive oil, with tastings under the trees.
domaine-de-meaulx.fr →Nice Côte d'Azur airport is about an hour away; the A8 motorway roughly 20 minutes.
Where to eat & shop
A few addresses we come back to again and again — for a special dinner, an easy pizza night, or the morning baguette.
Our go-to in the village — a warm welcome and refined Provençal cooking, a short stroll from the house.
chezhugo.fr →Generous, traditional fare in the perched village of Mons, with sweeping views over the hills.
View details →A cosy little table in Mons for a relaxed, friendly meal — exactly what the name promises.
Read reviews →Proper wood-fired pizza to take away — perfect for an easy evening in by the pool.
ciccio.info →The nearest large supermarket, for the weekly shop, drinks and everything for the beach.
Store info →A handy in-village mini-market for anything you've forgotten — no need to drive down the hill.
Store info →Fresh bread, croissants and pastries to start the morning the proper French way.
maison-sarroche.com →A lovely wine shop in Fayence run by Stéphane — great advice and local bottles for the terrace.
organi.wine →