Villa In Rustrel, South Of France

Description

Between Luberon and Monts de Vaucluse, ten kilometers north-east of Apt, this pretty holiday home awaits you with its private pool and its large garden and closed, it has a fabulous view on one of the most beautiful places of Provence, accessible only 500m away from the house: the Colorado of Rustrel, exceptional site composed of old quarries of ocher in the flamboyant hues quasi unreal, crossed of pedestrian paths strewn with rocks, columns ( "chimneys of fairies") and golden cliffs that recall the American landscapes to which it owes its name.Whether you choose a free or guided visit, the change of scenery is guaranteed, and children and adults alike will be able to The car park is shaded and you will find picnic areas, a possibility of fast food, a point of sale of souvenirs and works on ochres.Back to the plateau of Albion, Rustrel is a tiny village dominated by a beautiful 17th century castle recently restored. This vast plateau with wild and multicolored landscapes, straddles the three departments of Vaucluse, Drôme and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. It has always been recognized as a Mecca for speleology. This holiday home is also ideal for nature lovers, the Lure mountains in the North East, the Sainte-Victoire in the North West, the Luberon in the South with the spectacular Gorges de la Nesque, and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in the East are a paradise for walkers or cyclists. For the gourmets, Apt is the capital of the candied fruit and produces an excellent nougat, Banon, with its local goat cheese is also worth a visit.