Villa Fr5183

Description

Whilst you will benefit from being only a few minutes drive from the nearest village, and the pretty city of Avignon just a little further.
Recent restorations have restored the interior of this Maison to give it the modern amenities you will need alongside its character and charm.
The roaring fire is great for cosying up to during cooler evenings, whilst sunnier days can be spent in the rose and lavender filled garden, easily accessible through the French doors.
The brightly coloured bedrooms give a warm and cosy feel, the perfect homely place to stay.
Leisurely afternoons can be enjoyed in the outside swimming pool, or in the pool house, an ideal spot for long lunches.
The hectare of surrounding grounds offer you a number of wonderful walks as you admire the Provencal plants, or take a moment to relax under a tree of with an aperitif on the south facing terrace.
This idyllic location is right between Les Alpilles National Park and the lovely city of Avignon.
With two UNESCO world heritage sites, there is a lot to explore.
Take a visit to the vineyards and sunflower fields, and wander round the idyllic villages and world renowned towns.

The village of Barbentane (3km) has a picturesque old centre with pretty cafes, impressive historical buildings and some of the original medieval doors into the village. You’ll find a boulangerie and some good grocery shops for local fruit, vegetables and cheeses as well as some restaurants in the village. There are several hiking trails in the nearby hills and beyond.
The small and lively city of Avignon is just a short drive away. Explore the winding medieval streets, experience the excellent dining opportunities and visit two UNESCO world heritage sites, the Pope’s Palace and Saint Benezet Bridge. The covered market offers all sorts of delights or head to the weekend farmers, flower and flea markets for wonderful local produce and a bargain or two. The bohemian quarter of the city, just next to the Sorgue river, has more of a village atmosphere with its artists, musicians, cafes and wine-bars.
The region is in the heart of this formidable area of vineyards, idyllic hilltop villages, world-renowned towns, and summer landscapes of sunflowers. Gordes is just one of the beautiful villages worth visiting with stunning architecture, set in the outstanding Luberon region, surrounded by lavender fields in the summer months. Or head south to the heart of the Parc Naturel Regional des Alpilles and the charming town of St-Remy-de-Provence where you can soak up the true Provencal way of life, especially on markets days.
Wine lovers mustn’t miss out on a visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape whilst Van Gogh’s precious Arles and Baux-de-Provence, one of France’s acclaimed ‘plus beaux villages’ are also within easy reach.
Those looking for activity have so much on their doorstep. There is both horse-riding and golf within a short drive and both the immediate and wider area are a walkers and cyclists paradise with stunning countryside and landscapes. Older children will love kayaking along the Rhône or Sorgue and there are plenty of other family friendly activities throughout the region from model railways and open castles to trekking across the tree tops and visiting a zoo.
History lovers should also visit the city of Nîmes with its fine collection of Roman remains including Maison Carree, one of the best preserved Roman temples in the country. Just north of the city is the stunning Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also, not to be missed are the two festivals of Pentecote held in June and September.